Housing Market Report for Freedom High, Morganton, NC

This housing market report uses absorption rates to track supply and demand for Freedom High, Morganton, NC. With 10.6 months of inventory across all segments, conditions currently favor buyers — more homes are available than active buyers, creating more room to negotiate on price and terms. Use the tables below to explore specific price ranges and property types in detail. [Last updated: October 19, 2026]

Seller's Market
Under 3 months

High demand, low inventory. Homes sell fast, often above asking price. Sellers hold leverage.

Balanced Market
3 – 6 months

Supply and demand are roughly equal. Prices are stable and negotiations are more equitable.

Buyer's Market
Over 6 months

More supply than demand. Buyers can negotiate, request concessions, and take their time.

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Houses

Hottest Segment 🔥
$425k – $450k

Absorption rate of 0.6, with 1.7 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$450k – $475k

With 30 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$225k – $250k

10 active listings with 11 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

With 6.9 months of inventory overall, buyers currently hold the advantage.

List Price Available # of Homes Available Sold Last
6 Months
Sold in Last 6 Months
Under
Contract
Sold in Last 6 Months
Absorption
Rate
Absorption Rate
Months of
Inventory
Months of Inventory
Market
75k-100k 2 1 0.1 12 Buyer's
100k-125k 3 1 0.1 18 Buyer's
125k-150k 3 0.5 0 Seller's
150k-175k 4 7 0.3 3.4 Balanced
175k-200k 3 9 0.5 2 Seller's
200k-225k 10 8 0.1 7.5 Buyer's
225k-250k 10 11 1 0.2 5.5 Balanced
250k-275k 8 9 0.2 5.3 Balanced
275k-300k 9 6 0.1 9 Buyer's
300k-325k 10 8 0.1 7.5 Buyer's
325k-350k 6 6 0.2 6 Balanced
350k-375k 6 5 0.1 7.2 Buyer's
375k-400k 7 3 1 0.1 14 Buyer's
400k-425k 3 2 0.1 9 Buyer's
425k-450k 2 7 0.6 1.7 Seller's
450k-475k 5 1 0 30
475k-500k 3 1 0.1 18 Buyer's
500k-550k 7 2 0 21
550k-600k 3 3 0.2 6 Balanced
600k-650k 4 1 0 24
650k-700k 1 2 0.3 3 Balanced
700k-750k 2 1 0.1 12 Buyer's
750k-800k 4 0
800k-850k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
900k-950k 1 0
950k-1m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1m-1.1m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.1m-1.2m 2 0.3 0 Seller's
1.3m-1.4m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
1.4m-1.5m 1 0
1.5m-1.6m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.6m-1.7m 1 0
2.5m-2.75m 2 0
2.75m-3m 1 0
3m-3.5m 1 0

Townhouses

Hottest Segment 🔥
$350k – $375k

Absorption rate of 0.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$225k – $250k

With 0 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$250k – $275k

0 active listings with 2 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 1.5 months of inventory.

List Price Available # of Homes Available Sold Last
6 Months
Sold in Last 6 Months
Under
Contract
Sold in Last 6 Months
Absorption
Rate
Absorption Rate
Months of
Inventory
Months of Inventory
Market
225k-250k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
250k-275k 2 0.3 0 Seller's
350k-375k 1 0
375k-400k 1 0.2 0 Seller's

Condos

Hottest Segment 🔥
$275k – $300k

Absorption rate of 0.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$600k – $650k

With 0 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$600k – $650k

0 active listings with 1 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

With 12 months of inventory overall, buyers currently hold the advantage.

List Price Available # of Homes Available Sold Last
6 Months
Sold in Last 6 Months
Under
Contract
Sold in Last 6 Months
Absorption
Rate
Absorption Rate
Months of
Inventory
Months of Inventory
Market
275k-300k 2 0
600k-650k 1 0.2 0 Seller's

Land

Hottest Segment 🔥
$500k – $550k

Absorption rate of 0.2, with 6 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$25k – $50k

With 44.4 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$25k – $50k

37 active listings with 5 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

With 30.6 months of inventory overall, buyers currently hold the advantage.

List Price Available # of Homes Available Sold Last
6 Months
Sold in Last 6 Months
Under
Contract
Sold in Last 6 Months
Absorption
Rate
Absorption Rate
Months of
Inventory
Months of Inventory
Market
0-25k 16 4 0 24
25k-50k 37 5 0 44.4
50k-75k 21 5 0 25.2
75k-100k 7 0
100k-125k 4 1 0 24
125k-150k 4 0
150k-175k 3 2 0.1 9 Buyer's
175k-200k 4 1 0 24
225k-250k 1 0
275k-300k 1 0
325k-350k 1 0
375k-400k 1 0
450k-475k 2 0
475k-500k 1 0
500k-550k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
600k-650k 2 0.3 0 Seller's
900k-950k 1 0
950k-1m 2 0

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