Market Intelligence Report — NC-300

Lumberton, NC

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

Ref. No: 2026-NC-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$245K
-6.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.34
-1.1% YoY

Active Inventory

182
-9.9% YoY

Median DOM

73 Days
-7.6% YoY

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The Lumberton housing market is characterized as Cooling, with the pending ratio registering at 0.34 in the most recent period. This indicates demand absorption is not keeping pace with available supply, leading to a build-up in inventory. Median listing prices have declined 6.9% year-over-year, alongside a 1.6% month-over-month contraction.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Lumberton market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 9.9% over the past year, while new listings saw a more pronounced decrease of 16.7% year-over-year. Despite fewer new listings, the pending ratio's year-over-year decline of 1.1% suggests demand has not kept pace. Median days on market decreased by 7.6% over the past year, though the overall market pace remains moderate. The median listing price reflects downward pressure, falling 6.9% year-over-year, indicating a weakening price environment.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$245K-1.6% MoM

Active Inventory

182-9.9% YoY

Days on Market

73-7.6% YoY

Sold Score™

52-1.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

52
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 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

In the current Cooling environment, negotiating leverage is shifting, with a slower pace of transactions. The pending ratio of 0.34 suggests a less competitive environment, allowing for more deliberate evaluation of properties. Properties may experience longer marketing periods, and price discipline from sellers could be tested amidst the elevated inventory relative to demand.

Luxury Segment

The significant 13.1% year-over-year decline in average listing price, contrasted with a 6.9% year-over-year decrease in median listing price, suggests some softening at the higher price tiers. However, the median $/sqft remained relatively stable with a minor 0.1% year-over-year decrease, and the average-vs-median spread is not exceptionally wide, indicating a nuanced but discernible weakening in the luxury segment relative to the broader market.

Supply Dynamics

182 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 60 per month.

Pricing Pressure
15.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.8% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.34

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
34%
Median Days on Market
73 days
Inventory YoY
−10%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Lumberton, NC
CBSA Code
31300
State
NC
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Lumberton?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Lumberton metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.34 with median days on market at 73.

  • Are home prices dropping in Lumberton?+

    Median listing price is $245K, -6.9% year over year. 15.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Lumberton?+

    The typical listing sits 73 days on market, a -7.6% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 60 per month.

  • What's happening in the Lumberton luxury market?+

    The significant 13.1% year-over-year decline in average listing price, contrasted with a 6.9% year-over-year decrease in median listing price, suggests some softening at the higher price tiers. However, the median $/sqft remained relatively stable with a minor 0.1% year-over-year decrease, and the average-vs-median spread is not exceptionally wide, indicating a nuanced but discernible weakening in the luxury segment relative to the broader market.

  • Where can I find a trusted Lumberton real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Lumberton agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 31300 · 36mo history