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East Laurinburg, NC Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $50,000 (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 524 days, East Laurinburg is a buyer's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $50,000 home is about $267/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for East Laurinburg, NC
Median sale price
$50,000
Last published period
Redfin, through January 2026
Days on market
524
Slow-moving
Redfin, through January 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$28,333
Home costs 1.8x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
90.9%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through January 2026
Zillow figures 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 East Laurinburg a buyer's or seller's market?
East Laurinburg, NC is a buyer's market and homes selling in about 524 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the East Laurinburg housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for East Laurinburg, NC. Redfin, through January 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $50,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $52/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 524 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 90.9% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| 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 East Laurinburg is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in East Laurinburg 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 East Laurinburg home prices moved?
Across the 10 months we hold for East Laurinburg, NC, the median sale price fell 27.5%, from $69,000 in September 2021 to $50,000.
Redfin, through January 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in East Laurinburg?
Priced off the median sale price of $50,000 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% | $10,000 | $40,000 | $267/mo |
| 5% | $2,500 | $47,500 | $317/mo |
Redfin, through January 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 $267, that implies roughly $11,440 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in East Laurinburg earns $28,333, about $16,893 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 1.8x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Buying in East Laurinburg in the next 12 months?
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Laurinburg?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for East Laurinburg, 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 East Laurinburg?
Active listings in East Laurinburg, NC went from 1 in September 2021 to 2 in March 2025, a +100.0% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| December 2021 | 2 | not published |
| February 2022 | 1 | not published |
| June 2023 | 1 | not published |
| March 2025 | 2 | not published |
Redfin, through March 2025
How does East Laurinburg compare to North Carolina and the U.S.?
East Laurinburg homes sell for $50,000 — 87% below the North Carolina median of $397,600. Against the national median of $410,700, East Laurinburg runs 88% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Laurinburg, NC | $50,000 | not published | 524 days |
| North Carolina statewide | $397,600 | +2.1% | 52 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through January 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in East Laurinburg
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $50 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 $50,000 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 East Laurinburg listing goes under contract in 524 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 90.9% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside East Laurinburg varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in East Laurinburg
Explore homes currently listed for sale in East Laurinburg, North Carolina across major real estate platforms.
How much do homes cost in East Laurinburg by property type?
How the East Laurinburg, NC market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through January 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $50,000 | $52/sq ft | 1 | 524 days |
Who lives in East Laurinburg?
American Community Survey estimates for East Laurinburg. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
315
Households
126
Median income
$28,333/yr
Median age
37.3 years
Owner-occupied
42.9%
Median home value
$36,800
Median gross rent
$833/mo
Mean commute
23.8 min
42.9% of occupied homes in East Laurinburg 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.
Which cities are near East Laurinburg, NC?
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East Laurinburg housing market FAQ
Is East Laurinburg a buyer's or seller's market?
East Laurinburg, NC is currently a buyer's market based on the supply, pace-of-sale and sale-to-list data we hold for this city. Redfin's public market tracker last published in May 2026, so this classification will not move until a new source fills that gap.
How much do homes cost in East Laurinburg?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $50,000, about $52 per square foot.
Is East Laurinburg cheaper than the rest of North Carolina?
East Laurinburg's median sale price of $50,000 is 87% lower than the North Carolina statewide median of $397,600, and 88% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in East Laurinburg?
Homes in East Laurinburg, NC spent a median of 524 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 East Laurinburg?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $50,000 home is about $267 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $11,440 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $28,333.
Are home prices rising in East Laurinburg?
We do not hold a complete 12-month value series for East Laurinburg, NC yet, so we are not going to call a direction. The price chart above shows every period we do have.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in East Laurinburg?
East Laurinburg 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 East Laurinburg?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: East Laurinburg, NC is a buyer's market, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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