Is Winston-Salem, NC 27105 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Winston-Salem housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Winston-Salem, NC 27105 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 4.3 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 89 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 17%, homes sold more slowly (43 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $219,905. Overall, Winston-Salem is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Forsyth County, homes here sell more slowly than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Winston-Salem ranks #139 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 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.