Is Durham, NC 27713 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Durham is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 22% 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 63% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #8 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 Durham housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Durham, NC 27713 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 216 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (23% then), homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $429,814. Overall, Durham is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Durham County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Durham ranks #8 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 61 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).
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Questions about Durham real estate
Is Durham a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Durham, NC 27713 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 Durham?
The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Durham sell over asking?
22% 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 Durham?
About 0.79% of a home’s value a year in Durham County, or roughly $3,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Durham?
The median sale price was $429,814 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $226 per square foot.
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