Wake 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, Wake County Register of Deeds, and local brokerage reports. All data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Market Snapshot
WAKE COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS
Median Sales Price
$540,000
June 2026 / $542,500 in 2025 / -0.5% YoY
Closed Sales
6,230
June 2026 / 5,768 in 2025 / +8.0% YoY
Median Days on Market
20
June 2026 / 15 in 2025 / +33.3% YoY
List Price Received
98.8%
June 2026 / 99.1% in 2025 / -0.3% YoY
Median Sold $/Sq Ft
$231
June 2026 / $234 in 2025 / -1.3% YoY
New Listings
9,508
June 2026 / 8,978 in 2025 / +5.9% YoY
Analysis
WAKE COUNTY MARKET TREND
Wake County is the Triangle powerhouse - and it is showing the healthiest balance it has had in years.
Wake County median sale price of $540,000 (June 2026) reflects a year-over-year decline of 0.5% from $542,500. This is a mild correction after the aggressive gains of recent cycles, not a red flag - the market is simply finding a sustainable equilibrium.
Closed sales surged to 6,230 in June 2026, an 8.0% increase from 5,768 in June 2025. This tells you demand is very much intact even as prices stabilize.
Days on market have risen to 20 days, up from 15 a year ago (+33.3%). While homes are not flying off the shelf as quickly as they were, a 20-day median is still brisk by historical standards.
With $231 per square foot (-1.3% YoY) and 98.8% list price received, the Wake County market is efficiently priced. Sellers are getting fair value, buyers are not overpaying, and the 9,508 new listings entering the market (+5.9%) give buyers genuine selection.
What This Means for Buyers
Wake County offers something for every budget and lifestyle. With over 9,500 new listings in June alone, you have real selection. Take your time, get pre-approved, and identify two or three target neighborhoods.
What This Means for Sellers
Wake County sellers need to price accurately from day one. The days of listing 5-8% above comps and waiting for a bidding war are behind us. Homes that are staged well and priced within 2% of recent comparable sales are still moving quickly.
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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