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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Durham County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Durham County, NC

How much do homes in Durham County, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$422,627

$233/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$17,380(+4.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Durham County have sold for 4.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Durham County was $422,627 in October 2024, up 4.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $233.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $255K$207K
-18.8%
2 $314.9K$315K
0.0%
3 $380.3K$396.5K
+4.3%
4 $500.5K$511.9K
+2.3%
5+ $675K$695K
+3.0%

Summary: Durham County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 18.8%, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Person County
+11.2%
Orange County
+6.1%
Durham County
+4.3%
Wake County
+3.9%
Granville County
+2.1%

Housing Supply in Durham County, NC

How many homes are available in Durham County, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,1491,177+2.4%

Summary: The Durham County real estate market had 1,177 homes for sale in October 2024, a 2.4% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3232
0.0%
2 156168
+7.7%
3 597613
+2.7%
4 278272
-2.2%
5+ 8692
+7.0%

Summary: The Durham 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 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
275233-15.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

121 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

62 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

50 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Durham County, you may be able to get a good deal. 51.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 233 homes were sold or pending in Durham County in October 2024, down by 15.3% month-over-month. Of the 233 sold homes, 52% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 21% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Durham County, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
82 Days35 Days-56.2%

Summary: Homes in Durham County had an average of 35 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 56.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

152 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

57 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

24 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 233 homes were sold in Durham County; 65% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% 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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