Is Carrboro, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Carrboro is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Carrboro has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Carrboro is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Carrboro, NC

How much do homes in Carrboro, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$602,500

$288/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$82,500(+15.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Carrboro have sold for 15.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Carrboro was $602,500 in May 2024, up 15.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $288.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $263.3K$310K
+17.7%
3 $507.5K$522.2K
+2.9%
4 $674.9K$725K
+7.4%
5+ $930K$1.0M
+7.5%

Summary: Carrboro housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 17.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Carrboro
+15.9%
Chapel Hill Township
+5.6%
Chapel Hill
+4.0%

Housing Supply in Carrboro, NC

How many homes are available in Carrboro, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
6270+12.9%

Summary: The Carrboro real estate market had 70 homes for sale in May 2024, a 12.9% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 913
+44.4%
3 1413
-7.1%
4 2529
+16.0%
5+ 1415
+7.1%

Summary: The Carrboro housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 44.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1229+141.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Carrboro, you could pay more than the asking price. 48.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 29 homes were sold or pending in Carrboro in May 2024, up by 141.7% month-over-month. Of the 29 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 48% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Carrboro, NC

How long does it take to sell a home in Carrboro, NC?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
51 Days3 Days-93.0%

Summary: Homes in Carrboro had an average of 3 days on market in May 2024, down by 93% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

29 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Carrboro are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 29 homes were sold in Carrboro; 100% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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