Is Pfafftown, NC 27040 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Pfafftown is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 19% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score50/ 100

More competitive than 51% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #52 of 424 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list18.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market39Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$171▲ +0.1% vs. last year

The Pfafftown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Pfafftown, NC 27040 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 71 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 34%, homes sold faster (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $369,840. Overall, Pfafftown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Forsyth County, homes here sell faster than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Pfafftown ranks #52 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Belews Creek 27009 (0% sold over asking) or Rural Hall 27045 (9% sold over asking), while Winston-Salem 27104 (27% sold over asking) and Winston-Salem 27105 (23% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Belews Creek 27009Buyer’s market $173 /sq ftClemmons 27012Seller’s market $179 /sq ftKernersville 27284Seller’s market $174 /sq ftLewisville 27023Seller’s market $199 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Pfafftown real estate

Is Pfafftown a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Pfafftown, NC 27040 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Pfafftown?

The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Pfafftown sell over asking?

19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Pfafftown?

About 0.79% of a home’s value a year in Forsyth County, or roughly $3,160 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Pfafftown?

The median sale price was $369,840 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $171 per square foot.

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