Fall 2026 Market Update
Two days, full price
This summer, a few Around Tryon Properties listings in Tryon, NC went under contract in just 2 days, at full asking price. The lesson: the right property, priced right from day one, still brings top dollar here.
Tryon is writing its own story
National headlines call this a buyer's market. In Tryon, the picture is more interesting: good news for buyers and sellers, depending on the property.
More sales
15 vs. 11
July sales vs. a year earlier
Median price
$360,000
Median sale price
Above list
~13%
Of sales closed above list
Room to negotiate
~5%
Average discount off list
More homes are selling. Tryon saw 15 sales in July, up from 11 a year earlier.
Prices have eased, and that opens doors. The median sale price is about $360,000, and Zillow's typical home value is $347,600. Some homes are now at price points we haven't seen since [2019].
The right homes still sell fast. About 13% of recent sales closed above list price.
Buyers have room to negotiate on everything else. The average home sold about 5% below list, and buyers have breathing space to decide, a welcome relief.
Tryon's market is really two markets, each with its own advantage right now:
Opportunity
Around $360,000
Homes that may need updating are now within reach for first-time buyers and investors, at price points not seen in years. Buy low, improve over time, and build equity.
Dream Home
Around $750,000
Views, acreage, and move-in-ready homes draw buyers relocating from across the country. Well-prepared homes here are still earning top prices.
Tryon is a small market, so a few sales can swing these numbers. We're always happy to pull MLS figures for your street or neighborhood.
Nationally, affordability remains tight. In Tryon, homes that need a little love (dated kitchens, overgrown yards, odd spots, deferred projects) are now within reach for first-time buyers and investors.
That's a real opening. You can buy at a lower price point, improve the home over time, and position yourself for future appreciation. And while financial markets wobble, many buyers value real estate as a tangible, long-term place for their money: something you can live in, rent out, and improve.
You can tour, inspect, and negotiate with more breathing room than buyers have had in years. The best-priced homes still move quickly, so it helps to have someone local who knows which ones have room to talk.
For sellers: the right home still commands top price
Well-located, well-kept homes priced right from the start are still drawing strong, full-price offers. The key is knowing where your home fits:
• Priced right from day one. Fresh listings get the most attention, and that's when the strongest offers arrive.
• Ready to show. Paint, smart repairs, decluttering, or staging can make the difference. We'll tell you which projects pay off and which to skip, and we coordinate everything, which especially helps owners selling from out of town.
Sell or rent?
If you inherited a Tryon home or your plans have shifted, we'll compare real numbers: likely sale price, rental income, and carrying costs. We manage 25 properties for owners who live elsewhere, so we can handle whichever path makes sense.
Let's talk
Lynne brings more than 25 years of experience in appraisals, sales, investment analysis, and property management. Call 828-817-1800 for an easy, honest conversation about your home and your plans.
Around Tryon Properties | Lynne Perlmutter, Broker-in-Charge
Sources
• Redfin, Tryon, NC Housing Market (data through July 2026)
• Zillow Home Value Index, Tryon, NC
• Redfin, buyers vs. sellers report (September 10, 2026)
• National Association of Realtors, Existing-Home Sales, August 2026