Is Winston-Salem, NC 27106 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 27106 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 183 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (25% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 6% to $396,828. Overall, Winston-Salem is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Forsyth County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 85%. On our competition score, Winston-Salem ranks #42 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 52 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.