Is Wake Forest, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Wake Forest is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Wake Forest, NC

How much do homes in Wake Forest, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$533,564

$212/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$8,564(+1.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Wake Forest have sold for 1.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wake Forest was $533,564 in October 2024, up 1.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $212.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $272K$286K
+5.1%
2 $285K$425K
+49.1%
3 $399.9K$414.8K
+3.7%
4 $639.8K$630.6K
-1.4%
5+ $665K$693.1K
+4.2%

Summary: Wake Forest housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 49.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Neuse Township
+9.3%
Youngsville Township
+3.5%
Wake Forest
+1.6%
Wake Forest Township
+1.2%
Rolesville
-11.8%

Housing Supply in Wake Forest, NC

How many homes are available in Wake Forest, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
525500-4.8%

Summary: The Wake Forest real estate market had 500 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.8% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 22
0.0%
2 1616
0.0%
3 177169
-4.5%
4 227214
-5.7%
5+ 10399
-3.9%

Summary: The Wake Forest 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 remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
103127+23.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

65 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

47 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

15 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Wake Forest, you may be able to get a good deal. 51.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 127 homes were sold or pending in Wake Forest in October 2024, up by 23.3% month-over-month. Of the 127 sold homes, 51% were sold under asking, 37% were sold at asking, and 12% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Wake Forest, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
85 Days49 Days-42.4%

Summary: Homes in Wake Forest had an average of 49 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 42.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

71 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

37 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

19 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 127 homes were sold in Wake Forest; 56% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 15% 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 17 Days Ago

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