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Waynesville, NC home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$363K1-yr changeDown2.8%

The typical home value in Waynesville, NC is $363K as of September 2026, down 2.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Waynesville ZIP code, the median list price is $488K and homes spend a median of 85 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Waynesville, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$363K
1-yr changeMedian across Waynesville ZIPs
-2.8%
ZIP markets live
2
County
Haywood County

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12-month value trend

-2.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Waynesville over the last 12 months: $374K in Sep 2025 to $363K in Sep 2026 (-2.8%).

Sep 2025$374K

Sep 2026$363K

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

Context

Waynesville's housing market is cooling after a period of stronger activity. The typical home value is $366,129, down 2.9% over the past year as of August 2026. As of September 2026, there are 233 homes for sale with a median list price of $487,500. The market is moving more deliberately, with homes spending a median 85 days on the market. About 22.8% of listings have seen price cuts. If you're considering selling, understand that buyers have more options now and pricing is under pressure.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Waynesville, NC?

Typical home value

$363K

Down2.8%YoY

Median list price

$488K

Days on market

85

Homes for sale

233

Price cuts

22.8%

New listings

50

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

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

Prices over time

Waynesville, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Waynesville, NC are down 2.8% over the past year, from $374K in September 2025 to $363K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Waynesville, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$363,179-2.8%
September 2025$373,536No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Waynesville, 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 85 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Waynesville ZIP code, and 50 new listings against 233 active listings across Waynesville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Waynesville housing market forecast 2027

-0.9%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Waynesville ZIP codes, points to typical home values falling 0.9% by September 2027.

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

Will home prices drop in Waynesville?

The forecasts point that way: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Waynesville shows typical home values falling 0.9% by September 2027, after a 2.8% 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). 2 Waynesville 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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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Waynesville?

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 Waynesville, NC home prices.

What's the typical home value in Waynesville, NC?

The typical home value is $366,129, down 2.9% over the past year as of August 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in Waynesville?

The median days on market is 85 as of September 2026, reflecting a slower pace of sales.

How many homes are currently for sale in Waynesville?

There are 233 homes for sale as of September 2026, with 50 new listings and 22.8% of listings showing price cuts.

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

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

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

Waynesville, 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 85 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Waynesville ZIP code, and 50 new listings against 233 active listings across Waynesville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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