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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Chatham County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Chatham County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Chatham County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Chatham County, NC

How much do homes in Chatham County, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$536,325

$240/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$341(-0.1%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Chatham County has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chatham County was $536,325 in October 2024, down 0.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $240.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $330.7K$140K
-57.7%
2 $319K$300K
-6.0%
3 $447.6K$452.8K
+1.2%
4 $768K$822K
+7.0%
5+ $731.9K$935K
+27.7%

Summary: Chatham County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 57.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 27.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Moore County
+6.8%
Orange County
+6.1%
Lee County
+5.3%
Alamance County
+2.2%
Chatham County
-0.1%

Housing Supply in Chatham County, NC

How many homes are available in Chatham County, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
235247+5.1%

Summary: The Chatham County real estate market had 247 homes for sale in October 2024, a 5.1% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 1819
+5.6%
3 114125
+9.6%
4 7277
+6.9%
5+ 3126
-16.1%

Summary: The Chatham County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 16.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3338+15.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

15 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Chatham County, you may be able to get a good deal. 39.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 38 homes were sold or pending in Chatham County in October 2024, up by 15.2% month-over-month. Of the 38 sold homes, 39% were sold under asking, 34% were sold at asking, and 26% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chatham County, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
103 Days60 Days-41.7%

Summary: Homes in Chatham County had an average of 60 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 41.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

22 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 38 homes were sold in Chatham County; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 18% 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 20 Days Ago

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