Is Raleigh, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Raleigh is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, Raleigh has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Raleigh is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Raleigh, NC

How much do homes in Raleigh, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$430,193

$230/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$15,386(+3.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Raleigh have sold for 3.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Raleigh was $430,193 in April 2024, up 3.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $230.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $237.5K$262.2K
+10.4%
2 $304.9K$306K
0.3%
3 $384.9K$391.3K
+1.7%
4 $575K$620.6K
+7.9%
5+ $806.2K$875.6K
+8.6%

Summary: Raleigh housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

House Creek Township
+4.0%
Raleigh
+3.7%
Raleigh Township
+3.7%
Meredith Township
+2.2%
Neuse Township
0.1%

Housing Supply in Raleigh, NC

How many homes are available in Raleigh, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
2,0042,079+3.7%

Summary: The Raleigh real estate market had 2,079 homes for sale in April 2024, a 3.7% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 4034
-15.0%
2 282290
+2.8%
3 866921
+6.4%
4 565600
+6.2%
5+ 251234
-6.8%

Summary: The Raleigh housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 15%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
539570+5.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

234 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

139 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

197 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Raleigh, you may be able to get a good deal. 41.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 570 homes were sold or pending in Raleigh in April 2024, up by 5.8% month-over-month. Of the 570 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 35% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Raleigh, NC

How long does it take to sell a home in Raleigh, NC?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
77 Days28 Days-63.2%

Summary: Homes in Raleigh had an average of 28 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 63.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

431 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

92 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

47 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Raleigh are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 570 homes were sold in Raleigh; 76% of homes were sold within 30 days, 16% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 9 Days Ago

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