Is Marion, NC 28752 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Marion is a buyer’s market. With about 8.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 3% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #404 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 Marion housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Marion, NC 28752 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 67 days and there were 8.3 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 58 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 9%, homes sold more slowly (59 days then) and the median sale price rose 22% to $305,368. Overall, Marion is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Marion ranks #404 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 9 out of 100).
Nearby, Old Fort 28762 (11% sold over asking) and Nebo 28761 (9% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Marion real estate
Is Marion a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.3 months of supply in Marion, NC 28752 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 Marion?
The typical home went under contract in 67 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Marion sell over asking?
5% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Marion?
About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in McDowell County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Marion?
The median sale price was $305,368 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $195 per square foot.
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