Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Roanoke Rapids, 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

$234K

182.2% YoY

Days on Market

51 days

183.3% YoY

Active Inventory

121

12.0% YoY

Homes Sold

22

144.4% YoY

Cold Market

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

Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area Market Summary

The Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $234K, up 182.2% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 51 days on the market, 183.3% longer than a year ago.

There are 121 homes for sale — 12.0% more than last year. With 5.5 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 20 new listings were added during this period, down 37.5% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 96.2% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 9.1% of homes sell above their asking price. 34.7% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

86

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 5.5
Days on Market 51
Price Drops 34.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio 96.2%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 44.6%
Days on Market (National: 66) 22.7%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. North Carolina Median

Median Price (North Carolina: $375K) 37.6%
Days on Market (North Carolina: 85) 40.0%

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 45% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Roanoke Rapids, 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

$185K

Price per Sq Ft

$111

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.2%

Months of Supply

5.5

Sold Above List

9.1%

Price Drops

34.7%

New Listings

20

37.5% YoY

Pending Sales

33

Off Market in 2 Weeks

12.1%

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