Is Orange County, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since May 2023
Since last year, Orange County has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Orange County, NC
How much do homes in Orange County, NC cost?
Median Sold Price
$598,481
$267/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since May 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Orange County was $598,481 in May 2024, up 6.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $267.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $318.5K | $330.1K | +3.7% |
2 Bedrooms | $292.2K | $331.7K | +13.5% |
3 Bedrooms | $461.6K | $514.3K | +11.4% |
4 Bedrooms | $705K | $765K | +8.5% |
5+ Bedrooms | $896.6K | $940K | +4.8% |
Summary: Orange County housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.8%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Caswell County | $215K | $247.5K | +15.1% |
Orange County | $560.4K | $598.4K | +6.8% |
Person County | $284.9K | $300.1K | +5.4% |
Durham County | $402.2K | $412.5K | +2.6% |
Alamance County | $319.6K | $316.5K | -1.0% |
Housing Supply in Orange County, NC
How many homes are available in Orange County, NC?
Number of Homes For Sale
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
566 | 606 | +7.1% |
Summary: The Orange County real estate market had 606 homes for sale in May 2024, a 7.1% increase compared to April 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 16 | 14 | -12.5% |
2 Bedrooms | 75 | 78 | +4.0% |
3 Bedrooms | 205 | 217 | +5.9% |
4 Bedrooms | 173 | 195 | +12.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | 97 | 102 | +5.2% |
Summary: The Orange County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.2%.
Number of Homes Sold
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
153 | 172 | +12.4% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
49 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
30 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
93 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 172 homes were sold or pending in Orange County in May 2024, up by 12.4% month-over-month. Of the 172 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 54% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Orange County, NC
How long does it take to sell a home in Orange County, NC?
Average Sale Time
May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
56 Days | 13 Days | -76.7% |
Summary: Homes in Orange County had an average of 13 days on market in May 2024, down by 76.7% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
149 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
17 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During May 2024, 172 homes were sold in Orange County; 87% of homes were sold within 30 days, 10% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% of homes were sold over 90 days.