Is Chapel Hill, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Chapel Hill is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Chapel Hill, NC

How much do homes in Chapel Hill, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$679,296

$278/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$29,479(+4.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chapel Hill have sold for 4.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chapel Hill was $679,296 in October 2024, up 4.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $278.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $280K$340.3K
+21.6%
2 $318.5K$343.2K
+7.8%
3 $540.5K$550K
+1.7%
4 $760K$846.3K
+11.4%
5+ $985K$1.0M
+2.8%

Summary: Chapel Hill housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 21.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Carrboro
+6.6%
Triangle Township
+5.1%
Chapel Hill
+4.5%
Durham
+4.2%
Chapel Hill Township
+2.9%

Housing Supply in Chapel Hill, NC

How many homes are available in Chapel Hill, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
366383+4.6%

Summary: The Chapel Hill real estate market had 383 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1013
+30.0%
2 4746
-2.1%
3 136126
-7.4%
4 119132
+10.9%
5+ 5466
+22.2%

Summary: The Chapel Hill housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 30%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 22.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
8177-4.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

42 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Chapel Hill, you may be able to get a good deal. 54.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 77 homes were sold or pending in Chapel Hill in October 2024, down by 4.9% month-over-month. Of the 77 sold homes, 55% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 27% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chapel Hill, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
56 Days41 Days-26.4%

Summary: Homes in Chapel Hill had an average of 41 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 26.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

47 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

23 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 77 homes were sold in Chapel Hill; 61% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% 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 17 Days Ago

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