Market Intelligence · NC / Buncombe County

Asheville, NC home prices and housing market

5 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$436K1-yr changeDown5.8%

The typical home value in Asheville, NC is $436K as of September 2026, down 5.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Asheville ZIP code, the median list price is $535K and homes spend a median of 75 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • Asheville home values are down nearly 6 percent this year, and sellers are scrambling to adjust.
  • The typical Asheville home is now worth about four hundred forty-two thousand dollars, after falling roughly 6 percent over the past twelve months.
  • That decline is showing up in seller behavior.
Updated August 2026All city reports →
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Asheville home values are down nearly 6 percent this year, and sellers are scrambling to adjust. Here is what that means if you are thinking about selling. The typical Asheville home is now worth about four hundred forty-two thousand dollars, after falling roughly 6 percent over the past twelve months. That decline is showing up in seller behavior. About 27 percent of active listings have already taken a price cut, more than one in four. Homes are sitting too, with a median of about 75 days on market before going under contract. But here is the catch. Despite all of this, the median asking price is still around five hundred thirty thousand dollars, roughly eighty-eight thousand dollars above what a typical home is actually worth. Sellers keep aiming high, then cutting when buyers do not bite. Meanwhile about 960 homes are for sale, with only about 230 new listings coming on, so the pile of aging listings keeps growing. The practical read is that buyers have room to negotiate, and a seller who prices at the market from day one will beat the one who chases it down. If you list near the five hundred thirty thousand dollars median in a four hundred forty-two thousand dollars market, expect to sit and then cut. Find out what your home is worth today with a free estimate at Home Value Pros dot com.

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12-month value trend

-5.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Asheville over the last 12 months: $463K in Sep 2025 to $436K in Sep 2026 (-5.8%).

Sep 2025$463K

Sep 2026$436K

Median Zillow home value index across Asheville's ZIP codes.

The coverage

Asheville, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$436K
1-yr changeMedian across Asheville ZIPs
-5.8%
ZIP markets live11 tracked in Asheville
5
County
Buncombe County

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Context

Asheville's housing market has cooled over the past year. The typical home value in the city was $436,355 as of September 2026, down 5.8% over the past year. Sellers are still aiming higher, with a median list price of $534,988, but buyers are taking their time. Homes sat for a median of 75 days on market, and 27.4% of listings had a price cut. Inventory was relatively deep, with 991 homes for sale and 238 new listings in September 2026. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, the citywide figures point to a market that rewards realistic pricing and patience more than urgency.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Asheville, NC?

Typical home value

$436K

Down5.8%YoY

Median list price

$535K

Days on market

75

Homes for sale

991

Price cuts

27.4%

New listings

238

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Asheville's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Asheville, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Asheville, NC are down 5.8% over the past year, from $463K in September 2025 to $436K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Asheville, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$436,355-5.8%
September 2025$463,177No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Asheville ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Asheville, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Asheville, NC leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell, a large share of listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 75 days on market and 27% of listings with a price cut in the typical Asheville ZIP code, and 238 new listings against 991 active listings across Asheville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Asheville housing market forecast 2027

-1.1%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 5 Asheville ZIP codes, points to typical home values falling 1.1% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Asheville fell 5.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Asheville?

The forecasts point that way: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Asheville shows typical home values falling 1.1% by September 2027, after a 5.8% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 5 Asheville ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Asheville ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 11 Asheville ZIP codes in total; the remaining 6 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Asheville, NC home prices.

How much is a home in Asheville worth?

The typical home value in Asheville was $436,355 as of September 2026. That figure is down 5.8% over the past year.

How long does it take to sell a home in Asheville?

Homes in Asheville spent a median of 75 days on market as of September 2026. During that same period, 27.4% of listings had a price cut.

How much competition is there among sellers in Asheville?

There were 991 homes for sale in Asheville as of September 2026, with 238 new listings that month. The median list price was $534,988.

Are home prices going up or down in Asheville, NC?

Typical home values in Asheville, NC are down 5.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Asheville, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Asheville, NC leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell, a large share of listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 75 days on market and 27% of listings with a price cut in the typical Asheville ZIP code, and 238 new listings against 991 active listings across Asheville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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