Is Candler, NC 28715 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Candler housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Candler, NC 28715 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 6.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 85 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 9%, homes sold more slowly (59 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $449,805. Overall, Candler is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Buncombe County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Candler ranks #277 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Alexander 28701 (5% sold over asking) or Asheville 28803 (6% sold over asking), while Asheville 28801 (18% sold over asking) and Fairview 28730 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.