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Greater Asheville Area Real Estate Key Takeaways For April.
The Asheville real estate market remained active in April, with more homes hitting the market and creating additional opportunities for buyers across the area. Compared to March, new listings increased by 26.4%, while available inventory rose by 19.9%, giving buyers more choices and helping the market continue to rebalance. Pending sales were also up 10.6%, showing that buyer demand is still steady despite changing market conditions.
While the market still slightly favors sellers overall, inventory growth has created a healthier pace for both buyers and sellers. Months of supply increased to 5.1 months, signaling a more balanced environment than we’ve seen in recent years. Closed sales also climbed by 11.7% month-over-month, reflecting continued activity throughout the Asheville housing market.
Looking at year-over-year trends, the market continues to normalize. New listings were up 17.2% from last year, and available inventory increased by 14.7%. Homes are also spending more time on the market, giving buyers additional time to evaluate their options and negotiate favorable terms.
For sellers, pricing strategy and home presentation are becoming increasingly important. Sales requiring price reductions rose to 48.7% of all closed sales, up 7.9 percentage points from last year. In addition, the average price reduction increased to 9.1% below original list price, highlighting the importance of entering the market with competitive pricing from the start. Sellers are also offering more concessions toward buyer closing costs and repairs as negotiations become more common.
For buyers, the current Asheville real estate market offers several advantages, including increased inventory, greater negotiating power, and less pressure to move quickly. Buyers now have more flexibility to compare homes, negotiate repairs or concessions, and make informed decisions throughout the purchasing process.
Despite these shifts, home values have remained stable overall. The median sales price in the Greater Asheville area held steady at $445,000 compared to last year, demonstrating continued long-term strength in the local market.
Asheville Housing Market Summary
The Asheville real estate market is continuing to move toward a more balanced and sustainable pace. Sellers are facing increased competition and should focus on accurate pricing, preparation, and strong marketing strategies. Buyers, meanwhile, are benefiting from more available homes, longer marketing times, and improved negotiating opportunities. Whether buying or selling in Asheville, understanding current market trends is key to making confident real estate decisions.
This ChartMaster report covers the following counties: Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford & Transylvania Counties
