32 homes sold in Kinston in May 2026 at a middle price of $219,250, about $121 a square foot. The middle home took 34 days to sell. Sellers received 96.8% of their first asking price on average, and 6 homes sold above it.
A year earlier, 27 homes sold at a middle price of $175,000 — sales are up 18.5% and the middle price is up 25.3%.
45 homes came on the market during the month. New construction was 9.4% of everything that sold.
As this report was written, 132 homes were for sale in Kinston and 38 were under contract — about 4.1 months of supply at May 2026's pace of sales.
Busiest neighborhoods in May 2026
| Neighborhood | Town | Sold | Middle price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briary | Kinston | 2 | $462,500 |
| Dogwood Creek | Kinston | 2 | $268,750 |
| Sedgefield Forest | Kinston | 2 | $307,500 |
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Questions, answered
How many homes sold in Kinston in May 2026?
32 homes sold in Kinston in May 2026 at a middle price of $219,250, about $121 a square foot. The middle home took 34 days to sell. Sellers received 96.8% of their first asking price on average, and 6 homes sold above it.
What is the median home price in Kinston?
$219,250 for homes that sold in May 2026, about $121 per square foot.
Are home prices going up or down in Kinston?
A year earlier, 27 homes sold at a middle price of $175,000 — sales are up 18.5% and the middle price is up 25.3%.
Which neighborhoods sold the most homes in Kinston?
Briary (2), Dogwood Creek (2), Sedgefield Forest (2).
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Computed from Hive MLS records of homes that closed in May 2026 in Kinston. 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.