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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Durham is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Durham, NC

How much do homes in Durham, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$424,671

$233/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$14,968(+3.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Durham have sold for 3.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Durham was $424,671 in November 2024, up 3.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $233.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $275K$205K
-25.5%
2 $312.2K$315K
+0.9%
3 $385.2K$399.9K
+3.8%
4 $505K$515.6K
+2.1%
5+ $695K$687.4K
-1.1%

Summary: Durham housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Carr Township
+9.9%
Triangle Township
+4.1%
Durham
+3.7%
Durham Township
+3.6%
Oak Grove Township
+1.0%

Housing Supply in Durham, NC

How many homes are available in Durham, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,1721,092-6.8%

Summary: The Durham real estate market had 1,092 homes for sale in November 2024, a 6.8% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 3431
-8.8%
2 171178
+4.1%
3 604544
-9.9%
4 274250
-8.8%
5+ 8989
0.0%

Summary: The Durham housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 8.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 9.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
255247-3.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

126 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

58 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

63 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Durham, you may be able to get a good deal. 51% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 247 homes were sold or pending in Durham in November 2024, down by 3.1% month-over-month. Of the 247 sold homes, 51% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and 26% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Durham, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
82 Days30 Days-62.7%

Summary: Homes in Durham had an average of 30 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 62.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

165 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

62 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

20 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 247 homes were sold in Durham; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% 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 20 Days Ago

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