GROUNDED DATA PROTOCOL:
Manual audit of Single-Family detached resale inventory only; new construction excluded. Prices reflect the 225 active listings on the market July 28, 2026. Days on market reflect the 140 listings currently under contract — the homes buyers actually chose.
| Zip | Avg Price (Active) | Med Price (Active) | Avg DOM (Pending) | Med DOM (Pending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27609 | $1,275,555 | $740,000 | 18 Days | 8 Days |
| 27612 | $841,066 | $685,000 | 27 Days | 15 Days |
| 27613 | $1,101,912 | $727,450 | 28 Days | 13 Days |
| 27615 | $978,865 | $650,000 | 36 Days | 15 Days |
Grounded Perspective
Pricing: North Hills (27609) commands this tier’s highest median at $740,000, with an average nearly double that at $1,275,555 — a genuine luxury tail pulling the mean well above the median. Leesville & Lake Lynn (27613) carries the submarket’s deepest inventory at 64 active listings and a $727,450 median that tracks closely behind North Hills. North Ridge (27615) is the volume leader across all four zips at 65 active listings, anchoring the entry point at a $650,000 median, while Northwest Raleigh (27612) sits in between at $685,000.
Velocity: North Hills (27609) is easily the fastest zip in this tier at a 8-day median to contract, a timeline that leaves little room for a buyer to negotiate. Leesville & Lake Lynn (27613) follows at 13 days. Northwest Raleigh (27612) and North Ridge (27615) both run close behind at 15 and 15 days respectively, still healthy but noticeably behind North Hills.
The Bottom Line
Midtown and North Raleigh carry 225 active detached resales against 140 under contract this cycle, with medians ranging from $650,000 to $740,000. Homes that hit the market prepared and priced to the data are still commanding contracts quickly across most of this tier. In a submarket this consistent, positioning beats optimism every time.