Market Intelligence Report — NC-200

Waynesville, NC

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

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

Median Listing

$465K
+5.7% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.30
-7.1% YoY

Active Inventory

510
+0.0% YoY

Median DOM

81 Days
+0.0% YoY

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The Waynesville market is characterized by a "Cooling" condition, with a pending ratio of 0.30, indicating that demand absorption is moderate relative to available supply. Active listings remained stable year-over-year at 510 units, while new listings declined by 7.9% over the past year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Waynesville market right now.

The market is showing signs of cooling demand, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.30, a year-over-year decline of 7.1%. Despite a reduction in new listings by 7.9% over the past year, active listings remained unchanged. The median listing price held steady month-over-month at $465,000, though it increased by 5.7% year-over-year. Median price per square foot saw a decrease of 2.5% over the past year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$465K+0.0% MoM

Active Inventory

510+0.0% YoY

Days on Market

81+0.0% YoY

Sold Score™

39-7.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

39
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

With a pending ratio of 0.30, the market demonstrates a measured pace of transactions, suggesting that prospective purchasers have a broader selection of available inventory. This condition typically affords greater negotiation opportunities, placing more emphasis on price discipline from sellers to facilitate sales velocity. The stable median days on market at 81 implies a consistent, rather than accelerated, absorption period for properties.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

510 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 140 per month.

Pricing Pressure
22.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -2.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.30

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
30%
Median Days on Market
81 days
Inventory YoY
−0%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Waynesville, NC
CBSA Code
48200
State
NC