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James City real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the James City real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

May 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026

Median sale price
$338K
-0.8% from Q2 '26
Median list price
$327K
-2.9% from Q2 '26
Active listings
48
-17% from Q2 '26
Homes sold
43
-6.5% from Q2 '26
New pendings
25
-26% from Q2 '26
New listings
22
-33% from Q2 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for James City

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for James City Q3 '21 Q3 '22 Q3 '23 Q3 '24 Q3 '25 Q2 '26 Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $236K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $185K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $225K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $250K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $240K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $307K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $244K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $310K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $263K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $265K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $299K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $322K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $315K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $320K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $326K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $323K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $325K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $318K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $332K Median sale price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $341K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $183K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $205K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $250K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $250K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $290K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $290K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $315K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $290K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $322K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $282K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $316K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $320K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $323K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $326K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $323K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $329K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $325K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $338K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $339K Median list price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $337K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $236K Median list price $183K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $185K Median list price $205K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $225K Median list price $250K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $250K Median list price $250K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $240K Median list price $290K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $307K Median list price $290K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $244K Median list price $315K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $310K Median list price $290K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $263K Median list price $322K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $265K Median list price $282K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $299K Median list price $316K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $322K Median list price $320K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $315K Median list price $323K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $320K Median list price $326K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $326K Median list price $323K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $323K Median list price $329K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $325K Median list price $325K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $318K Median list price $338K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $332K Median list price $339K Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 Median sale price $341K Median list price $337K
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Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).

James City is currently tilted toward sellers, with the market gauge indicating a seller’s market. Inventory is tight, with only about 1.2 months of supply in this rolling three‑month view. Active listings are down sharply compared with last year, dropping nearly 39 percent.

Over the same rolling period, typical home values are up modestly year over year, rising about 4 percent, while the median list price has held roughly flat. Homes are trading very close to asking prices, with the average sale-to-list ratio near 99 percent, and about 31 percent of properties selling above list. Even with limited new listings, the number of homes sold has grown more than 13 percent from a year ago, showing that buyers are still active when the right properties appear.

Conditions have also shifted in terms of timing, as the median days on market has lengthened to around a month and a half in this rolling three‑month window. New listings and pending sales are both down more than 40 percent year over year, which helps explain why supply remains constrained despite steady demand. With these crosscurrents in prices, inventory, and speed, both buyers and sellers in James City can benefit from Agent Pronto connecting them with an agent who understands how to navigate this specific market.



Learn more about what James City has to offer.

James City offers residents a welcoming, close-knit community with accessible parks, vibrant local businesses, engaging events, and convenient services that support a high quality of life.

James City stands apart from nearby New Bern with its quieter, more residential feel and immediate access to the Neuse River and Coastal Carolina Regional Airport. Many residents value that they can be on historic Tryon Palace grounds or along the New Bern Riverwalk in minutes, then return home to a neighborhood that feels distinctly local and close knit.

Daily life often revolves around the water and open space. Boaters and anglers head toward the NC Wildlife Resources Commission boat ramps on the Neuse, while families frequent Creekside Park for ballfields, walking paths, and playgrounds. Nearby CarolinaEast Medical Center and a range of small businesses, restaurants, and services just across the river keep essentials within easy reach.

Housing in James City includes long established streets, newer subdivisions, and properties with potential river views, which creates a wide range of price points and opportunities. Proximity to Craven County schools and employment centers in Havelock and Morehead City adds to the area’s appeal for commuters and military households.

Because the market here moves with both local demand and coastal influences, timing and preparation matter. Whether you hope to secure a waterfront-adjacent home or position your property competitively, connecting with the right local expert through Agent Pronto can help both buyers and sellers make smart, well timed decisions in James City.

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“Exceptional Realtor and Advocate We could not have asked for a better realtor to help us purchase our new home and sell our townhome. From the very beginning, she was incredibly responsive, attentive, and always available to support us throughout the entire process. She did an outstanding job representing us and was truly our advocate every step of the way. She listened to what was important to us, provided thoughtful guidance, and made sure our interests were always well represented. Her professionalism, knowledge, and commitment gave us tremendous confidence during what can be a very stressful process. We always felt that we had someone in our corner who genuinely cared about helping us find the right home and making the experience as smooth as possible. We are so grateful for everything she did and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home.”

DiMaggio · North Myrtle Beach, SC

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Century 21 Barefoot Realty
“Finding the right home took a few tries, but it worked out perfectly because Katerina stuck with all the parameters. Otherwise we would have missed this property and just kept looking. She also knew how to negotiate, which means not losing a bid.”

Sam Baig · Charlotte, NC

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Century 21 Providence
“Judy had our house listed and under contract within 72 hours. Very knowledgeable of the local market and very good at helping a first time seller navigate the process. Would use her again.”

Derek · Jacksonville, NC

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Berkshire Hathaway Hometown Realtors
“I had a wonderful house hunting experience and with not knowing much going into the process he made sure I understood everything going into each process. Would definitely recommend to anyone I know looking to buy a home!”

Cassandra Brown · Pikeville, NC

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Pink Flamingo Realty LLC
“Both Amanda and Kevin were amazing. A true team. We felt like we were their only clients and they walked us through everything we asked and more. Perfect asking price set for our house and had a signed contract within 6 days. We highly recommend them Both. Rob and Laura”

Rob H · Apex, NC

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“We truly had the best experience working with Liz! She was responsive, knowledgeable, and always went above and beyond for us. She made buying our home so easy and stress-free, and we always felt like she had our best interests at heart. She communicated every step of the way with us, checking in with any update no matter how big or small. We couldn’t recommend her more!”

Matt and Jenna Dicken · Carolina Beach, NC

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Sold Buy the Sea Realty
“Andrew Harris has been the most helpful, professional person we dealt with so far. He goes above and beyond to insure his clients have the information and services they need. I highly recommend Andrew (A )”

Bob Gahrmann · Bethel, NC

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eXp Realty
“Pour Elle est present elements, Elle est tres profferionelle,,Elle est toujours sourillantr et toujours dispose pour donne son support quan on aura lesion Elle est toujours pres a touts apple de la part de son client.felicitation Melisa et son staff que Dieu vous benisse”

Lyonel Archil · Smithfield, NC

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Century 21 Triangle Group
“Jeff Lesley and his team provided service beyond my expectations. I had to have new flooring installed in my unit. Since I live out of town, he selected samples of flooring and emailed them to me to make a select. He recommended an attorney for me to use and a handyman to install my flooring. In addition, his team returned equipment and picked up keys for me. Therefore, I didn't have to make a 2 1/2 hour drive to the beach. Jeff and his team are very professional. I couldn't have picked a better agent. I highly recommend Jeff.”

Lois Reeve · Carolina Beach, NC

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Century 21 Vanguard
“Jacqueline is awesome. I didn't think I could buy a home by myself. Jacqueline and her Mortgage team got me approved! Jumped through hoops, got me approved for my little Doll House. Highly recommend Jacqueline for your real estate agent!”

Lynn Godwin · Rock Hill, SC

“Mitzy is the best realtor around! She helped my parents buy & sell, and after seeing how great she was with them, we decided to use her services for our first home! We had an amazing experience. Mitzy is reliable, knowledgeable, friendly and supportive every step of the way. She was always quick to respond, even to our silly questions, and made an intimidating thing seem so much easier! We couldn't have done this without her. We recomend Mitzy to everybody!”

Kaelah Weaver · Lincolnton, NC

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Century 21 Town and Country Realty
“I couldn’t be happier with the experience of selling my home with Nichole! From day one, her professionalism and communication made the process completely stress-free. She guided my wife and I through every detail and negotiated a final sale price that exceeded our expectations. If you want a knowledgeable, proactive, and genuinely caring agent, look no further than her! She is the best there is!”

Javier Contreras Jr · Jacksonville, NC

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Century 21 Champion
“Once again Sonia and her husband came through for us. The first time when we bought our new home, this time when we sold the old home. They made the selling experience very easy. They worked very hard to get us showings and it happened very quickly. 10/10! Thank you guys for all your hard work.”

Marcus Abernathy · Burlington, NC

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Keller Williams Central
“thank u for everything and helping me along the way.”

Keondra Sturdivant · Albemarle, NC

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eXp Realty LLC
“Ava from Century 21 was absolutely fantastic to work with. She went above and beyond to help us find the right home and secure a great deal. For over two months, she patiently guided us through the process and never hesitated to travel up to an hour from her office so we could explore homes across the area. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care made all the difference. We’re truly grateful for her hard work and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top‑tier realtor.”

Daniel Artis · New Bern, NC

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Century 21 The Realty Group
“Chris is a truly exceptional sales professional as well as an honest and reliable realtor. I have recommended him to neighbors . I appreciated his above and beyond service as much as his low stress and friendly manner .”

Angela · Wilmington, NC

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
“Anthony Love showed superior knowledge of the market and got me asking price for my home! He's one of the best agents that I've ever worked with and I will be using him again!”

Arbie · Jacksonville, NC

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Century 21 Champion Real Estate
“We are so glad that we found Anna Hurst! All thanks to your service, we might not have ever known about her.”

Betty Bornefeld N. · Newport, NC

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Bogue Banks Realty, Inc
“Ms. Simpson truly is an exceptional agent, time and time again she has worked deligently on our behalf. Always a hard worker and a superb communicator, she has always shown her humble expertise and knowledge, a well versed subject matter expert. Above all, her patience and loyalty set the standard for our trust in her abilities to make the process work for all that is involved.”

Tony · Hubert, NC

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Berkshire Hathaway Hometown Realtors
“Kat was great to work with and looked after our interests thru the entire process. Highly recommend.”

C S Sheppard · Lancaster, SC

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Re/Max Executive

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