Is Wake County, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Wake County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Wake County, NC

How much do homes in Wake County, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$472,436

$223/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$10,356(+2.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Wake County have sold for 2.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wake County was $472,436 in March 2024, up 2.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $223.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $246K$249.9K
+1.6%
2 $312.5K$317.1K
+1.5%
3 $399.9K$404.8K
+1.2%
4 $562.3K$576.1K
+2.4%
5+ $725K$749.8K
+3.4%

Summary: Wake County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Wake County
+2.2%
Durham County
+1.4%
Franklin County
-0.9%
Granville County
-1.6%
Johnston County
-2.2%

Housing Supply in Wake County, NC

How many homes are available in Wake County, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
4,2944,386+2.1%

Summary: The Wake County real estate market had 4,386 homes for sale in March 2024, a 2.1% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 4547
+4.4%
2 422425
+0.7%
3 1,8151,862
+2.6%
4 1,3731,403
+2.2%
5+ 639649
+1.6%

Summary: The Wake County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1,0101,133+12.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

490 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

296 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

347 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Wake County, you may be able to get a good deal. 43.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,133 homes were sold or pending in Wake County in March 2024, up by 12.2% month-over-month. Of the 1,133 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 31% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Wake County, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
101 Days79 Days-21.9%

Summary: Homes in Wake County had an average of 79 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 21.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

156 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

673 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

304 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Wake County has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During March 2024, 1133 homes were sold in Wake County; 14% of homes were sold within 30 days, 59% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 27% 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 27 Days Ago

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