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Haw River NC Real Estate Market Report – What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

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Homes for sale in Haw River, NC — Mantle Realty

Haw River is a small Alamance County town with a mill-village past and an easy small-town feel, sitting right on the river it's named for next to Burlington.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on your home's value, understanding the Haw River market helps you make smarter moves.

Let's break it down.

What's Happening in Haw River NC

  • Home Prices: Values here stay approachable compared to the bigger cities nearby, which is a big part of the town's appeal for first-time buyers.
  • Inventory: This is a compact town, so the number of homes for sale can be tight—when the right one lists, it's worth moving on.
  • Days on Market: Well-priced homes near the river and the interstate tend to find buyers quickly.
  • Buyer Demand: Steady interest from folks who want Burlington-close convenience without a Burlington price tag.

Who's Moving to Haw River?

Plenty of buyers roll in from Burlington and Graham, since the I-85/40 corridor runs right past town and puts jobs and shopping just minutes away. Greensboro is an easy drive to the west, which makes Haw River a smart landing spot for commuters who want their money to stretch further.

And for locals, Haw River is home—generations of families who like the riverside quiet, the tight-knit feel, and the short hop to everything Alamance County offers.

Why This Market Report Matters

Haw River is its own little market, and it doesn't always move the way Burlington does. The live numbers below tell the real story, refreshed as listings change.

Thinking about buying or selling in Haw River? We track it daily, backed by real local numbers.

Let's talk about your goals and what's actually happening in the Haw River market—reach out to the Mantle Realty team anytime.

Market at a glance

Over the last 6 months, homes sold for 98.2% of list price in 74 days on average.

Average price, last 12 months

What sellers asked vs. what homes actually sold for, by closing month.

List · $303K Sold · $292K
$450K$370K$290K$210K
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep

Homes sold per month

Closed sales, last 12 months.

Sold tab (last 6 months) Earlier

Peak: 24 sales in Apr. Last month: 4.

Where the market stands

All homes in this report, by status.

145homes
Active66 · 46%
Under contract21 · 14%
Sold (6 mo)58 · 40%

Buyer's or seller's market?

Months it would take to sell every active home at the pace of the last 6 months.

5.5months of inventory
Seller's, under 4BalancedBuyer's, over 6

Supply and demand are roughly in balance in this market.

Average price by status

Active$400K
Under contract$354K
Sold$346K

Average days on market

Active111 days
Under contract56 days
Sold74 days

Browse homes by status

Choose a status to see its numbers, charts and listings.

Active homes

Currently for sale
Homes for sale 66
Average list price $400,491
Avg. days on market 111 days
Avg. price per ft² $183 Based on 58 of 66 homes
Avg. living area 1,980 ft² Based on 58 of 66 homes
Avg. beds / baths 3.3 / 2.8

Price vs. living area

Each dot is a home. Hover a dot for its address, click it to see the home.

8 homes didn’t report living area and aren’t shown.

$900K$600K$300K$0

Price vs. living area: 58 homes plotted, up to $900K and 6,000 ft².

0 ft²2,0004,0006,000 ft²

How long homes have been listed

Number of homes by days on market.

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

8 homes didn’t report bedrooms and aren’t shown.

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

120 1st Street$244
315 Lang Court$241
315 Lang Ct$241
132 N State St$238
2648 Millbrook Dr$232
2648 Millbrook Drive$232
2329 Millbrook Drive$219

All active listings

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AddressBedsBathsLiving ft²List price$ / ft²Days on market
13 Town Branch RdHaw River, NC 27253 ———$3,066,360—12 days
Jimmie Kerr RoadHaw River, NC 27258 ———$750,000—16 days
Jimmie Kerr RdHaw River, NC 27258 ———$750,000—16 days
Vl Vl Hwy 70 East Highway EHaw River, NC 27258 ———$650,000—267 days
2648 Millbrook DrHaw River, NC 27258 332,712$629,900$23220 days
2648 Millbrook DriveHaw River, NC 27258 332,712$629,900$232153 days
2858 Needham Ln Ne Unit Ne 51Haw River, NC 27258 433,571$563,545$1575 days
4351 Salem Church RdHaw River, NC 27258 332,606$549,000$21040 days
2851 Needham Ln Ne Unit Ne 4Haw River, NC 27258 432,557$547,920$21424 days
2864 Needham Ln Ne Unit Ne 52Haw River, NC 27258 432,686$537,900$2004 days
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Listings provided courtesy of Triangle MLS, Inc. of NC, Internet Data Exchange Database. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. Data last updated .