Is Northwest Raleigh, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Northwest Raleigh is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Northwest Raleigh, NC

How much do homes in Northwest Raleigh, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$474,913

$242/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$20,775(+4.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Northwest Raleigh have sold for 4.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Northwest Raleigh was $474,913 in December 2024, up 4.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $242.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $227.5K$233K
+2.4%
2 $320K$325K
+1.6%
3 $439.9K$450.2K
+2.3%
4 $614K$610.2K
-0.6%
5+ $926K$930K
0.4%

Summary: Northwest Raleigh housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 0.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Northwest Raleigh
+4.6%
Long Lake
-22.8%

Housing Supply in Northwest Raleigh, NC

How many homes are available in Northwest Raleigh, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
307263-14.3%

Summary: The Northwest Raleigh real estate market had 263 homes for sale in December 2024, a 14.3% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 55
0.0%
2 4946
-6.1%
3 137115
-16.1%
4 7865
-16.7%
5+ 3832
-15.8%

Summary: The Northwest Raleigh housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 16.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 15.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
6877+13.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

48 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Northwest Raleigh, you may be able to get a good deal. 62.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 77 homes were sold or pending in Northwest Raleigh in December 2024, up by 13.2% month-over-month. Of the 77 sold homes, 62% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and 14% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Northwest Raleigh, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
72 Days34 Days-52.8%

Summary: Homes in Northwest Raleigh had an average of 34 days on market in Dec 2024, down by 52.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

45 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

25 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 77 homes were sold in Northwest Raleigh; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 32% 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.

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