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The Areas We Serve
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At Hillview Realty, we proudly serve the Asheville, NC area, including the zip codes 28704, 28732, 28792, 28730, 28711, 28715, 28803, 28805, 28804, 28716, and 28748. By focusing exclusively on this select region, we are able to provide a level of expertise and personalized service that exceeds expectations. Our commitment to our clients is reflected in our white-glove approach, offering top-tier broker services to home buyers, sellers, and builders. We believe that narrowing our service area allows us to be deeply immersed in the community, staying attuned to the unique characteristics of each neighborhood. This ensures we can offer unparalleled market knowledge and tailored solutions, all while building long-lasting relationships and providing the highest level of client care.
What's the Asheville N.C. housing market like now?
We do not have all the answers but here is a synopsis of our assessment of the housing market in the greater Asheville area.
Current Market Summary — Asheville / Region as of 10/1/2025
Overall, the Asheville region is shifting from a hot seller’s market toward a more balanced, or even softening, market. Some key themes:
Key Indicators & Trends
- Rising Inventory / More Supply
- New listings are up substantially in 2025 compared to prior years, giving buyers more choices.
- Months of supply (a key balance metric) has increased. In April 2025, the Asheville MSA had ~4.7 months’ supply (vs ~2.8 a year earlier)
- In Buncombe County, May 2025 saw months supply rise from ~2.9 to ~5.9 months year-over-year.
- Price Pressure & Slight Softening / Plateauing
- While home prices are overall still holding up, some downward pressure is appearing in certain segments. In the Asheville region, median sales price appreciated ~2.1% year-over-year in April, modest compared to past years.
- In Buncombe County for May, the median sales price fell ~2.9% year-over-year, and average price declined ~11.1%.
- In May 2025, some sources suggest the market tipped into “buyer’s market range,” with months supply reaching ~6.0 months.
- Sellers are receiving lower percentages of original list price (e.g. ~95.1% in recent months) versus prior tighter markets.
- Longer Days on Market / Slower Pace
- Homes are staying on market longer. In many reports, “days on market” increased significantly year-over-year.
- The “list-to-close” timeframe is lengthening, reflecting slower contract-to-close phases.
- In January 2025, some sources cited 89 days median time on market in Asheville.
- Shifting Leverage—to Buyers
- With more supply and slower pace, buyer leverage is increasing in many segments.
- Sellers are seeing more need to negotiate, offer incentives, or be realistic with pricing.
- Moderate Price Growth Overall
- Over 2024, the region still saw positive appreciation: median sales price in 2024 rose ~3.7% year-over-year.
- But that growth is more modest compared to past years of rapid escalation.
- The “original list to sale price” metric has slipped slightly, indicating sellers are conceding more.
- Localized Variation & Segment Disparities
- The market is not uniform: luxury homes, niche neighborhoods, or homes needing heavy rehab may feel more pressure.
- Some micro‑markets may still be quite tight, especially in desirable walkable or Asheville‑city neighborhoods.
- Weather / storm recovery factors (e.g. from Hurricane Helene) still influence some inventory, perceptions, and rebuilding in certain areas.
Net Takeaway: The Asheville residential market is in a transitional phase. The extreme seller-favored conditions are softening. It’s moving toward a more balanced market, with increased supply, slower sales pace, and more negotiation room—particularly in the $300K–$700K “mid‑market” bands.