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Laurel Hill, NC Housing Market
The typical home in Laurel Hill, NC is worth $107,323, rose 3.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $189,000 (through May 2026). With 1.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 57 days, Laurel Hill is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $107,323 home is about $573/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Laurel Hill, NC
Typical home value
$107,323
+3.1% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$189,000
Last published period
Redfin, through March 2026
Days on market
57
Average pace
Redfin, through March 2026
Active listings
1
1.0 months of supply
Redfin, through March 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$26,250
Home costs 4.1x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
108.1%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through March 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 Laurel Hill a buyer's or seller's market?
Laurel Hill, NC is a strong seller's market, based on 1.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 57 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Laurel Hill housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Laurel Hill, NC. Redfin, through March 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $189,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $118/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 57 days |
| Active inventory | 1 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 108.1% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Strong seller'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 Laurel Hill is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill home prices moved?
Across the 20 months we hold for Laurel Hill, NC, the median sale price rose 190.2%, from $65,125 in June 2021 to $189,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 3.1% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 1.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 108.1%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through March 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Laurel Hill?
Priced off the typical home value of $107,323 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% | $21,465 | $85,858 | $573/mo |
| 5% | $5,366 | $101,957 | $680/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 $573, that implies roughly $24,555 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Laurel Hill earns $26,250, about $1,695 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 4.1x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Laurel Hill?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Laurel Hill, 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 Laurel Hill?
Active listings in Laurel Hill, NC went from 1 in February 2022 to 1 in March 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 2022 | 1 | not published |
| September 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| March 2023 | 2 | not published |
| December 2023 | 1 | not published |
| July 2024 | 2 | not published |
| September 2024 | 1 | not published |
| October 2024 | 1 | not published |
| February 2025 | 1 | not published |
| April 2025 | 1 | not published |
| March 2026 | 1 | not published |
Redfin, through March 2026
How does Laurel Hill compare to North Carolina and the U.S.?
Laurel Hill homes sell for $189,000 — 52% below the North Carolina median of $397,600. Against the national median of $410,700, Laurel Hill runs 54% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill, NC | $189,000 | not published | 57 days |
| North Carolina statewide | $397,600 | +2.1% | 52 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through March 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Laurel Hill
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 1.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $107 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 $107,323 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 Laurel Hill listing goes under contract in 57 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 108.1% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- Your equity moved +3.1% 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 Laurel Hill varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Laurel Hill
There are currently 1 homes listed for sale in Laurel Hill, North Carolina.
Active listings
1
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
57
Days until sale
How much do homes cost in Laurel Hill by property type?
How the Laurel Hill, NC market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through March 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $189,000 | $118/sq ft | 1 | 57 days |
Who lives in Laurel Hill?
American Community Survey estimates for Laurel Hill. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
916
Households
348
Median income
$26,250/yr
Median age
35.5 years
Owner-occupied
58.0%
Median home value
$90,500
Median gross rent
$1,066/mo
Mean commute
29.4 min
58.0% of occupied homes in Laurel Hill 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 $90,500 against Zillow's $107,323 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Laurel Hill?
2 schools tracked · 1,273 students
The largest public schools serving Laurel Hill, 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.
Laurel Hill Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 659 students
Carver Middle
Grades 6-8 · 614 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 Laurel Hill, NC?
Ordered by distance from Laurel Hill, not by size. Compare Laurel Hill side by side with any of them.
Laurel Hill housing market FAQ
Is Laurel Hill a buyer's or seller's market?
Laurel Hill, NC is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 1.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 57 days, and sellers getting 108.1% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Laurel Hill?
The typical home in Laurel Hill, NC is worth $107,323 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $189,000, about $118 per square foot.
Is Laurel Hill cheaper than the rest of North Carolina?
Laurel Hill's median sale price of $189,000 is 52% lower than the North Carolina statewide median of $397,600, and 54% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Laurel Hill?
Homes in Laurel Hill, NC spent a median of 57 days on market before going under contract, versus 52 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Laurel Hill?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $107,323 home is about $573 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $24,555 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $26,250.
Are home prices rising in Laurel Hill?
The typical home value in Laurel Hill, NC rose 3.1% over the last 12 months, from $104,074 to $107,323 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Laurel Hill?
Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Laurel Hill, NC is a strong seller's market with 1.0 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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