October marked a clear shift toward balance.
Buncombe County settled at about 6.0 months of inventory, giving buyers more breathing room while still supporting steady sales activity.
Homes went under contract in roughly 50 days, and the average timeline from list to close landed at about 106 days.
Pricing continued to recalibrate. Homes sold for just under 92% of their original list price and about 94–95% of their final asking price, signaling that sellers were making meaningful adjustments earlier in the process.
The market reset expectations ahead of the winter slowdown.
October 2025 Buncombe Co.
- Inventory: 6 months
- Days to Contract:503 (median)
- DOM: 50 / 64 (med / avg)
- List-to-Close: 106 days
- Orig. List ~ Sale: 91–92%
- Price Cut Before Contract: ~4%
- Final List ~ Sale: 94-95%
- Sale Price: $415K / $528K (med / avg)
- Active Listings: 1,700 (+3% m / +64–72% y)
- New Listings: 502
- Homes Sold: 341
Sellers
October rewarded realism. Homes priced in line with current conditions continued to move, while listings that aimed high saw longer timelines and more negotiation. Strategy, pricing, and presentation mattered more than urgency. Expect roughly 3.5 months from listing to closing.
Buyers
Inventory continues to improve, offering more choices and breathing room for negotiations. Well-priced homes, especially under $500K, are still moving quickly, so getting pre-approved and ready to act fast is key. Once under contract, plan for about 6 weeks to close.
Hot Take
October clarified the market.
Buyers became more selective, sellers adjusted sooner, and deals happened where expectations aligned early.
