North Carolina market intelligence

Market Pulse.

A concise view of pricing, inventory and pace across the Triangle, Charlotte and Lake Norman.

Reporting period
July 2026
Last reviewed
September 2, 2026

Reading the numbers

Context matters.

Figures are historical indicators based on average sale prices. Property type, condition, location and recent comparable sales remain essential to any individual decision.

The Triangle

Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Apex

PeriodJuly 2026ReviewedSeptember 2, 2026
Average community sale prices
$482K to $840K
Active listings
Approximately 11,500
Months of supply
4.2
Days on market
73
Sale to list
94.8%

Apex

Average sale price, July 2026
$796,390
Days on market
41 days
Homes sold
1,679

Apex continues to attract steady demand from buyers seeking polished neighborhoods, strong amenities and a convenient connection to the wider Triangle. Thoughtful pricing remains important, even where demand is durable.

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Cary

Average sale price, July 2026
$839,523
Days on market
36 days
Homes sold
2,055

Cary remains one of the Triangle’s most established choices for convenience and everyday livability. The comparatively brisk pace rewards preparation and a clear understanding of current competition.

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Chapel Hill

Average sale price, July 2026
Up 1.7% year over year
$775,223
Days on market
28 days
Homes sold
130

Chapel Hill’s shorter market time reflects consistent demand for its university setting, architecture and sense of place. Recent comparable sales remain essential because property types vary considerably.

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Durham

Average sale price, July 2026
Down 7.0% year over year
$482,022
Days on market
27 days
Homes sold
362

Durham offers one of the Triangle’s broadest ranges of neighborhoods and price points. Buyers may find more flexibility, while sellers benefit from positioning that makes a home’s individual character clear.

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Raleigh

Average sale price, July 2026
Flat year over year
$604,258
Days on market
34 days
Homes sold
581

Raleigh’s steady average price and healthy sales volume point to several neighborhood stories rather than one citywide trend. Neighborhood level evidence should guide the decision.

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Charlotte

Myers Park, Eastover, SouthPark, Quail Hollow Country Club, Foxcroft, Ballantyne, Dilworth and Plaza Midwood

PeriodJuly 2026ReviewedSeptember 2, 2026
Average city sale price
$629,472
Active city inventory
3,754
City months of supply
3.7
City days on market
40
Original list received
96.5%

Myers Park

Average sale price, June 2026
Up 21.2% year over year
$1,999,839
Days on market
41 days
Homes sold
77

Myers Park’s premium average reflects established homes, larger properties and limited neighborhood supply. The property mix makes recent, nearby comparable sales especially important.

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SouthPark

Average sale price, June 2026
Up 6.7% year over year
$714,751
Days on market
36 days
Homes sold
479

SouthPark offers one of Charlotte’s broadest luxury and lifestyle comparisons. Condition, exact location and current competition still shape the result for each property.

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Ballantyne

Average sale price, June 2026
Down 3.6% year over year
$674,765
Days on market
54 days
Homes sold
24

Ballantyne shows a measured pace and a smaller recent sales sample. Buyers may have more time to compare, while sellers need precise positioning and a realistic view of active competition.

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Eastover

Average sale price, June 2026
Up 17.9% year over year
$2,829,016
Days on market
36 days
Homes sold
15

Eastover is a small, distinctive market where the mix of homes can move an average quickly. Property specific comparison is more useful than the neighborhood headline alone.

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Quail Hollow Country Club

Average sale price, 2026
$5,228,750
Days on market
66 days
Homes sold
4

This is a narrow view of Quail Hollow Country Club homes, separate from the broader Quail Hollow neighborhood. Four reported 2026 sales create an estate weighted average, so the figure is directional rather than typical for every nearby property.

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Foxcroft

Average sale price, June 2026
Down 44.9% year over year
$949,670
Days on market
33 days
Homes sold
18

Foxcroft’s recent result illustrates how a small sample and the homes that happened to close can move an annual comparison. Individual property evidence deserves greater weight.

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Dilworth

Average sale price, June 2026
Up 33.7% year over year
$974,661
Days on market
39 days
Homes sold
71

Dilworth’s average reflects strong value in a walkable, established setting. Street, condition, renovation quality and the mix of homes sold remain central to a useful comparison.

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Plaza Midwood

Average sale price, June 2026
Up 0.5% year over year
$959,666
Days on market
34 days
Homes sold
41

Plaza Midwood’s current average is shaped by bungalows, infill, condominiums and renovated homes. Property type and exact location should remain part of the interpretation.

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Lake Norman

Denver, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and Mooresville

PeriodJuly 2026ReviewedSeptember 2, 2026
Average sale price
$1,065,679
Active inventory
792
Months of supply
5.0
Days on market
58
Original list received
94.0%

Cornelius

Average sale price, July 2026
Up 53.9% year over year
$1,460,539
Days on market
44 days
Homes sold
42

Cornelius has a premium profile shaped by waterfront access, walkable pockets and access toward Charlotte. A small number of luxury sales can move the average sharply.

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Davidson

Average sale price, July 2026
Up 6.4% year over year
$927,172
Days on market
53 days
Homes sold
40

Davidson continues to draw buyers who value a distinctive town center, community character and access to the lake. The measured pace allows for careful property comparison.

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Denver

Average sale price, July 2026
Up 0.3% year over year
$744,684
Days on market
51 days
Homes sold
71

Denver’s nearly stable average price and increased activity suggest a market with several property stories. Location, lot and relationship to the water should lead the comparison.

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Huntersville

Average sale price, July 2026
Up 6.2% year over year
$645,286
Days on market
36 days
Homes sold
118

Huntersville shows the briskest pace among the Lake Norman communities presented here, supported by amenities and access toward Charlotte. Preparation remains valuable on both sides of a transaction.

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Mooresville

Average sale price, July 2026
Up 18.6% year over year
$704,941
Days on market
57 days
Homes sold
162

Mooresville’s range of neighborhoods, lake access and larger homes continues to attract meaningful demand. Accurate pricing and a clear presentation of the lifestyle remain important.

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