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Is Mill Spring, NC 28756 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Mill Spring is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply9.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list7.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list93.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market117Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$330▲ +5.4% vs. last year

The Mill Spring housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Mill Spring, NC 28756 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 117 days and there were 9.6 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 13 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 12%, homes sold faster (128 days then) and the median sale price fell 43% to $398,827. Overall, Mill Spring is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Columbus 28722 (4% sold over asking), while Tryon 28782 (15% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Questions about Mill Spring real estate

Is Mill Spring a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Mill Spring, NC 28756 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 Mill Spring?

The typical home went under contract in 117 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Mill Spring sell over asking?

8% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Mill Spring?

About 0.54% of a home’s value a year in Polk County, or roughly $2,160 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Mill Spring?

The median sale price was $398,827 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $330 per square foot.

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