Data reflects single-family residential activity through the end of December 2025. Commentary provided by licensed appraiser Judge Lipford.
Harnett County continues to look stable and fundamentals-driven. Inventory has risen compared to the ultra-tight years, and days on market increased, but pricing is still holding and most sales are still landing near list price. This is what a market looks like when it’s normalizing — not collapsing.
The median sold price came in at $339,400 for December. That’s a slight pullback from the prior month, but within the range of normal month-to-month movement. The bigger picture is that the market is still maintaining price strength over the longer term, supported by job growth, inbound demand, and ongoing development pressure.
The median estimated property value is $330,300, holding essentially flat month-over-month and up over the past year — another sign that values are steady even as the market pace slows.
Inventory is sitting at 4.5 months, which places Harnett closer to a balanced market than many surrounding counties. Median days on market increased to 69 days, which tells you buyers are taking more time to choose and sellers can’t rely on “instant offers” unless the home is priced right and shows well.
Recent county actions around conditional zoning reviews can affect development negotiations and project approvals. In addition, the county’s land purchase for a new water treatment plant is a meaningful long-term capacity signal. More utility capacity generally supports more development — but it also affects where and how growth can be scaled.
The Harnett 95 industrial buildout is positioning the county for significant industrial expansion. With a large completed building and substantial planned square footage, this type of development supports job growth — and job growth supports sustained housing demand, especially along commuter corridors.
The county’s economic development messaging continues to emphasize industrial real estate expansion, business attraction, and workforce infrastructure. This matters because it signals a long-term growth posture — which tends to support both rental demand and resale demand when paired with employment execution.
For homeowners, Harnett County remains in a stable position. Values are holding, but the market is more sensitive to pricing, condition, and competition than it was a few years ago. If you’re planning to sell in 2026, you’ll get the best outcome by presenting the home well and pricing it correctly from day one.
Harnett continues to make sense for fundamentals-driven investors. The market isn’t giving away easy spreads like peak years, but long-term demand is supported by industrial growth, regional spillover, and stable affordability compared to Wake County. Conservative underwriting is key — but opportunities still exist.
Lillington, Angier, Coats, Dunn, Erwin, Spring Lake edges, Anderson Creek area, and surrounding rural communities throughout Harnett County.
County-level trends provide context, but individual value depends on condition, exact location, updates, site characteristics, and competing sales. If you need an appraisal for selling, refinancing, estate planning, divorce, or investment analysis, contact:
JB Appraisal – Judge Lipford Work: (919) 283-1309 Web: www.jbrealestateappraisal.com