Is Bethel, NC 27812 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bethel is a balanced market. With about 5.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Bethel housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Bethel, NC 27812 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 182 days and there were 5.8 months of supply. Three to six months of supply is a fairly balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (65 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $196,915. Overall, Bethel is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Pitt County, homes here sell more slowly, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stokes 27884 (0% sold over asking) or Farmville 27828 (5% sold over asking).
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Is Bethel a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A fairly balanced market: there were 5.8 months of supply in Bethel, NC 27812 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under three months usually favors sellers, and six or more favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Bethel?
The typical home went under contract in 182 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bethel sell over asking?
40% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bethel?
About 0.83% of a home’s value a year in Pitt County, or roughly $3,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bethel?
The median sale price was $196,915 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $139 per square foot.
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