ZIP 28801 (Asheville, NC) Housing Market & Real Estate Update — February 23, 2026
28801 – February 23, 2026 – ZIP 28801 (Asheville, NC) snapshot: Redfin Jan median sold $645K; inventory and rents higher per Realtor.com; watch local zoning.
ZIP 28801 (Asheville, NC) continues to show mixed signals depending on the tracker you follow: closed-sale pricing (Redfin) looks different than list-side pricing and inventory . The big picture for locals today is that buyers appear to have a bit more time to shop than they did a year ago, while rents still look pressured.
Top takeaways
- Redfin’s January 2026 data shows a higher median sold price year-over-year, with homes selling faster than last year.
- Realtor.com’s ZIP-level dashboard (through December 2025) shows active listings up year-over-year and the market described as balanced.
- Rental availability and advertised rents were both higher year-over-year on Realtor.com’s ZIP snapshot.
Market snapshot (most recent published ZIP data)
Sales side: Redfin reports that in January 2026 the median sale price in 28801 was $645,000 (up 2.4% year-over-year), with homes selling after about 74 days on market (faster than last year), and 46 homes sold for the month.
Listings and rentals: Realtor.com’s December 2025 ZIP summary shows a median home figure of $824,900, about 121 active listings, and an average 107 days on market. On the rental side, the same dashboard shows 133 rentals and a median rent of $2,324/mo.
What’s for sale nearby (no addresses)
Today’s live search pages show a wide spread of options inside 28801. Redfin’s current ZIP search shows roughly 90+ homes for sale, including:
- At least one lower-priced fixer opportunity under $300K (good for buyers who can handle renovations).
- Downtown-area condos and loft-style units commonly showing up in the mid-$400Ks to $600Ks range.
- Higher-end homes and luxury condos reaching into seven figures.
If you’re comparing platforms, check both Redfin and Realtor.com searches for the same filters (beds, HOA, parking, short-term rental rules) so you’re not comparing apples to oranges.
Development and zoning watch
For locals tracking new construction, change-of-use, or variance requests, the City of Asheville’s Board of Adjustment lists a meeting scheduled for February 23, 2026. These hearings can shape what gets approved (or modified) when a project needs relief from zoning rules. You can also use Asheville’s zoning and permitting resources to monitor applications and permits tied to properties in the city.
Sources
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/28801/overview
https://www.redfin.com/zipcode/28801/housing-market
https://www.redfin.com/zipcode/28801
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/28801
https://www.realtor.com/apartments/28801
https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions/board-of-adjustment/
What are you seeing right now in 28801 — more price cuts, more bidding wars, or just more listings sitting a bit longer?