The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27889 sells for about $354,400, or $184 per square foot.
Homes take about 79 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,500 a month.
ZIP 27889 — Washington
The 27889 housing market is currently balanced with a median home sale price of $354,400. Market activity remains steady, though specific metrics like sales counts and price-cut percentages are not currently published at the ZIP level. The area continues to serve as a regional hub with a cost of living below national averages.
This ZIP is suitable for families and retirees seeking a waterfront lifestyle in a historic small-town setting with a lower cost of living compared to national averages.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 79 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 16.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 27889, Beaufort County, NC
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
The mean travel time to work for residents is approximately 23.1 minutes.
The area features access to the Pamlico River waterfront, local parks, and historic downtown shopping and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and apartments, with a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,010 for FY 2027.
The local economy is anchored by the Washington, NC Micro Area, with a mix of small-town commerce and regional services.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Features local boutiques, restaurants, and waterfront access along the Pamlico River.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.