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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Raleigh is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Raleigh, NC

How much do homes in Raleigh, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$442,333

$233/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$23,466(+5.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Raleigh have sold for 5.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Raleigh was $442,333 in October 2024, up 5.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $233.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $249.9K$281K
+12.4%
2 $300K$306.1K
+2.0%
3 $382.7K$399.9K
+4.5%
4 $583.2K$621.9K
+6.6%
5+ $809.9K$931K
+15.0%

Summary: Raleigh housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Neuse Township
+9.3%
Raleigh
+5.6%
Raleigh Township
+5.6%
House Creek Township
+0.8%
Meredith Township
-1.5%

Housing Supply in Raleigh, NC

How many homes are available in Raleigh, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2,2632,315+2.3%

Summary: The Raleigh real estate market had 2,315 homes for sale in October 2024, a 2.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3836
-5.3%
2 316333
+5.4%
3 1,0031,037
+3.4%
4 629635
+1.0%
5+ 277274
-1.1%

Summary: The Raleigh housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
463467+0.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

270 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

103 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

94 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Raleigh, you may be able to get a good deal. 57.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 467 homes were sold or pending in Raleigh in October 2024, up by 0.9% month-over-month. Of the 467 sold homes, 58% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Raleigh, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
59 Days36 Days-39.5%

Summary: Homes in Raleigh had an average of 36 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 39.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

294 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

121 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

52 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 467 homes were sold in Raleigh; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 26% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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 23 Days Ago

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