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Is Zirconia, NC 28790 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Zirconia is a buyer’s market. With about 10.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply10.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market69Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$259▼ −26.1% vs. last year

The Zirconia housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Zirconia, NC 28790 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 69 days and there were 10.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold faster (124 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $329,857. Overall, Zirconia is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Henderson County, homes here sell faster than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Horse Shoe 28742 (25% sold over asking) and Etowah 28729 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Bat Cave 28710 $475 /sq ftEast Flat Rock 28726Buyer’s market $237 /sq ftEtowah 28729Balanced $244 /sq ftFlat Rock 28731Balanced $253 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Etowah, NC28729 · 11 miles away84% similarcheaper homes ($134K less) · 5 min shorter commute Saluda, NC28773 · 7 miles away73% similarlower income ($26K less) · cheaper homes ($41K less) Horse Shoe, NC28742 · 10 miles away72% similarcheaper homes ($40K less) Fairview, NC28730 · 22 miles away70% similarlarger · older residents

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Questions about Zirconia real estate

Is Zirconia a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 10.5 months of supply in Zirconia, NC 28790 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 Zirconia?

The typical home went under contract in 69 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Zirconia sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Zirconia?

About 0.52% of a home’s value a year in Henderson County, or roughly $2,080 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Zirconia?

The median sale price was $329,857 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $259 per square foot.

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