We found 34 publicly posted hardwood prices from 1 North Carolina dealer, covering 9 species. Across all species and thicknesses the median is $6.20 per board foot, ranging $3.25–$14.75. Every figure below comes from a dealer's own price list or product page, checked in October 2026 — nothing is estimated.
In this data, Poplar has the lowest species median in North Carolina ($3.40/bf) and Walnut the highest ($12.20/bf). The single lowest posted price is $3.25/bf (Poplar 4/4, The Hardwood Store of NC); the highest is $14.75/bf (Walnut 12/4, The Hardwood Store of NC).
| Species | Median | Range | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | $5.95 | $5.85–$9.25 | 5 |
| Cherry | $6.95 | $5.25–$9.95 | 5 |
| Hard Maple | $6.95 | $5.45–$7.25 | 4 |
| Hickory | $4.75 | $4.25–$5.95 | 3 |
| Poplar | $3.40 | $3.25–$3.55 | 4 |
| Red Oak | $3.95 | $3.75–$4.35 | 3 |
| Soft Maple | $5.95 | $5.45–$6.75 | 3 |
| Walnut | $12.20 | $10.45–$14.75 | 4 |
| White Oak | $8.45 | $7.95–$11.95 | 3 |
Each row mixes thicknesses, grades and rough vs surfaced stock from that state's dealers, so use the searchable table or the species pages for like-for-like comparisons.
| Dealer | Location | Ships? | Prices | Species (links go to the source) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hardwood Store of NC | Gibsonville, NC | Yes (nationwide) | 34 | Ash, Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red Oak, Soft Maple, Walnut, White Oak | 2026-10-16 |
| Dealer | Location | Ships? | What the dealer's site says | Where we found it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hardwood Store of NC | Gibsonville, NC | Yes (nationwide) | Own-truck delivery within NC ($59-$89 by area) and UPS/LTL shipments nationwide; call for freight rates; smaller orders can ship by UPS; also pickup at Gibsonville and Salisbury | source (2026-10-16) |
Shipping details come from each dealer's own site as of the date shown; “Not stated” means we found no shipping policy, not that the dealer does not ship. Always confirm with the dealer.
Prices change without notice and may differ by grade, width, length and quantity — call the dealer before you drive. Paid something different? Report it below.
Use the board foot calculator to convert board dimensions to board feet and a rough cost.
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