Is Stem, NC 27581 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stem is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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 44% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #101 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 Stem housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Stem, NC 27581 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold more slowly (12 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $344,851. Overall, Stem is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Granville County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Stem ranks #101 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 44 out of 100).
Nearby, Butner 27509 (40% sold over asking) and Oxford 27565 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bullock 27507Balanced $387 /sq ftButner 27509Balanced $191 /sq ftCreedmoor 27522Seller’s market $184 /sq ftOxford 27565Balanced $180 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Stem nearby
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Questions about Stem real estate
Is Stem a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Stem, NC 27581 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 Stem?
The typical home went under contract in 17 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stem sell over asking?
0% 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 Stem?
About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in Granville County, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Stem?
The median sale price was $344,851 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $193 per square foot.
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