Why Live in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, 25 miles east of Lumberton, is a quiet Bladen County town offering Southern charm and homes priced below the U.S. national median. “A lot of people are looking to be in the country after COVID,” says James Lovell, a broker with Gator Realty Group and with over 10 years of experience. Anchored by a modest downtown lined with mom-and-pop stores and soul-food restaurants, Elizabethtown provides small-town living without sacrificing convenience. “They have a main street that’s still vibrant,” Lovell says. “That’s one difference between Elizabethtown and a lot of other small towns.” Parks and lakes add rural character, and U.S. Route 701 grants easy access to larger cities, including Fayetteville, 37 miles away. Set along narrow residential streets, single-family homes in Elizabethtown are typically ranch-style built during the mid- to late 20th century, but there are a few pockets of 21st-century developments as well. Lovell says. Most homes have uncovered driveways, but some have attached carports or garages; front lawns are dotted with traditional mailboxes and mature pine trees. Residents are evenly split between owners and renters. On the east side of town, there
Home Trends in Elizabethtown, NC
On average, homes in Elizabethtown, NC sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Elizabethtown, NC over the last 12 months is $249,950, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$249,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$272,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$189,450
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$123,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Number of Homes for Sale
30
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Median List Price
$259,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%