Is Hudson, NC 28638 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hudson is a seller’s market. With about 3.1 months of supply and 38% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #17 of 424 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Hudson housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Hudson, NC 28638 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 53 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 38 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 29%, homes sold more slowly (44 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $306,867. Overall, Hudson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Hudson ranks #17 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 59 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Collettsville 28611 (0% sold over asking) or Lenoir 28645 (15% sold over asking).
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Collettsville 28611Buyer’s market $133 /sq ftGranite Falls 28630Balanced $172 /sq ftLenoir 28645Balanced $176 /sq ftRhodhiss 28667 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Hudson nearby
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Questions about Hudson real estate
Is Hudson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.1 months of supply in Hudson, NC 28638 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 Hudson?
The typical home went under contract in 53 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hudson sell over asking?
38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hudson?
About 0.60% of a home’s value a year in Caldwell County, or roughly $2,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hudson?
The median sale price was $306,867 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $180 per square foot.
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