Is Roaring River, NC 28669 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Roaring River is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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.
The Roaring River housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Roaring River, NC 28669 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price rose 57% to $402,326. Overall, Roaring River is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Wilkes County, homes here sell faster than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Hays 28635 (33% sold over asking) and Millers Creek 28651 (23% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Roaring River real estate
Is Roaring River a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Roaring River, NC 28669 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 Roaring River?
The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Roaring River sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Roaring River?
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 Roaring River?
The median sale price was $402,326 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $325 per square foot.
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