Is Durham, NC 27712 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 27712 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 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 77 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 28%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $419,818. Overall, Durham is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Durham County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Durham ranks #81 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 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.