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Bethel, NC Housing Market
The typical home in Bethel, NC is worth $160,462, rose 2.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $246,000 (through May 2026). With 8.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 353 days, Bethel is a buyer's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $160,462 home is about $857/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Bethel, NC
Typical home value
$160,462
+2.1% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$246,000
Last published period
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
353
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
8
8.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$51,489
Home costs 3.1x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Bethel a buyer's or seller's market?
Bethel, NC is a buyer's market, based on 8.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 353 days. Above 7 months of supply is a glut: inventory is well ahead of the sales pace, and buyers can take time to inspect, compare, and negotiate concessions.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Bethel housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Bethel, NC. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $246,000 |
| Median list price | $232,493 |
| Median price per sq ft | $98/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 353 days |
| Active inventory | 8 listings |
| Months of supply | 8.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 94.7% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| New listings (that month) | 4 |
| Listings with a price cut | 25.0% |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Bethel is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Bethel is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Bethel home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Bethel, NC fell 14.0%, from $286,000 to $246,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 2.1% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 25.0% of Bethel listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 8.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 94.7%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Bethel?
Priced off the typical home value of $160,462 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $32,092 | $128,370 | $857/mo |
| 5% | $8,023 | $152,439 | $1,017/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $857, that implies roughly $36,713 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Bethel earns $51,489, about $14,776 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.1x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bethel?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Bethel, NC, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Bethel?
Active listings in Bethel, NC went from 8 in February 2025 to 8 in May 2026, a +0.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | 7 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 8 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 3 | not published |
| August 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 14 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 16 | 4 |
| February 2026 | 11 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 12 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 6 | not published |
| May 2026 | 8 | 4 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Bethel compare to North Carolina and the U.S.?
Bethel homes sell for $246,000 — 38% below the North Carolina median of $397,600. Against the national median of $410,700, Bethel runs 40% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel, NC | $246,000 | not published | 353 days |
| North Carolina statewide | $397,600 | +2.1% | 52 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Bethel
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 8.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 25.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $161 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $160,462 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Bethel listing goes under contract in 353 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 94.7% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Bethel added 4 new listings against 1 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +2.1% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Bethel varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Bethel
There are currently 8 homes listed for sale in Bethel, North Carolina. The median listing price is $232K.
Active listings
8
Homes on market
Median list price
$232K
Avg. days on market
353
Days until sale
New this week
4
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Bethel by property type?
How the Bethel, NC market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $246,000 | $98/sq ft | 1 | 353 days |
Who lives in Bethel?
American Community Survey estimates for Bethel. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,528
Households
715
Median income
$51,489/yr
Median age
40.9 years
Owner-occupied
66.7%
Median home value
$114,000
Median gross rent
$733/mo
Mean commute
25.4 min
66.7% of occupied homes in Bethel are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $114,000 against Zillow's $160,462 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Bethel?
2 schools tracked · 1,107 students
The largest public schools serving Bethel, NC by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
North Pitt High
Grades 9-12 · 867 students
Bethel Elementary
Grades PK-8 · 240 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Bethel, NC?
Ordered by distance from Bethel, not by size. Compare Bethel side by side with any of them.
Bethel housing market FAQ
Is Bethel a buyer's or seller's market?
Bethel, NC is currently a buyer's market. That read comes from 8.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 353 days, and sellers getting 94.7% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Bethel?
The typical home in Bethel, NC is worth $160,462 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $246,000, about $98 per square foot.
Is Bethel cheaper than the rest of North Carolina?
Bethel's median sale price of $246,000 is 38% lower than the North Carolina statewide median of $397,600, and 40% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Bethel?
Homes in Bethel, NC spent a median of 353 days on market before going under contract, versus 52 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Bethel?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $160,462 home is about $857 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $36,713 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $51,489.
Are home prices rising in Bethel?
The typical home value in Bethel, NC rose 2.1% over the last 12 months, from $157,158 to $160,462 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Bethel?
Bethel ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Bethel?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Bethel, NC is a buyer's market with 8.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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