59 homes sold in Johnston County in May 2026 at a middle price of $343,000, about $191 a square foot. The middle home took 63 days to sell. Sellers received 98.9% of their first asking price on average, and 5 homes sold above it.
A year earlier, 41 homes sold at a middle price of $339,000 — sales are up 43.9% and the middle price is up 1.2%.
88 homes came on the market during the month. New construction was 47.5% of everything that sold.
As this report was written, 259 homes were for sale in Johnston County and 101 were under contract — about 4.4 months of supply at May 2026's pace of sales.
Busiest neighborhoods in May 2026
| Neighborhood | Town | Sold | Middle price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Park | Smithfield | 4 | $376,495 |
| Ashcroft | Clayton | 3 | $319,900 |
| Emily Gardens | Selma | 3 | $319,706 |
| Harvest Meadows | Zebulon | 3 | $332,900 |
| Longleaf Village | Selma | 2 | $291,400 |
| Pine Tree Knolls at River Run | Selma | 2 | $347,450 |
Every month on file for Johnston County
May 2026 elsewhere in southeastern NC
Questions, answered
How many homes sold in Johnston County in May 2026?
59 homes sold in Johnston County in May 2026 at a middle price of $343,000, about $191 a square foot. The middle home took 63 days to sell. Sellers received 98.9% of their first asking price on average, and 5 homes sold above it.
What is the median home price in Johnston County?
$343,000 for homes that sold in May 2026, about $191 per square foot.
Are home prices going up or down in Johnston County?
A year earlier, 41 homes sold at a middle price of $339,000 — sales are up 43.9% and the middle price is up 1.2%.
Which neighborhoods sold the most homes in Johnston County?
Lucas Park (4), Ashcroft (3), Emily Gardens (3), Harvest Meadows (3), Longleaf Village (2), Pine Tree Knolls at River Run (2).
See what's for sale now
Computed from Hive MLS records of homes that closed in May 2026 in Johnston County. Middle = median; days on market counts every listing period for the home. Inventory figures are as of the day this report was written. Published figures are never restated — a later report may differ as late closings are recorded. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.