Durham County Real Estate Market Report
- July 2026
Data covers single family homes and townhouses only. Excludes condos, multifamily, and land. June 2026 data sourced from Triangle MLS, Doorify MLS, Durham County Register of Deeds, and local brokerage reports. All data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Market Snapshot
DURHAM COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS
Median Sales Price
$463,000
June 2026 / $470,000 in 2025 / -1.5% YoY
Closed Sales
1,565
June 2026 / 1,401 in 2025 / +11.7% YoY
Median Days on Market
18
June 2026 / 13 in 2025 / +38.5% YoY
List Price Received
98.6%
June 2026 / 99.2% in 2025 / -0.6% YoY
Median Sold $/Sq Ft
$240
June 2026 / $242 in 2025 / -0.8% YoY
New Listings
2,462
June 2026 / 2,225 in 2025 / +10.7% YoY
Analysis
DURHAM COUNTY MARKET TREND
Durham County is seeing a modest price adjustment, but closed sales and new listings tell a story of active demand.
Durham County median sale price of $463,000 (June 2026) reflects a 1.5% year-over-year decline from $470,000. The dip is modest and reflects a market that is rebalancing after the rapid gains of recent cycles.
What is notable is the volume: closed sales jumped 11.7% year-over-year to 1,565, and new listings surged 10.7% to 2,462. This tells you the market has real depth. Durham County is absorbing a significant increase in supply while maintaining strong transaction velocity.
Days on market have risen to 18 days, up from 13 a year ago (+38.5%). This is still fast by historical standards - homes in Durham County are going under contract in under three weeks.
At $240 per square foot (-0.8% YoY) with a 98.6% sale-to-list ratio, Durham County pricing remains efficient. Sellers are getting fair value and buyers are finding realistic prices.
What This Means for Buyers
Durham County modest price correction creates opportunity, especially if you are flexible on location within the county. South Durham offers the strongest schools and fastest appreciation, while eastern Durham provides affordability. Do your homework on specific neighborhoods.
What This Means for Sellers
Durham County sellers need to be strategic right now. The combination of rising inventory and slightly declining prices means you cannot afford to overprice. Get a proper comparative market analysis and address deferred maintenance.
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Report last updated: July 2026 · Data sourced from publicly available MLS records, Wake County Register of Deeds, and brokerage market reports · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed