Didn't sell
27%
about 1 in 4 · 62 expired or canceled vs. 165 sold
- Days to sell
- 38median, from the first day listed
- Sold vs. first asking
- 92.8%median sale ÷ original price
- Price cut, still didn't sell
- 4.8%median on listings that didn't sell
- Median sold price
- $172,000165 homes sold
27% of homes 50+ years old listed in Kinston didn't sell over the last 12 months
62 listings of homes 50+ years old in Kinston expired or were canceled over the last 12 months, against 165 that sold — about 1 in 4 didn't sell. Homes that sold went for a median 92.8% of their first asking price after 38 days on the market.
- Listings that didn't sell had cut their price a median 4.8% — and still didn't sell.
- They sat a median 127 days before they came off the market.
Some homes do get a contract — and still don't sell
See how often deals fall apart here, and what a dead deal costs the seller in days and dollars.
Crawl space vs. no crawl space
| Sold | Didn't sell | % didn't sell | Days to sell | vs. first ask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawl space | 195 | 57 | 23% | 34 | 94.8% |
| No crawl space | 59 | 22 | 27% | 46 | 97.5% |
By first asking price
| Sold | Didn't sell | % didn't sell | Days to sell | vs. first ask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $300K | 236 | 84 | 26% | 35 | 93.5% |
| $300–400K | 31 | 6 | 16% | 38 | 97.5% |
| $400–500K | 10 | 4 | 29% | 50 | 95.5% |
Questions sellers ask
How many homes 50+ years old don't sell in Kinston?
62 listings of homes 50+ years old in Kinston expired or were canceled over the last 12 months, against 165 that sold — about 1 in 4 didn't sell. Homes that sold went for a median 92.8% of their first asking price after 38 days on the market.
Why do listings fail to sell?
Usually price, condition or both. Homes priced right from day one sell faster and closer to their first price; homes that chase the market down with cuts often still don't sell.
Homes only, last 12 months. "Didn't sell" = the listing expired or was canceled. Days to sell count from the first day listed, including relistings. Totals only — no individual listing is shown. Source: Hive MLS data compiled by the Buddy Blake Team.