Is Apex, NC 27523 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Apex is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 months of supply and 17% 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 57% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #26 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 Apex housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Apex, NC 27523 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 128 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold more slowly (10 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $764,419. Overall, Apex is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Chatham County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 63%. On our competition score, Apex ranks #26 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 56 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bennett 27208 (0% sold over asking) or Bear Creek 27207 (0% sold over asking), while Moncure 27559 (20% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Apex real estate
Is Apex a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in Apex, NC 27523 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 Apex?
The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Apex sell over asking?
17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Apex?
About 0.64% of a home’s value a year in Chatham County, or roughly $2,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Apex?
The median sale price was $764,419 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $252 per square foot.
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