Is Durham, NC 27703 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Durham housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Durham, NC 27703 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 409 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (13% then), homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $419,818. Overall, Durham is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Durham County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Durham ranks #143 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Durham 27709 (0% sold over asking) or Durham 27704 (13% sold over asking), while Durham 27705 (22% sold over asking) and Durham 27713 (22% sold over asking) are even more competitive.