Is Winston-Salem, NC 27101 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Winston-Salem housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Winston-Salem, NC 27101 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 5.9 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 48 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 16%, homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $269,771. Overall, Winston-Salem is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Forsyth County, homes here sell more slowly than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Winston-Salem ranks #285 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

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