GROUNDED DATA PROTOCOL:
Manual audit of Single-Family detached resale inventory only; new construction excluded. Prices reflect the 499 active listings on the market August 31, 2026. Days on market reflect the 195 listings currently under contract — the homes buyers actually chose.
| Zip | Avg Price (Active) | Med Price (Active) | Avg DOM (Pending) | Med DOM (Pending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27502 | $684,168 | $649,900 | 28 Days | 17 Days |
| 27523 | $1,365,441 | $1,127,900 | 40 Days | 18 Days |
| 27540 | $714,095 | $660,000 | 27 Days | 16 Days |
| 27526 | $522,766 | $475,000 | 47 Days | 38 Days |
Grounded Perspective
Pricing: Apex/Friendship (27523) pulled even further upmarket, its median jumping to $1,127,900 from $999,000 — a $128,900 swing on just 31 active listings. Apex (27502) also climbed, to $649,900. Holly Springs (27540) moved the other direction, down to $660,000 from $683,900, while Fuquay-Varina (27526) ticked up to $475,000 and continues to carry the region’s deepest bench (259 active).
Velocity: Every zip in this region slowed down this cycle — none dramatically, but the direction is consistent. Apex went from 10 to 17 days, Fuquay-Varina from 34 to 38. Holly Springs remains the fastest at 16 days despite its price pullback.
The Bottom Line
499 active against 195 pending, still the largest region in this series by volume. Apex/Friendship’s climb to a $1,127,900 median is the story here — that’s now the second-highest median of any zip in this entire audit, trailing only Village District in ITB Core.