Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $397K
- Median rent
- $1,750/mo
- Days on market
- 244 days
- Gross rental yield
- 5.28%
- STR vs LTR
- $2,294/mo STR · $1,750/mo LTR
The median listing price in New Bern, NC ZIP 28562 is $397,450 as of May 2026.
The median market rent in New Bern, NC ZIP 28562 is $1,750/month as of May 2026.
The median days on market in New Bern, NC ZIP 28562 is 244 days as of May 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $397,450 and a median rent of $1,750/month, the gross rental yield in New Bern, NC ZIP 28562 is 5.28% as of May 2026.
In New Bern, NC ZIP 28562, median Airbnb revenue is $2,294/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,750/month as of May 2026.
New Bern, NC 28562 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 28562
Report Date: May 2026
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.
Market Overview
This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Market Metrics
The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Rental Market
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.
Current Mortgage Rate Context
Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:
Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in New Bern, NC, are averaging approximately 6.36% to 6.58% as of May 2026, reflecting a period of sustained upward pressure on borrowing costs for property owners in this market.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- The primary indicator of recent transaction activity is the median sold price of $319,945, which reflects market value in May 2026 and sits alongside a year-over-year price trend that is up.
- The median listing price of $397,450 sits above the median sold price of $319,945, a spread that may indicate pricing friction between seller expectations and realized transaction prices.
- Liquidity appears muted given the prolonged median days on market of 244, which suggests slower sales velocity and gives buyers more time to negotiate on individual SFR and condo transactions.
- Market context shows a neutral market temperature and rent trends that are flat while interest rate pressure is elevated—current mortgage conditions are described as averaging approximately 6.36% to 6.58%—so expect balanced-to-cautious buyer behavior and incremental sensitivity to financing costs.
Notable Properties
The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.
Recent Transactions
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Sold above market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.36% rate, 0.6% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 5/19/2026
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