Market Intelligence Report — NC-780

Henderson, NC

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-NC-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$249K
-11.8% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.35
-11.0% YoY

Active Inventory

104
+21.6% YoY

Median DOM

65 Days
-8.2% YoY

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The Henderson market is currently characterized as Cooling, with a pending ratio of 0.35 indicating a notable deceleration in buyer activity relative to available inventory. This condition is further supported by a significant year-over-year decline in the median listing price, which is down 11.8%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Henderson market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 21.6% over the past year, reaching 104 units, while new listings saw an increase of 33.3% in the same period. The median listing price has experienced a substantial contraction of 11.8% year-over-year, alongside a 6.9% decrease in the median price per square foot. The pending ratio has also declined by 11.0% year-over-year, reflecting weakening demand absorption, despite a slight 3.5% month-over-month increase in median listing price.

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David Bush S.0011681
Keller Williams Realty

“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Henderson shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$249K+3.5% MoM

Active Inventory

104+21.6% YoY

Days on Market

65-8.2% YoY

Sold Score™

34-11.0% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

34
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.35, the current market dynamic suggests reduced urgency for acquisition. The expansion in active listings puts greater pressure on sellers for price discipline, as inventory absorption lags. Buyers likely face less competitive bidding environments, offering more time for negotiation and greater leverage on pricing.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

104 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 32 per month.

Pricing Pressure
21.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -6.9% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.35

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
35%
Median Days on Market
65 days
Inventory YoY
+22%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Henderson, NC
CBSA Code
25780
State
NC

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