Is Hays, NC 28635 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hays is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Hays housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Hays, NC 28635 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 126 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 18%, homes sold more slowly (60 days then) and the median sale price fell 35% to $196,915. Overall, Hays is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Wilkes County, homes here sell more slowly, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Traphill 28685 (0% sold over asking) or Roaring River 28669 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Hays real estate
Is Hays a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Hays, NC 28635 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Hays?
The typical home went under contract in 126 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hays sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hays?
About 0.59% of a home’s value a year in Wilkes County, or roughly $2,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hays?
The median sale price was $196,915 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $195 per square foot.
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