Is Waynesville, NC 28786 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Waynesville is a balanced market. With about 6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 9% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #357 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 Waynesville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Waynesville, NC 28786 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 77 days and there were 6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 95 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold more slowly (62 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $428,854. Overall, Waynesville is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Haywood County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Waynesville ranks #357 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 16 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lake Junaluska 28745 (0% sold over asking) or Canton 28716 (7% sold over asking).
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Questions about Waynesville real estate
Is Waynesville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 6 months of supply in Waynesville, NC 28786 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 Waynesville?
The typical home went under contract in 77 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Waynesville sell over asking?
11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Waynesville?
About 0.57% of a home’s value a year in Haywood County, or roughly $2,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Waynesville?
The median sale price was $428,854 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $245 per square foot.
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