Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 33,243 ↑ 0.8% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $64,523 13% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $336,100 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| Median Age | 51.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 23.8% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 167 transactions |
| Active Listings | 200 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 206 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $33,871 |
| Recent Sales | 140 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 198 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 5.76 acres |
| Active Listings | 153 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.54 | $60,000 | $38,961 | 32 Wild Iris Rd | Brevard |
| Feb 2026 | 10.93 | $175,000 | $16,015 | 45 S Stones Lake Rd | Cedar Mountain |
| Feb 2026 | 5.59 | $150,000 | $26,834 | Township Road 17 Double Falls Rd #17 | Pisgah Forest |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $30,000 | $30,000 | 0 Dogwood Ln Unit E-2 | Penrose |
| Feb 2026 | 2.10 | $200,000 | $95,238 | Lot 42FR Running Fox Road | Sapphire |
| Feb 2026 | 1.24 | $64,250 | $51,815 | 15C-R Boiling Springs Road | Sapphire |
| Feb 2026 | 1.40 | $25,000 | $17,857 | 999 Mulberry Cir | Brevard |
| Feb 2026 | 1.41 | $15,500 | $10,993 | 25 Sweetwater Ridge Rd | Balsam Grove |
| Feb 2026 | 4.78 | $37,500 | $7,845 | 27 Sweetwater Ridge Rd | Balsam Grove |
| Feb 2026 | 1.35 | $67,500 | $50,000 | K 47 Chestnut Trce | Lake Toxaway |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1.40 | $19,500 | $13,929 | 32 W View Rd | Brevard |
| Jan 2026 | 1.44 | $50,000 | $34,722 | M12r Mountain Trail M12r #Elk | Brevard |
| Jan 2026 | 1.86 | $38,500 | $20,699 | Normcol Dr | Pisgah Forest |
| Jan 2026 | 1.70 | $38,000 | $22,353 | 0 Middleton Ct | Brevard |
| Jan 2026 | 16.16 | $300,000 | $18,564 | Girl Scout Camp Rd | Brevard |
| Jan 2026 | 4.75 | $195,000 | $41,053 | Orchard Ln | Brevard |
| Jan 2026 | 3.14 | $350,000 | $111,465 | 900 Bud Siniard Rd | Brevard |
| Jan 2026 | 15.29 | $365,000 | $23,872 | Camp 2 Long Ridge Rd | Brevard |
| Jan 2026 | 2.43 | $450,000 | $185,185 | Private Road 22r Panther Ridge Rd | Lake Toxaway |
| Jan 2026 | 2.43 | $450,000 | $185,185 | Lot 22 Panther Ridge Road | Lake Toxaway |
| Jan 2026 | 10.91 | $199,000 | $18,240 | Sassafras #36 | Rosman |
| Jan 2026 | 1.09 | $99,000 | $90,826 | 5 Mountain Brook Trl Unit 5 | Brevard |
| Jan 2026 | 1.32 | $70,000 | $53,030 | 210 Wildberry Ct | Sapphire |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $300,000 | $60,000 | Lot 15 W Whitetail Drive | Sapphire |
| Dec 2025 | 10.54 | $65,000 | $6,167 | 0 Reserve Rd | Pisgah Forest |
| Dec 2025 | 1.70 | $53,500 | $31,471 | 0 New Castle Rd #53 | Brevard |
| Dec 2025 | 11.24 | $400,000 | $35,578 | TBD Cold Mountain Road | Lake Toxaway |
| Dec 2025 | 11.42 | $400,000 | $35,017 | Cold Mountain Road Hilltop Cp | Lake Toxaway |
| Dec 2025 | 1.31 | $45,000 | $34,351 | 9999 Shelton Rd | Lake Toxaway |
| Dec 2025 | 3.38 | $75,000 | $22,189 | 0 Club House Ct Lot 2 | Brevard |
| Dec 2025 | 1.20 | $155,000 | $129,167 | 44 Quiet Pond Ln | Pisgah Forest |
| Dec 2025 | 1.20 | $30,000 | $25,000 | Lt 269 Beaver Court | Sapphire |
| Dec 2025 | 1.44 | $155,000 | $107,639 | 135 Paisley Ln #4 | Pisgah Forest |
| Dec 2025 | 4.71 | $135,000 | $28,662 | Lot 15 Whitewater Ridge Road | Sapphire |
| Dec 2025 | 2.61 | $225,000 | $86,207 | 14 Randall Court | Sapphire |
| Nov 2025 | 5.47 | $475,000 | $86,837 | Lots 4&5 Heritage Drive | Sapphire |
| Nov 2025 | 1.85 | $225,000 | $121,622 | 10 S Hill Dr | Brevard |
| Nov 2025 | 1.41 | $15,000 | $10,638 | Lot 283 Pine Cone Court | Sapphire |
| Nov 2025 | 1.27 | $69,500 | $54,724 | 9999 Lobdell Rd #22 | Pisgah Forest |
| Nov 2025 | 3.72 | $95,000 | $25,538 | 0 Silver Creek Dr | Pisgah Forest |
| Nov 2025 | 2.23 | $100,000 | $44,843 | 171 Duff Cove Rd | Brevard |
| Nov 2025 | 3.40 | $95,000 | $27,941 | 4082 Slick Fisher Rd | Lake Toxaway |
| Nov 2025 | 1.05 | $92,000 | $87,619 | Forest Ridge Ave #5 | Brevard |
| Nov 2025 | 3.64 | $87,000 | $23,901 | 0 School House Rd | Pisgah Forest |
| Nov 2025 | 5.11 | $185,000 | $36,204 | 299 McIntosh Rd | Lake Toxaway |
| Nov 2025 | 1.45 | $45,000 | $31,034 | 218 S Kimiko Lane Lots 35 #36-37 | Balsam Grove |
| Nov 2025 | 2.33 | $110,000 | $47,231 | TBD Breezewood Cir Unit 17 &18 | Pisgah Forest |
| Oct 2025 | 1.61 | $255,000 | $158,385 | Lot 2 Heritage Drive | Sapphire |
| Oct 2025 | 2.99 | $80,000 | $26,756 | Flat Ridge Dr | Lake Toxaway |
| Oct 2025 | 3.10 | $105,000 | $33,871 | 1 & 2 Dundee Ln | Pisgah Forest |
| Oct 2025 | 3.01 | $56,000 | $18,605 | L2 Windy Gap Ln | Sapphire |
| Oct 2025 | 4.53 | $95,000 | $20,971 | 0 Greenville Hwy | Cedar Mountain |
| Oct 2025 | 11.30 | $255,000 | $22,566 | 999 Lakewood Dr | Cedar Mountain |
| Oct 2025 | 3.64 | $42,500 | $11,676 | Tbd Wilson Rd | Pisgah Forest |
| Oct 2025 | 2.71 | $18,500 | $6,827 | 0 Toxaway Rd | Brevard |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $200,000 | $100,000 | L5 Windy Gap Ln | Sapphire |
| Oct 2025 | 14.26 | $140,000 | $9,818 | LOT 13 Devils Hole Rd | Rosman |
| Sep 2025 | 3.67 | $76,000 | $20,708 | 1 Gaylors Branch Rd #1 | Balsam Grove |
| Sep 2025 | 2.04 | $220,000 | $107,843 | 1571 Eagle Lake Dr | Brevard |
| Sep 2025 | 1.37 | $55,000 | $40,146 | Dudi Ct | Brevard |
| Sep 2025 | 8.67 | $75,000 | $8,651 | 147 Hummingbird Holw | Rosman |
| Sep 2025 | 6.26 | $125,000 | $19,968 | 1825 Top Of The Mountain Rd #5 | Hendersonville |
| Sep 2025 | 3.09 | $138,000 | $44,660 | 999 Big Hill Rd #11 | Brevard |
| Sep 2025 | 2.05 | $121,500 | $59,355 | 0 Meadow Ridge Dr Lot 14 | Lake Toxaway |
| Sep 2025 | 1.48 | $22,999 | $15,540 | 999 Panther Gap Rd | Brevard |
| Sep 2025 | 1.51 | $25,000 | $16,556 | L13 S Black Bear Ct | Sapphire |
| Aug 2025 | 3.79 | $74,971 | $19,781 | 45 Big Branch Rd | Brevard |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 41L Cardinal Dr W | Lake Toxaway |
| Aug 2025 | 2.09 | $70,000 | $33,493 | 124 Green Hollow Ln | Brevard |
| Aug 2025 | 4.53 | $25,000 | $5,519 | 0 Peppervine Cir #97 | Rosman |
| Aug 2025 | 6.67 | $155,000 | $23,238 | Top Oaks Ln | Pisgah Forest |
| Aug 2025 | 1.20 | $14,500 | $12,083 | 99 Oak Laurel Rd | Brevard |
| Aug 2025 | 1.92 | $15,000 | $7,812 | Lots 62&63 Oak Laurel Rd #62-63 | Brevard |
| Aug 2025 | 1.92 | $15,000 | $7,812 | TBD Oak Laurel Drive | Brevard |
| Aug 2025 | 3.75 | $135,000 | $36,000 | 3 Harlow And Cricket Dr | Balsam Grove |
| Aug 2025 | 3.98 | $200,000 | $50,251 | Whitener Rd Parcel 2 | Penrose |
| Jul 2025 | 7.05 | $210,000 | $29,787 | 201 Sawyer Ln | Horse Shoe |
| Jul 2025 | 2.58 | $85,000 | $32,946 | Cherrywood Lane B | Pisgah Forest |
| Jul 2025 | 21.50 | $1,020,408 | $47,461 | 208 Hanty Branch Hl | Brevard |
| Jul 2025 | 3.22 | $155,000 | $48,137 | 99999 Pete Mann Rd | Brevard |
| Jul 2025 | 4.17 | $33,500 | $8,024 | 0 Eastatoe Gap Rd Unit 52 | Rosman |
| Jul 2025 | 8.10 | $150,000 | $18,519 | Big Branch Rd | Brevard |
| Jul 2025 | 1.02 | $14,000 | $13,780 | Aberdeen Ln #654-B | Brevard |
| Jul 2025 | 1.50 | $75,000 | $49,900 | Lot 25 Panther Ridge Drive | Lake Toxaway |
| Jul 2025 | 22.30 | $320,000 | $14,350 | 516 Richland Creek Rd | Lake Toxaway |
| Jul 2025 | 33.53 | $320,000 | $9,544 | Richland Ridge Rd | Lake Toxaway |
| Jul 2025 | 4.95 | $190,000 | $38,384 | 208 Chapman Hill Rd | Pisgah Forest |
| Jun 2025 | 1.42 | $135,000 | $95,070 | 99999 Panther Ridge Rd #2R | Lake Toxaway |
| Jun 2025 | 1.16 | $9,000 | $7,759 | ? Connestee Trl | Brevard |
| Jun 2025 | 1.96 | $250,000 | $127,551 | 54 Old Little Mountain Rd | Pisgah Forest |
| Jun 2025 | 3.14 | $130,000 | $41,401 | 99999 Boulder Xing | Cedar Mountain |
| Jun 2025 | 1.39 | $24,500 | $17,626 | G9 Mills Ln #Penthouse 1 | Sapphire |
| Jun 2025 | 1.77 | $87,500 | $49,435 | 19 21 23 Whetstone Gap Road | Lake Toxaway |
| Jun 2025 | 10.81 | $400,000 | $37,003 | Camp 3 Long Branch Rd | Brevard |
| Jun 2025 | 2.06 | $270,000 | $131,068 | 999 Old Ivy Ln | Pisgah Forest |
| Jun 2025 | 1.25 | $35,000 | $28,000 | 104 Hawk Mountain Road | Lake Toxaway |
| Jun 2025 | 1.85 | $105,000 | $56,757 | 999 Laurel Thicket | Brevard |
| Jun 2025 | 1.68 | $50,000 | $29,762 | 821 Turkey Pen Gap Rd | Horse Shoe |
| Jun 2025 | 2.69 | $325,000 | $120,818 | 1883 Rich Mountain Rd | Brevard |
| May 2025 | 2.57 | $170,000 | $66,148 | 0 Panthertown Rd #38R | Lake Toxaway |
| May 2025 | 2.42 | $132,500 | $54,752 | MR 16 Meadow Ridge Road | Lake Toxaway |
| May 2025 | 5.15 | $410,000 | $79,612 | 345 Hidden Lane | Sapphire |
| May 2025 | 2.11 | $145,000 | $68,720 | 355 Oxford Ct | Brevard |
| May 2025 | 1.67 | $57,750 | $34,581 | U18-L72 Uwaga Ct | Brevard |
| May 2025 | 1.22 | $475,000 | $389,664 | Lot 118 Toxaway Drive | Lake Toxaway |
| May 2025 | 1.22 | $475,000 | $389,664 | Toxaway Dr #118 | Lake Toxaway |
| May 2025 | 4.37 | $70,500 | $16,133 | Tbd Frozen Creek Rd | Brevard |
| May 2025 | 2.24 | $17,000 | $7,589 | 22 Double Creek Dr Lot 22 & 25 | Brevard |
| May 2025 | 2.24 | $17,000 | $7,589 | 22 Double Creek Drive | Brevard |
| May 2025 | 2.20 | $145,000 | $65,909 | L11 Heritage Dr | Sapphire |
| May 2025 | 2.76 | $204,555 | $74,114 | L101 Rock House Falls Ln | Sapphire |
| May 2025 | 24.00 | $795,495 | $33,146 | L100 Rock House Falls Ln | Sapphire |
| May 2025 | 1.06 | $85,000 | $80,189 | M77 Pine Mountain Trl #77 | Brevard |
| May 2025 | 2.51 | $24,500 | $9,761 | 20 Trillium Ln | Rosman |
| May 2025 | 2.13 | $145,000 | $68,075 | L9 Heritage Dr | Sapphire |
| May 2025 | 2.20 | $145,000 | $65,909 | L10 Heritage Dr | Sapphire |
| May 2025 | 146.87 | $1,100,000 | $7,490 | L22-26 E Aerie Rd #22-26 | Pisgah Forest |
| May 2025 | 1.92 | $75,000 | $39,062 | 304 Wodigeasgohi Dr | Brevard |
| Apr 2025 | 3.53 | $475,000 | $134,561 | 0 Spencer Ln | Lake Toxaway |
| Apr 2025 | 60.00 | $420,000 | $7,000 | 5100 Homer McCall Rd | Lake Toxaway |
| Apr 2025 | 2.75 | $50,000 | $18,182 | Eastatoe Gap Rd #10 | Rosman |
| Apr 2025 | 3.00 | $35,000 | $11,667 | 6800 Silversteen Rd | Lake Toxaway |
| Apr 2025 | 2.10 | $45,000 | $21,429 | 999 Moon Cir #135 | Brevard |
| Apr 2025 | 4.92 | $175,000 | $35,569 | 4 Harlow And Cricket Dr | Balsam Grove |
| Apr 2025 | 1.39 | $15,000 | $10,791 | 21 Indian Lake Rd #21 | Lake Toxaway |
| Apr 2025 | 3.77 | $95,000 | $25,199 | 99999 Slick Rock Rd | Brevard |
| Apr 2025 | 1.20 | $75,000 | $62,500 | L75 Mountain Home Trl #75 | Brevard |
| Apr 2025 | 4.02 | $525,000 | $130,597 | L4 Old Cottage Ln | Brevard |
| Apr 2025 | 1.23 | $80,000 | $65,041 | Stone Field Trl #68 | Brevard |
| Apr 2025 | 9.13 | $173,000 | $18,949 | Raynolds Rdg | Lake Toxaway |
| Mar 2025 | 1.48 | $110,000 | $74,324 | LOT M35 Pine Mountain Trl | Brevard |
| Mar 2025 | 2.42 | $63,000 | $26,033 | 2986 Slick Fisher Rd | Lake Toxaway |
| Mar 2025 | 1.04 | $73,500 | $70,673 | 8&9 Arbor Ln | Pisgah Forest |
| Mar 2025 | 5.19 | $130,000 | $25,048 | TRACT-32B Kentwood Ln | Pisgah Forest |
| Mar 2025 | 5.72 | $135,000 | $23,601 | LOT 66 Sandy Ln | Brevard |
| Mar 2025 | 10.60 | $245,000 | $23,113 | 999 Stones Lake Rd | Cedar Mountain |
| Mar 2025 | 31.62 | $1,400,000 | $44,276 | 999 Cascade Lake Rd | Cedar Mountain |
| Mar 2025 | 2.19 | $86,000 | $39,269 | 134 Green Hollow Ln | Brevard |
| Mar 2025 | 1.30 | $75,000 | $57,692 | Tbd Kawani Ln | Brevard |
| Mar 2025 | 1.07 | $15,000 | $14,019 | 999 Hickory Hollow Rd | Lake Toxaway |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $40,000 |
| Recent Sales | 27 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 109 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.64 acres |
| Active Listings | 47 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.74 | $40,000 | 11 Upper Whitewater Rd | Sapphire |
| Feb 2026 | 0.82 | $210,000 | 0 Pine Mountain Trl #M3 | Brevard |
| Feb 2026 | 0.40 | $29,000 | Ossarooga Ct Lot 29/unit 6 | Brevard |
| Jan 2026 | 0.51 | $18,000 | L72 Salola Ln | Brevard |
| Jan 2026 | 0.98 | $15,000 | TBD Whisper Wind Court | Sapphire |
| Jan 2026 | 0.74 | $95,000 | M92 Pine Mountain Trl #M92 | Brevard |
| Jan 2026 | 0.75 | $34,000 | Honeysuckle Ridge Rd #14 | Pisgah Forest |
| Dec 2025 | 0.97 | $125,000 | 41 Mountain Brook Trl | Brevard |
| Dec 2025 | 0.89 | $37,500 | LOT 26 Ridge Trail Dr | Balsam Grove |
| Dec 2025 | 0.74 | $20,000 | Lot 50 Big Pine Road | Sapphire |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0.70 | $25,000 | 9999 Shelton Rd #1 | Lake Toxaway |
| Nov 2025 | 0.77 | $20,000 | 285 Pine Cone Court | Sapphire |
| Nov 2025 | 0.98 | $196,000 | 325 Round Top Mountain Road | Sapphire |
| Nov 2025 | 0.57 | $30,000 | U02 L340 Salola Ln #340/02 | Brevard |
| Nov 2025 | 0.28 | $79,900 | Grove St #25 | Brevard |
| Nov 2025 | 0.81 | $50,000 | RRL020 Lakeside Drive | Lake Toxaway |
| Nov 2025 | 0.07 | $545,000 | 169 W Resorts Blvd | Lake Toxaway |
| Nov 2025 | 0.12 | $95,000 | 999 Fisher Rd #7B | Brevard |
| Nov 2025 | 0.84 | $2,050,000 | L83 N Club Blvd #83 | Lake Toxaway |
| Nov 2025 | 0.84 | $2,050,000 | L83 N Club Boulevard | Lake Toxaway |
| Nov 2025 | 0.43 | $25,000 | 377 Tsisqua Cir #377/02 | Brevard |
| Oct 2025 | 0.45 | $17,500 | Kanasgowa Dr | Brevard |
| Oct 2025 | 0.52 | $80,000 | 0 SE Shore Dr | Lake Toxaway |
| Oct 2025 | 0.47 | $1,000 | 999 Dvdegi Ct | Brevard |
| Sep 2025 | 0.79 | $36,500 | Lot 6A Club Drive | Sapphire |
| Sep 2025 | 0.39 | $180,000 | McMinn Ave | Brevard |
| Sep 2025 | 0.70 | $850,000 | LOT 102a Highway 64 Dr #102 | Lake Toxaway |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 33,243 |
| Population (2020) | 32,986 |
| Population Growth | 0.78% |
| Median Household Income | $64,523 |
| Median Home Value | $336,100 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,147 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,557 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 23.8% |
| Median Age | 51.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6,111 (18.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
Market Overview
Transylvania County, North Carolina has a population of 33,243, which has grown 0.78% since 2020. The median household income is $64,523, below the national median of $74,580 by 13.5%. The housing vacancy rate of 23.8% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in North Carolina makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $33,493 per acre, with properties averaging 5.80 acres. There are currently 200 active land listings in the county.
Related Resources
- Sell Land in Transylvania County, NC
- How to Sell Land in North Carolina
- FSBO Guide
- Land Valuation Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Transylvania County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Transylvania County has a population of 33,243. The county has grown 0.78% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Transylvania County?
The median household income in Transylvania County is $64,523, which is 13.5% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Transylvania County growing or shrinking?
Transylvania County is growing. The population has increased 0.78% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Transylvania County?
The median home value in Transylvania County is $336,100. The housing vacancy rate is 23.8%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $33,493 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $55,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Transylvania County, North Carolina?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.