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 November 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

$528,215

$212/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$598(+0.1%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Wake Forest has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wake Forest was $528,215 in November 2024, up 0.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $212.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $209K$286K
+36.8%
2 $349.8K$425K
+21.5%
3 $400K$414.6K
+3.7%
4 $637.3K$630K
-1.1%
5+ $678K$695K
+2.5%

Summary: Wake Forest housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 36.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 21.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Neuse Township
+11.3%
Youngsville Township
+4.0%
Wake Forest Township
0.2%
Wake Forest
0.1%
Rolesville
-11.2%

Housing Supply in Wake Forest, NC

How many homes are available in Wake Forest, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
503444-11.7%

Summary: The Wake Forest real estate market had 444 homes for sale in November 2024, a 11.7% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 1517
+13.3%
3 172163
-5.2%
4 215177
-17.7%
5+ 9986
-13.1%

Summary: The Wake Forest housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 17.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 13.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
12781-36.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

35 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

31 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. 43.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 81 homes were sold or pending in Wake Forest in November 2024, down by 36.2% month-over-month. Of the 81 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 38% were sold at asking, and 19% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
83 Days37 Days-54.7%

Summary: Homes in Wake Forest had an average of 37 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 54.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

48 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

22 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 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 November 2024, 81 homes were sold in Wake Forest; 59% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% 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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