Is Wake Forest, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since May 2023
Since last year, Wake Forest has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Wake Forest, NC
How much do homes in Wake Forest, NC cost?
Median Sold Price
$539,224
$212/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since May 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Wake Forest was $539,224 in May 2024, up 2.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $212.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $195K | $291K | +49.2% |
2 Bedrooms | $305K | $425K | +39.3% |
3 Bedrooms | $409.5K | $410K | 0.1% |
4 Bedrooms | $621K | $639.2K | +2.9% |
5+ Bedrooms | $670K | $711.7K | +6.2% |
Summary: Wake Forest housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 49.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 39.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.2%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities
Wake Forest Township | $490.4K | $513.1K | +4.6% |
Neuse Township | $386K | $400K | +3.6% |
Wake Forest | $525.7K | $539.2K | +2.6% |
Youngsville Township | $414.9K | $425K | +2.4% |
Rolesville | $547.9K | $525.7K | -4.1% |
Housing Supply in Wake Forest, NC
How many homes are available in Wake Forest, NC?
Number of Homes For Sale
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
560 | 551 | -1.6% |
Summary: The Wake Forest real estate market had 551 homes for sale in May 2024, a 1.6% decrease compared to April 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 20 | 17 | -15.0% |
3 Bedrooms | 206 | 206 | 0.0% |
4 Bedrooms | 246 | 231 | -6.1% |
5+ Bedrooms | 88 | 97 | +10.2% |
Summary: The Wake Forest 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 decreased by 15%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.2%.
Number of Homes Sold
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
146 | 136 | -6.8% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
56 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
51 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
29 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 136 homes were sold or pending in Wake Forest in May 2024, down by 6.8% month-over-month. Of the 136 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 38% were sold at asking, and 21% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Wake Forest, NC
How long does it take to sell a home in Wake Forest, NC?
Average Sale Time
May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
116 Days | 24 Days | -79.1% |
Summary: Homes in Wake Forest had an average of 24 days on market in May 2024, down by 79.1% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
107 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
15 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
14 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During May 2024, 136 homes were sold in Wake Forest; 79% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% of homes were sold over 90 days.