Is Old Fort, NC 28762 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Old Fort is a buyer’s market. With about 6.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 15% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #316 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 Old Fort housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Old Fort, NC 28762 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 76 days and there were 6.6 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 20 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold faster (85 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $305,868. Overall, Old Fort is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Old Fort ranks #316 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 21 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Marion 28752 (5% sold over asking).
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Questions about Old Fort real estate
Is Old Fort a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.6 months of supply in Old Fort, NC 28762 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 Old Fort?
The typical home went under contract in 76 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Old Fort sell over asking?
11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Old Fort?
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 Old Fort?
The median sale price was $305,868 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $225 per square foot.
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