Is Winston-Salem, NC 27103 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Winston-Salem housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Winston-Salem, NC 27103 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 170 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $284,877. Overall, Winston-Salem is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Forsyth County, homes here sell faster than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Winston-Salem ranks #79 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 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) is even more competitive.