Is Winston-Salem, NC 27104 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Winston-Salem is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 27% 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.
More competitive than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #11 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
The Winston-Salem housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Winston-Salem, NC 27104 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 149 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 24%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $353,347. Overall, Winston-Salem is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Forsyth County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Winston-Salem ranks #11 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 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).
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Questions about Winston-Salem real estate
Is Winston-Salem a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Winston-Salem, NC 27104 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 Winston-Salem?
The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Winston-Salem sell over asking?
27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Winston-Salem?
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 Winston-Salem?
The median sale price was $353,347 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $181 per square foot.
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