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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Cary is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Cary, NC

How much do homes in Cary, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$615,100

$263/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$43,387(+7.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Cary have sold for 7.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Cary was $615,100 in November 2024, up 7.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $263.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $221.2K$222K
0.3%
2 $352.7K$357.4K
+1.3%
3 $501.2K$525K
+4.7%
4 $635K$717K
+12.9%
5+ $931.5K$994.2K
+6.7%

Summary: Cary housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

White Oak Township
+8.4%
Cary Township
+8.1%
Cary
+7.6%
Cedar Fork Township
+4.7%
Morrisville
0%

Housing Supply in Cary, NC

How many homes are available in Cary, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
514436-15.2%

Summary: The Cary real estate market had 436 homes for sale in November 2024, a 15.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 13
+200.0%
2 5546
-16.4%
3 167149
-10.8%
4 196149
-24.0%
5+ 9589
-6.3%

Summary: The Cary housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 200%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 16.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 24%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
124111-10.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

58 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

32 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Cary, you may be able to get a good deal. 52.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 111 homes were sold or pending in Cary in November 2024, down by 10.5% month-over-month. Of the 111 sold homes, 52% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 29% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Cary, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
60 Days26 Days-56.6%

Summary: Homes in Cary had an average of 26 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 56.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

81 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

21 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 111 homes were sold in Cary; 73% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% 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 22 Days Ago

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