http://cbadvantagewest.com/blog/categoryname_haywood-county/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Short Answer: October brought a noticeable shift across Western North Carolina: inventory is up, days on market are stretching, and pricing trends look different county-to-county. Buyers are gaining negotiating power, while sellers need sharper pricing and patience.The Full Scope: What Happened in October Across Western NCOctober was anything but boring in Western North Carolina’s real estate market. Nearly every county saw major jumps in new listings and rising inventory, giving buyers more breathing room than they’ve had in years. But each market told its own story — some counties saw price growth, some dipped, and others are dealing with big swings from small sample sizes.Here’s a clean breakdown based on your Canopy MLS October reports:BUNCOMBE COUNTY (Asheville Area)Market Mood: Cooling but activeNew Listings: Up 154.8% (502 new listings)Closed Sales: Up 79.5%Median Sales Price: Up slightly to $450,000 (+1.7%)Days on Market: Up 36.2% to 64 daysInventory: Up 73.7%Takeaway: Buncombe is shifting from a tight seller’s market to a more balanced one. Prices are holding steady, but buyers have more options — and they’re taking their time.HENDERSON COUNTYMarket Mood: Volume up, pricing softeningNew Listings: +52.1%Closed Sales: +26.5%Median Sales Price: $450,500 (-3.1%)Days on Market: +60.4% (now 77 days)Inventory: +36.5%Takeaway: Henderson County continues to attract strong activity, but buyers are more price sensitive. Sellers need to align with the market quickly to stay competitive.HAYWOOD COUNTYMarket Mood: Mixed, with pricing pressureNew Listings: +64.3%Closed Sales: FlatMedian Sales Price: Down to $385,000 (-11.2%)Days on Market: +12.1%Inventory: +32.4%Takeaway: More choices and softer prices. Buyers are in a stronger position than they’ve been in several years.MADISON COUNTYMarket Mood: Surging activity, sharp pricing jumpNew Listings: +127.8%Pending Sales: +177.8%Median Sales Price: $475,000 (+15.9%)Days on Market: Up 176.2% (now 116 days)Inventory: +30.1%Takeaway: High price growth but long days on market show a widening gap between what sellers ask and how fast buyers move.TRANSYLVANIA COUNTYMarket Mood: Higher inventory, mixed pricingNew Listings: +88.4%Closed Sales: +28.2%Median Sales Price: Down to $537,500 (-3.2%)Months of Inventory: 6.8 months (+58.1%)Takeaway: Transylvania is leaning heavily toward a buyer’s market. Inventory is rising faster than demand.MITCHELL COUNTYMarket Mood: Big jumps driven by small sample sizesNew Listings: +525%Closed Sales: +112.5%Median Sales Price: $425,000 (+37.1%)Days on Market: Down 36%Takeaway: A hyper-local market with smaller sample sizes — big swings don’t always reflect long-term trends. Still, activity is clearly picking up.RUTHERFORD COUNTYMarket Mood: Steady demand, gradual coolingNew Listings: +42.9%Median Sales Price: $330,000 (+11.9%)Days on Market: +43.9%Months Supply: 6.0 monthsTakeaway: Rutherford is transitioning toward balance. Prices continue rising, but buyers aren't rushing.YANCEY COUNTYMarket Mood: Big jumps across the boardNew Listings: +366.7%Median Sales Price: $535,000 (+31.3%)Days on Market: 95 days (up 196.9%)Inventory: +98.1%Takeaway: Inventory is almost double last year, and properties are taking longer to sell — even with rising prices.POLK COUNTYMarket Mood: Strong activity, rising pricesNew Listings: +53.6%Median Sales Price: $507,500 (+25.3%)Months Supply: 8.3 months (+62.7%)Takeaway: High inventory gives buyers choices, but pricing remains strong — especially in Tryon and Columbus.McDOWELL COUNTYMarket Mood: More listings, softer pricesNew Listings: +48.6%Closed Sales: +51.9%Median Sales Price: $300,000 (-4.8%)Days on Market: Up 72.3%Takeaway: More homes are hitting the market, but buyers aren’t rushing. Pricing needs to align with shifting demand.What This Means for Buyers & SellersFor Buyers:You finally have breathing room. Higher inventory and longer days on market mean more negotiation power and better opportunities — especially in counties where prices softened.For Sellers:Pricing and presentation matter more than ever. Homes are still selling, but buyers are selective and patient. Counties like Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania show clear signs of shifting leverage.For Investors:Look at counties with rising inventory + softening prices — Haywood, McDowell, and Henderson offer potential entry points, while Polk and Madison show price growth worth watching. http://cbadvantagewest.com/blog/4217/october-2025-real-estate-market-update:-western-nc-snapshot/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:57:08 -0500