Is Youngsville, NC 27596 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Youngsville is a seller’s market. With about 3.4 months of supply and 14% 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 46% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #86 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 Youngsville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Youngsville, NC 27596 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 187 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 9%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $409,823. Overall, Youngsville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Youngsville ranks #86 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 46 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Louisburg 27549 (8% sold over asking) or Castalia 27816 (9% sold over asking), while Franklinton 27525 (19% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Youngsville real estate
Is Youngsville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.4 months of supply in Youngsville, NC 27596 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 Youngsville?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Youngsville sell over asking?
14% 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 Youngsville?
About 0.65% of a home’s value a year in Franklin County, or roughly $2,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Youngsville?
The median sale price was $409,823 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $192 per square foot.
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