Buddy Blake Team · Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Market insights: Moore County
September 26, 2026
(910) 395‑1000 · buddyblake.ai
1 in 4 Moore County Listings Didn't Sell Last Year
In Moore County, 2,118 homes sold over the last 12 months out of 2,766 that ended, and 648 didn't sell — that's 1 in 4. Homes priced right sold in a median of 17 days, while those that needed price cuts sat a median of 85 days. Typical sold price is $459,538, with sellers typically getting 97.6% of asking.
Which pile do you want to be in?
Out of every 20 homes listed in Moore County over the last 12 months, the solid houses sold. The outlined ones expired, were withdrawn or were canceled.
Priced right from day one: sold in a median 17 days. Needed price cuts: 85 days, and sold for 92.4% of the first price.
What waiting costs
| Mortgage (principal + interest) | $2,453 |
| Property taxes | $113 |
| Homeowners insurance | $250 |
| Upkeep | $383 |
| Utilities | $250 |
| About | $3,450 |
About $3,450 every month the home sits.
Listings that didn't sell stayed on the market a median of 137 days — roughly $15,500 in holding costs, and the home still didn't sell.
An example, not a quote: 20% down, 30-year fixed at 7.03% (Freddie Mac average, 2026-09-24); Moore County rate 0.295 per $100 (NC Department of Revenue, 2025-26 county rates); town taxes add more inside town limits; insurance, upkeep (1% of value a year) and utilities are typical estimates. If your home is paid off, the mortgage line drops out — the rest still adds up.
When contracts fall apart
Contracts that fell apart
14%
351 of about 2,472 before closing
Those homes that later sold
65%
33% never sold
Sold vs. first ask after a fall-through
94.2%
vs. 97.9% on the first contract
Days to sell after a fall-through
117
vs. 37 on the first contract
The MLS doesn't record why a contract ends. In our experience the most common reasons are home inspection findings, appraisals that come in below the price, and buyer financing. How buyers paid on closed sales: conventional 35% · cash 26% · VA 32% · FHA 5%.
If you're selling
- Homes priced right from day one sold in a median of just 17 days at strong prices. Wait too long and you're looking at a median of 85 days, plus a lower payoff, only 92.4% of asking.
- The $1M+ range is the toughest right now, with a 30% rate of not selling. The $300-400K range is the strongest, only 20% don't sell.
- Listings that never sold typically sat 137 days and still had a 1.9% price cut before ending. If it's not moving, the market is telling you something.
- 14% of contracts fall apart before closing, about 1 in 7. Most often it's inspection, appraisal or financing issues. Homes that go back on the market after a fallen contract take a median of 117 days to sell again, versus 37 days for a first contract, so being prepared upfront matters.
If you're buying
- 23% of listings in Moore County didn't sell at all, and homes needing price cuts sold at 92.4% of asking, so there's room to negotiate on homes that have been sitting.
- Homes that sit past 85 days are often open to a lower offer. Fresh, well-priced listings sell in a median of 17 days, so move fast on those.
- Financing varies here. 32% of buyers used VA loans, 35% conventional, 26% paid cash, and 5% used FHA.
Did you know?
- A typical home in Moore County carries an estimated $3,450 a month at a 7.03% mortgage rate on a $459,538 home.
- Sitting unsold an extra month costs an estimated $15,500 in carrying costs on a typical home.
- 67% of homes in Moore County sold below their first asking price.
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For sellers
Listings that didn't sell
23%
up 4.2 pts from a year ago
648 expired, withdrawn or canceled vs 2,118 sold
Sold vs. first asking price
97.6%
down 0.4 pts from a year ago
median sale price ÷ original list price
Sold below first asking
67%
share of homes that sold
Price cut on homes that didn't sell
1.9%
median — and they still didn't sell
For buyers
True days on market
44
up 8 days from a year ago
median for sold homes, counted from the first listing
Typical room below first ask
2.4%
how far under the original price homes sold
Didn't sell, then sold on a relist
21%
of listings that didn't sell the first time
Median sold price
$460K
up 3.3% from a year ago
2,118 homes sold
The last 24 months
27% latest month · Aug 26
45 latest month · Aug 26
96.9% latest month · Aug 26
By starting price
| First asking | Sold | Didn't sell | % didn't sell | True days | Sold vs. first ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $300K | 226 | 65 | 22% | 51 | 96.1% |
| $300–400K | 422 | 107 | 20% | 50 | 97.5% |
| $400–500K | 526 | 174 | 25% | 54 | 97.8% |
| $500–750K | 567 | 162 | 22% | 33 | 98.5% |
| $750K–1M | 177 | 54 | 23% | 35 | 97.1% |
| $1M+ | 200 | 86 | 30% | 41 | 95.1% |
By town
| Town | Sold | Didn't sell | % didn't sell | True days | Sold vs. first ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst | 573 | 189 | 25% | 36 | 96.3% |
| Southern Pines | 342 | 110 | 24% | 37 | 97.6% |
| Aberdeen | 323 | 79 | 20% | 53 | 98.5% |
| Carthage | 234 | 62 | 21% | 37 | 99.6% |
| West End | 187 | 61 | 25% | 64 | 96.3% |
| Vass | 176 | 53 | 23% | 81 | 98.5% |
| Whispering Pines | 90 | 27 | 23% | 21 | 98.1% |
| Cameron | 54 | 23 | 30% | 38 | 98.4% |
Homes only (land excluded), last 12 months unless noted. "Didn't sell" = listings that expired, were withdrawn or were canceled (some owners stop for reasons that have nothing to do with the market); true days on market counts from the first listing, even when a home was relisted. Source: Hive MLS listing and sales records, updated September 26, 2026. Totals only — no individual listing is shown. Buddy Blake Team · Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage · (910) 395‑1000