Garner Real Estate Market Report
- July 2026
Data covers single family homes and townhouses only. Excludes condos, multifamily, and land. Median sale price estimated from Redfin and PropertyFocus data, early 2026. Inventory based on Long & Foster Market Minute reports.
Market Snapshot
GARNER BY THE NUMBERS
Median Sales Price
$415,000
Single family & townhouse
Closed Sales
313
Single family & townhouse
Median Days on Market
31
Single family & townhouse
List Price Received
98.2%
Single family & townhouse
Median Sold $/Sq Ft
$187
Single family & townhouse
New Listings
382
Single family & townhouse
Analysis
GARNER MARKET TREND
Garner is a steady, balanced market - the kind of stability that attracts relocators.
Garner's median sale price of approximately $380,000 reflects modest year-over-year growth of about 1.5%. This is a market that never experienced the extreme volatility of some Triangle neighbors, and that consistency is part of its appeal.
Days on market average around 48 days, which is healthy and realistic. Homes aren't sitting indefinitely, but buyers aren't getting into the kind of frenzied bidding wars that defined 2021. The current pace gives both sides room to make thoughtful decisions.
With about 3.5 months of supply, Garner sits in the balanced market range. Inventory is sufficient to give buyers options without overwhelming sellers. New construction in areas like Aversboro Road and the US-70 corridor continues to add fresh inventory at the $350K-$500K price points.
Garner's proximity to downtown Raleigh (just 10-15 minutes) makes it one of the best commutes in the southern Triangle, and it offers a noticeably lower price point than Cary or Apex for comparable square footage.
What This Means for Buyers
Garner is one of the more underrated markets in the Triangle for buyers. You get a shorter commute than Clayton or Fuquay, prices that are lower than Cary or Apex, and a community that's improving without being overdeveloped. If you work in downtown Raleigh or the southern part of RTP, this should be on your short list.
What This Means for Sellers
Garner properties move at a steady pace. Stage and price your home realistically, and you should be under contract within 45 days. The buyer pool here is primarily local move-up buyers and young families - speak to what matters to them (yard space, school access, commute times).
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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