Ashley Dotson • Real Estate

11/27/2025

11/12/2025

At Preferred Properties of Asheville, we’re keeping a close eye on the market so you don’t have to.
Here’s a quick look at the October 2025 housing market statistics:
📈 Percentage change is year-over-year from 2024.
📍 City of Asheville
Average Sales Price: $572,007 ⬇️ 8.3%
Average List Price: $755,481 ⬆️ 15.2%
Closed Sales: 192 ⬆️ 131.3%
Pending Sales: 176 ⬆️ 220.0%
Days on Market: 64 ⬆️ 64.1%
Home Inventory: 922 ⬆️ 72.0%
📍 Buncombe County
Average Sales Price: $571,671 ⬇️ 14.3%
Average List Price: $715,817 ⬆️ 15.5%
Closed Sales: 341 ⬆️ 79.5%
Pending Sales: 351 ⬆️ 161.9%
Days on Market: 64 ⬆️ 36.2%
Home Inventory: 1,697 ⬆️ 73.7%
📍 Asheville Region
(Includes Buncombe, Burke, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania & Yancey Counties)
Average Sales Price: $527,734 ⬇️ 1.7%
Average List Price: $643,323 ⬆️ 17.8%
Closed Sales: 952 ⬆️ 38.4%
Pending Sales: 998 ⬆️ 99.6%
Days on Market: 70 ⬆️ 40.0%
Home Inventory: 4,961 ⬆️ 47.0%
🔎 What it means:
The Asheville market is staying active despite some price adjustments! 🏡 While average sales prices have dipped slightly, listings and pending sales have surged—indicating a more balanced market with opportunities for both buyers and sellers. With inventory up and homes taking longer to sell, now is the perfect time to connect with a local expert who knows how to position your home or your offer for success.
💬 Thinking about making a move?
Call Ashley Dotson
📞 828-712-1899
🌐 www.preferredprop.com

10/22/2025

At Preferred Properties of Asheville, we’re keeping a close eye on the market so you don’t have to. Here’s a quick look at the September 2025 housing market statistics:
📍 City of Asheville
Average Sales Price: $604,038 ⬇️17.3%
Average List Price: $745,270 ⬆️3.3%
Closed Sales: 138 ⬇️0.7%
Pending Sales: 186 ⬆️87.9%
Days on Market: 72 ⬆️46.9%
Home Inventory: 923 ⬆️56.4%
📍 Buncombe County
Average Sales Price: $593,586 ⬇️14.4%
Average List Price: $740,016 ⬆️1.7%
Closed Sales: 271 ⬆️6.3%
Pending Sales: 337 ⬆️64.4%
Days on Market: 69 ⬆️40.8%
Home Inventory: 1,711 ⬆️59.3%
📍 Asheville Region
(Includes Buncombe, Burke, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties)
Average Sales Price: $518,579 ⬇️7.1%
Average List Price: $622,707 ⬆️1.1%
Closed Sales: 892 ⬆️23.7%
Pending Sales: 978 ⬆️51.6%
Days on Market: 69 ⬆️46.8%
Home Inventory: 5,037 ⬆️39.9%

🔎 What it means: The Asheville housing market is showing some interesting shifts! 🏡 While average sales prices are down across the city, county, and region, pending sales and inventory are up significantly—meaning more opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. With homes staying on the market longer, now is the time to strategize with a knowledgeable local agent.

10/13/2025

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10/03/2025

SEPTEMBER TOP BUYER AGENT
Ashley Dotson
Broker/REALTOR®
828-712-1899
[email protected]

09/15/2025

At Preferred Properties of Asheville, we’re keeping a close eye on the market so you don’t have to. Here’s a quick look at the August housing market statistics:
📍 City of Asheville
Average Sales Price: $717,661
Average List Price: $717,730
Closed Sales: 150
Pending Sales: 173
Days on Market (until sale): 73
Inventory of Homes for Sale: 899
📍 Buncombe County
Average Sales Price: $644,648
Average List Price: $689,267
Closed Sales: 287
Pending Sales: 314
Days on Market (until sale): 67
Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,684
📍 Asheville Region
(Includes Buncombe, Burke, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties)
Average Sales Price: $561,656
Average List Price: $620,117
Closed Sales: 885
Pending Sales: 1,005
Days on Market (until sale): 63
Inventory of Homes for Sale: 4,999
🔎 What it means: Inventory is up across the board, giving buyers more options. Prices have softened slightly in Asheville and Buncombe, but remain steady in the broader region. Sellers should be prepared for longer days on market, while buyers may find more negotiating power.
Ashley Dotson
Broker/REALTOR®
828-712-1899
[email protected]

08/15/2025

📊 July 2025 Housing Market Statistics
📍 Asheville Region
• Closed Sales: 916 ⬇️ 914
• Avg. List Price: $622,512 ⬆️ $653,228
• Inventory: 3,155 ⬆️ 4,925
• Months Supply: 3.8 ⬆️ 6.4
(6 months is considered a balanced market.)
📍 Buncombe County
• Closed Sales: 293 ⬆️ 321
• Avg. List Price: $683,136 ⬆️ $780,685
• Inventory: 904 ⬆️ 1,633
• Months Supply: 3.1 ⬆️ 6.4
(6 months is considered a balanced market.)
📍 City of Asheville
• Closed Sales: 134 ⬆️ 164
• Avg. List Price: $707,723 ⬆️ $823,235
• Inventory: 498 ⬆️ 884
• Months Supply: 3.4 ⬆️ 6.7
(6 months is considered a balanced market.)

📈 More inventory = more options for buyers.
828-712-1899
www.preferredprop.com

07/16/2025

🏡CONGRATULATIONS to my seller client and the closing of her Asheville home. Wishing her all the best on her new chapter and so excited for the new owners joining Cedarcliff Circle!
Ashley Dotson
Listing Agent
Preferred Properties of Asheville
📲 828-712-1899

07/15/2025

JUST LISTED in Grovewood Park!
📍 24 Woodcrest Road, Asheville
MLS # 4280607
🌳 0.34 acres
🛏 4 Beds | 🛁 3 Baths | 📐 2,406 sqft
Beautiful home in the heart of Grove Park. This move-in ready, meticulously maintained ranch home offers main-level living & a spacious floor plan. Step inside and discover 3 bedrooms & 2 updated bathrooms on main. The expansive screened porch off of kitchen & dining area makes it ideal for hosting gatherings & enjoying as a peaceful retreat. Gas fireplaces, one in living room & one in inviting den, provide ambiance & warmth. Finished basement includes flex space perfect for a recreation room, home office or exercise area & 4th bedroom en suite provides flexibility & privacy for guests or family. Tandem garage in basement provides tons of space & storage. Extensive landscaping includes flowering trees, shrubs, & perennials w/ beauty through all four seasons reflecting classic Grove Park elegance. North Asheville amenities at your fingertips & easy access to downtown Asheville, this home offers both style & substance in one of Asheville's most sought-after neighborhoods.
✨ Minutes to North Asheville shops, restaurants, and downtown!
📞 Ashley Dotson, Preferred Properties of Asheville
📲 828-712-1899

06/11/2025

May 2025 Housing Market Update
📣In Buncombe County, The City of Asheville, and the Asheville Region.
Thinking of making a move? Give me a call.
Ashley Dotson
828-712-1899
www.preferredprop.com
Preferred Properties of Asheville