Jackson County Real Estate Snapshot

Market Update

The fall season is here in the Western North Carolina mountains, and with it comes a shift in our local housing market. The October 2025 Jackson County real estate trends show a calmer, more balanced market — giving both buyers and sellers space to move with confidence.

📊 Jackson County Real Estate Snapshot

Compared to this time last year, here’s what the numbers tell us:

New Listings: Down 53% (88 → 41) – fewer homes are coming on the market this fall.
Closed Sales: Down 62% (61 → 23) – a slower pace, typical for the season.
Median Sales Price: Holding steady around $353,500 ( – 2.6% year-over-year ).
Average Sales Price: Up almost 14% ($377,611 → $429,630) – showing continued strength in higher-end mountain properties.
Days on Market: About 64 days – homes are taking a bit longer to sell as buyers take their time.
Inventory: Now at 8.5 months of supply – creating a more balanced, even slightly buyer-friendly environment

🔑 What This Means for Buyers in Western NC

If you’ve been waiting to buy in Sylva, Cullowhee, Dillsboro, or Whittier, you now have more options and fewer bidding wars. With more inventory and steady prices, buyers can shop with clarity instead of urgency. And with interest rates hovering near their lowest point of 2025, well-qualified buyers are finding real opportunity this fall.

🏠 What This Means for Sellers in Jackson County

While the market pace has slowed, the right homes are still moving — especially those that are move-in ready, well-priced, and marketed strategically. Today’s buyers are value-driven and comparison-minded. Homes that photograph beautifully, show well, and align with current pricing trends continue to attract strong offers.

💡 The Bottom Line

The Jackson County housing market has shifted from the fast-moving frenzy of previous years into a phase that rewards preparation, presentation, and precision. Whether you’re buying your first mountain home, upsizing within Sylva or Waynesville, or preparing to sell a cherished property, the key is strategy — not speed.

At Conley Rogers Real Estate Group powered by Keller Williams, we combine local insight, data-driven strategy, and heart for our community to help you make confident, well-informed moves in this evolving market.

🏔 Your Local Real Estate Experts

If you’d like a personalized market update for your neighborhood — from Cullowhee River Club to Downtown Sylva — or want to discuss your buying and selling goals for 2025, we’d love to connect.

📞 Call or text us today to get started:
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