$318,000
median sale price
24 days
median time to sell, from the first day listed
99.4%
of the first asking price, at the median
1 in 5
listings didn't sell (21%)
Which pile do you want your home in?
Out of every 20 homes listed in Elizabeth City over the last 12 months, the solid houses sold. The outlined ones expired, were withdrawn or were canceled.
The first price does most of the work
Priced right from day one
16 days
median to sell, for the 425 Elizabeth City homes that sold for 97% or more of their first asking price.
Needed price cuts
57 days
for the 210 that sold for less — at a median of 92.7% of the first price.
By price range: 32% of homes first listed at $400–500K didn't sell, compared with 16% at $300–400K.
Your competition right now
Buyers compare your home with these. Live from the MLS.
219 homes for sale in Elizabeth City
20 new this week
51 cut their price in the last 30 days
What waiting costs
| Mortgage (principal + interest) | $1,698 |
| Property taxes | $164 |
| Homeowners insurance | $250 |
| Upkeep | $265 |
| Utilities | $250 |
| About | $2,630 |
About $2,630 every month the home sits.
Elizabeth City listings that didn't sell stayed on the market a median of 118 days — roughly $10,200 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); Pasquotank County rate 0.62 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.
Neighborhoods in Elizabeth City
| Neighborhood | Sold | % didn't sell | Days to sell | Sold vs. first ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tooley Harbor | 38 | 43% | 59 | 99.1% |
| Adams Landing | 41 | 18% | 22 | 99.2% |
How we sell Elizabeth City homes
Inspect before we list
We pay for a pre-market inspection, so surprises are found on your schedule — not the buyer's.
Price it on real sales
We show you the Elizabeth City sales that matter and recommend a price. The final call is yours.
A net sheet with every offer
You see what you'd actually walk away with before you answer.
An easy exit
End the listing anytime you're not under contract. We absorb what we've spent.
What's my Elizabeth City home worth?
See every major online estimate side by side — and homes like yours that actually sold. Nothing to sign up for.
When you want a real number for your home, talk to Buddy directly.
Selling in Elizabeth City: questions, answered
What's my home worth in Elizabeth City?
The median home in Elizabeth City sold for $318,000 over the last 12 months, but your home's value depends on its size, condition, lot and street. Online estimates often disagree with each other by a lot. Use the tool on this page to see every major estimate side by side next to real Elizabeth City sales, or call us for a price based on the homes that actually compete with yours.
Is it a good time to sell a house in Elizabeth City?
Over the last 12 months in Elizabeth City, 21% of listings didn't sell, compared with 24% the year before, and homes that sold took a median of 24 days vs. 25 days. Homes are selling, but price decides which pile yours lands in. Homes that sold for 97% or more of their first asking price took a median of 16 days. Homes that needed price cuts took 57 days.
How long does it take to sell a house in Elizabeth City?
A median of 24 days on the market for homes that sold in Elizabeth City, counted from the first day listed (we count relists as one listing, so the number isn't flattered). After you accept an offer, a financed sale in North Carolina usually takes another 30 to 45 days to close; cash can close faster.
Why don't some homes in Elizabeth City sell?
165 Elizabeth City listings expired, were withdrawn or were canceled in the last 12 months — about 21%. Price range matters: 32% of homes first listed at $400–500K didn't sell, compared with 16% at $300–400K. Some owners stop for personal reasons, but the most common story is a first price the market didn't accept.
What does it cost to sell a house in North Carolina?
North Carolina's excise tax is $1 for every $500 of the sale price — about $636 on a $318,000 home. Sellers also typically pay to prepare the deed, pay off any mortgage, their share of this year's property taxes (prorated to closing day), any HOA letters or transfer charges, and whatever repairs or credits they agree to after the buyer's inspection. Before you answer any offer, we give you a net sheet showing what you'd actually walk away with.
How often do contracts fall apart in Elizabeth City?
About 18% of Elizabeth City contracts in the last 12 months ended before closing and the home came back on the market. Homes that sold after a failed contract went for 97.5% of their first asking price, vs. 100.0% for homes that closed on the first contract. Inspection findings, low appraisals and buyer financing are the usual reasons — which is why we inspect before listing and require a pre-approval or proof of funds with every offer.
Should I take a cash offer for my Elizabeth City house?
Buyers paid cash on about 16% of Elizabeth City sales in the last 12 months. A cash offer trades price for speed and certainty. If you want one, we can get you a guaranteed cash offer through an investor partner — it will be well below market, but it's there as a backstop while your home is listed.
What if I list and change my mind?
With us you can end the listing anytime you're not under contract. We absorb what we've spent up front — inspection, photos, all of it.