Land and home values in Cumberland County, North Carolina
Cumberland County (metro core, Fayetteville, NC) covers 653 square miles and 81 census tracts. Residential land is about $4.01 per sq ft at the county median, from $2.36 in its most rural tracts to $6.95 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $203,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,260 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $4.01 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $174,501 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $43,625 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $6,750 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $203,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $144,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $260,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,120 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,260 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,710 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,110 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 7.4% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 6 | $6.87 | $354,000 | $1,280 |
| Upper | 14 | $5.01 | $284,000 | $1,310 |
| Mid | 25 | $3.79 | $203,000 | $1,260 |
| Entry | 33 | $3.30 | $137,000 | $1,260 |
| Rural | 3 | $4.68 | $173,000 | $1,350 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westshore | Subdivision | $15.20 | $384,000 |
| Forest Lakes Country Club Hill | Subdivision | $14.50 | $374,000 |
| Westshore Park | Subdivision | $14.10 | $366,000 |
| Raeford Road Homes | Subdivision | $14.10 | $368,000 |
| Highland Place | Subdivision | $14.10 | $369,000 |
| Dogwood Point | Subdivision | $14.10 | $370,000 |
| Joe L Thompson | Subdivision | $14.00 | $367,000 |
| Brownlea Estates | Subdivision | $13.40 | $359,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Cumberland County, NC?
Residential land in Cumberland County, NC is about $4.01 per square foot, or $174,501 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $43,625. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Cumberland County, NC?
The typical (median) home in Cumberland County, NC is worth about $203,000, with entry-level homes around $144,000 and upper-end homes around $260,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Cumberland County, NC?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,260 a month in Cumberland County, NC, a 1-bedroom about $1,120 and a 3-bedroom about $1,710 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Cumberland County, NC?
Farmland averages about $6,750 an acre in Cumberland County, NC (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.