September 2026 Housing Statistics for the Asheville Region, City of Asheville, and Buncombe County.

(Year over year comparison, 2025 vs. 2026)

📍Asheville Region

• Pending Sales: 924 | ⬆️(+1.2%)

• Closed Sales: 903 | ⬇️(-1.8%)

• Average Sales Price: $558,566 | ⬆️(+8.0%)

• Cumulative Days on Market Until Sale: 79 | ⬆️(+1.3%)

• Average List Price: $663,004 | ⬆️(+10.6%)

• Inventory of Homes for Sale: 5,410 | ⬆️(+3.1%)

📍Buncombe County

• Pending Sales: 296 | ⬇️(-9.8%)

• Closed Sales: 290 | ⬆️(+3.2%)

• Average Sales Price: $716,419 | ⬆️(+21.5%)

• Cumulative Days on Market Until Sale: 73 | ⬇️ (-9.9%)

• Average List Price: $827,333 | ⬆️(+15.8%)

• Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,848 | ⬆️(+4.8%)

📍City of Asheville

• Pending Sales: 131 | ⬇️(-29.2%)

• Closed Sales: 171 | ⬆️(+20.4%)

• Average Sales Price: $688,720 | ⬆️(+14.5%)

• Cumulative Days on Market Until Sale: 67 | ⬇️ (-21.2%)

• Average List Price: $773,910 | ⬆️(+7.2%)

• Inventory of Homes for Sale: 975 | ⬆️(+2.5%)

The biggest takeaway is that buyers and sellers are seeing different conditions .

📈 For Sellers: Accurate pricing, strong listing photography, and effective marketing matter.

📈 For Buyers: Compare properties carefully, understand local pricing, and be prepared to move when the right home comes along.

Every neighborhood and property is different.

Let one of our local real estate professional help you understand what these numbers mean for you.

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