Lumberton, NC metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Lumberton, NC metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$230K

7.8% YoY

Days on Market

83 days

8.8% YoY

Active Inventory

185

17.1% YoY

Homes Sold

31

0.0% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Lumberton, NC metro area Market Summary

The Lumberton, NC metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $230K, down 7.8% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 83 days on the market, 8.8% shorter than a year ago.

There are 185 homes for sale — 17.1% more than last year. With 6.0 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 40 new listings were added during this period, down 21.6% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 96.4% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 12.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 24.3% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

81

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 6.0
Days on Market 83
Price Drops 24.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio 96.4%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 45.6%
Days on Market (National: 66) 25.8%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. North Carolina Median

Median Price (North Carolina: $375K) 38.7%
Days on Market (North Carolina: 85) 2.4%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 46% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Lumberton, NC metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$267K

Price per Sq Ft

$123

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.4%

Months of Supply

6.0

Sold Above List

12.9%

Price Drops

24.3%

New Listings

40

21.6% YoY

Pending Sales

30

Off Market in 2 Weeks

30.0%

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