New Bern, NC Housing Market & Real Estate

Leaning buyer's+1.1% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in New Bern, NC is $326,900, up 1.1% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 89 days with 223 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's.

$326,900median sale price

Is New Bern a buyer's or seller's market?

Leaning buyer's5.0 months of supply89 avg. days on market

New Bern, NC is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 5.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 89 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

45

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

89

Average pace

Active listings

223

5.0 months supply

Sale-to-list

98.0%

Below asking

New Bern, NC market data

Current housing market statistics for New Bern, NC
MetricValue
Median sale price$326,900
Median list price$325,000
Year-over-year price change+1.1%
Average days on market89 days
Active inventory223 listings
Months of supply5.0 months
Sale-to-list price ratio98.0%
Market conditionLeaning buyer's

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The New Bern housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $326,900. Prices have risen 1.1% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 89 days on market, indicating 5.0 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in New Bern

There are currently 223 homes listed for sale in New Bern, North Carolina. The median listing price is $325K.

Active listings

223

Homes on market

Median list price

$325K

Avg. days on market

89

Days until sale

New this week

64

Newly listed

Price drops:14.3%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.0%

Top public schools in New Bern

14 schools tracked · 7,057 students

The largest public schools serving New Bern, 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.

New Bern High

Grades 9-12 · 1,632 students

Public

H J MacDonald Middle

Grades 6-8 · 695 students

Public

West Craven Middle

Grades 6-8 · 645 students

Public

Grover C Fields Middle

Grades 6-8 · 552 students

Public

Creekside Elementary

Grades K-5 · 512 students

Public

Albert H Bangert Elementary

Grades K-5 · 456 students

Public

Brinson Memorial Elementary

Grades K-5 · 453 students

Public

Bridgeton Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 428 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in New Bern?

The median home sale price in New Bern is $326,900, up 1.1% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in New Bern?

Homes typically spend 89 days on market before going under contract.

Is New Bern a buyer's or seller's market?

With 5.0 months of supply, New Bern is currently a leaning buyer's.

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