Local Market Snapshot: March 2026 in the Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Region
What REALTORS® Are Seeing Across Our Communities Last Month
March housing data across the Longleaf Pine REALTORS® region points to a market that is active, better supplied than a year ago, and still highly dependent on property type and price point. Closed sales increased 13.4 percent to 669, pending sales rose 1.5 percent to 794, and new listings climbed 7.5 percent to 1,034. At the same time, homes for sale increased 9.2 percent to 2,192, bringing the region to 3.5 months of inventory. Median sales price was essentially flat, down 0.1 percent to $299,063, while average sales price increased 2.2 percent to $312,769.
The broader 12-month view shows a market that remains steady overall, even as buyer behavior continues to shift by segment. For the period spanning April 2025 through March 2026, the strongest pending sales growth occurred in the $350,000 and above price range, where activity increased 6.5 percent. The rolling median sales price rose 4.0 percent to $298,900, and townhouse/condo properties posted the largest price gain by property type, up 11.3 percent to $189,250. The fastest-moving price segment remained $150,000 to $249,999 at 41 days, while homes priced at $350,000 and above took the longest to sell at 73 days. Inventory increased 9.2 percent overall, including 3.4 months of supply for single-family homes and 5.0 months for townhouse/condo properties.
Regional Overview
March’s numbers suggest a market that is still moving, but with more breathing room than many buyers experienced a year ago. Existing single-family homes remained the main driver of activity, with closed sales up 17.8 percent to 449 and pending sales up 9.4 percent to 560. Inventory in that segment rose 13.9 percent to 1,284 homes, and months of supply increased from 2.4 to 3.0. Days on market also rose from 46 to 55, suggesting that while buyers are still active, the pace of decision-making is not quite as compressed as it was last year.
New construction continued to hold an important place in the regional market. Closed sales increased 2.8 percent to 184, and the median sales price rose 3.0 percent to $350,000. Inventory edged up to 749 homes, while months of supply dipped slightly from 4.9 to 4.6. Days on market increased to 111, reinforcing that builders remain active but that this segment is still moving more slowly than the resale market.
Townhouse and condo activity showed a different pattern. Closed sales rose 20.0 percent to 36, and the median sales price jumped 44.3 percent to $201,950, but pending sales fell 29.4 percent to 36. Inventory increased slightly to 159 homes, with 5.0 months of supply, and days on market rose to 76. Together, those figures suggest a smaller segment with stronger pricing power but greater month-to-month variability.
County-by-County Snapshot
Cumberland County
Cumberland County remained the region’s busiest market in March, recording 6,107 showings, up 3.4 percent year over year and 22.3 percent month over month. Buyer interest increased to 4.7 showings per listing, while managed listings totaled 1,404. The most active price range was $150,000 to $249,999, which generated 2,683 showings and 5.5 showings per listing. The $250,000 to $349,999 segment also posted strong momentum, up 34.1 percent from February. Activity in the $350,000 and above range remained softer year over year, but still rose sharply month over month, pointing to broad spring demand across much of the county.
Hoke County
Hoke County posted 1,142 showings in March, up 2.9 percent year over year and 26.7 percent from February. Buyer interest rose to 4.3 showings per listing, while managed listings stood at 298. The $250,000 to $349,999 range led the market with 682 showings, while the $150,000 to $249,999 segment recorded the strongest buyer interest at 8.3 showings per listing. Those figures suggest that Hoke continues to see especially strong engagement in its more attainable and mid-range price bands, even with inventory still relatively limited.
Lee County
Lee County recorded 420 showings in March, up 2.2 percent year over year and 28.0 percent month over month. Buyer interest measured 3.6 showings per listing, and managed listings increased to 132, up 18.9 percent from a year ago. The $250,000 to $349,999 price range generated the most activity with 181 showings, while the $150,000 to $249,999 segment posted the highest buyer interest at 7.3 showings per listing. Lee’s March data suggests a market with steady demand, growing inventory, and the strongest activity concentrated in targeted price ranges rather than across the board.
Robeson County
Robeson County added another layer to the regional picture in March, posting 407 total showings, up 1.5 percent year over year and 28.8 percent from February. Buyer interest rose to 2.4 showings per listing, and managed listings totaled 202. The $250,000 to $349,999 segment generated the most activity with 155 showings, while the $350,000 and above category showed the fastest growth, with showings up 109.7 percent year over year and buyer interest up 115.4 percent. At the same time, the under-$250,000 segment was softer year over year. Overall, Robeson County’s March numbers point to a market that is gaining momentum, particularly in its upper price tiers, even as overall buyer engagement remains more measured than in Cumberland or Hoke.
Looking Ahead
March’s housing data shows a region that is active, stable, and increasingly defined by local conditions. Inventory is improving, sales are moving, and price trends remain generally resilient, even as days on market have lengthened and contract activity has become more segmented by product type and price range. Buyers have more choices than they did a year ago, but desirable homes in the right price bands are still attracting attention quickly.
For buyers and sellers alike, this remains a market where local expertise matters. Conditions continue to vary by county, by price point, and by property type, making hyper-local guidance more important than ever. For the most accurate neighborhood-level insight, Longleaf Pine REALTORS® members have the real-time market knowledge and professional expertise to help clients navigate today’s housing market with confidence.
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