GROUNDED DATA PROTOCOL:
Manual audit of Single-Family detached resale inventory only; new construction excluded. Prices reflect the 329 active listings on the market August 12, 2026. Days on market reflect the 124 listings currently under contract — the homes buyers actually chose.
| Zip | Avg Price (Active) | Med Price (Active) | Avg DOM (Pending) | Med DOM (Pending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27604 | $476,744 | $389,000 | 42 Days | 20 Days |
| 27616 | $432,306 | $419,950 | 37 Days | 20 Days |
| 27545 | $420,234 | $399,000 | 37 Days | 26 Days |
| 27591 | $480,711 | $430,000 | 42 Days | 30 Days |
Grounded Perspective
Pricing: This is the most tightly clustered tier in the audit — all four zips land within $41,000 of each other on median price. Wendell (27591) edges out the rest at $430,000, while East Raleigh/New Hope (27604) has the widest average-median gap of the group ($476,744 vs. $389,000), hinting at a small cluster of pricier outliers skewing its mean. Knightdale (27545) is the value entry at $399,000.
Velocity: NE Raleigh/Forestville and East Raleigh/New Hope both clear contract in 20 days, the pace-setters here. Wendell, despite its price lead, is also the slowest at 30 days — buyers there appear to be taking their time even at the tier’s highest price point.
The Bottom Line
329 active against 124 pending. No single zip runs away with this tier on price or speed, which makes it one of the more predictable, lower-drama regions to track in this series.