Market Intelligence · NC / Beaufort County

Bath, NC home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$339K1-yr changeUp2.8%

The typical home value in Bath, NC is $339K as of September 2026, up 2.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Bath ZIP code, the median list price is $550K and homes spend a median of 65 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Bath, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$339K
1-yr changeMedian across Bath ZIPs
+2.8%
ZIP markets live
1
County
Beaufort County

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12-month value trend

+2.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Bath over the last 12 months: $330K in Sep 2025 to $339K in Sep 2026 (+2.8%).

Sep 2025$330K

Sep 2026$339K

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

Context

Bath, NC has a typical home value of $339,229, which has grown 2.8% over the past year as of September 2026. The median list price stands at $549,750, with 21 homes currently on the market and a median of 65 days on market. Recent activity shows 6 new listings, though 18.9% of listings carry a price cut. This market reflects steady appreciation at the citywide level, but homes are taking more than two months to sell on average. If you're considering a sale, the modest appreciation and extended selling timeline suggest you should weigh your personal timeline carefully against current market conditions.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Bath, NC?

Typical home value

$339K

Up2.8%YoY

Median list price

$550K

Days on market

65

Homes for sale

21

Price cuts

18.9%

New listings

6

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

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

Prices over time

Bath, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Bath, NC are up 2.8% over the past year, from $330K in September 2025 to $339K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Bath, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$339,229+2.8%
September 2025$330,022No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Bath, NC leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 65 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Bath ZIP code, and 6 new listings against 21 active listings across Bath, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Bath housing market forecast 2027

+2.5%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Bath ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 2.5% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Bath rose 2.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Bath?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Bath shows typical home values rising 2.5% by September 2027, after a 2.8% rise 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). 1 Bath ZIP code has 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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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Bath?

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.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Bath, NC home prices.

What is the typical home value in Bath, NC?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Bath, NC is $339,229, up 2.8% over the past year.

How long do homes stay on the market in Bath, NC?

The median days on market in Bath, NC is 65 as of September 2026.

How many homes are for sale in Bath, NC right now?

There are 21 homes for sale in Bath, NC as of September 2026, with 6 new listings in that same period.

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

Typical home values in Bath, NC are up 2.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Bath, NC leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 65 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Bath ZIP code, and 6 new listings against 21 active listings across Bath, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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