GROUNDED DATA PROTOCOL:
Manual audit of Single-Family detached resale inventory only; new construction excluded. Prices reflect the 190 active listings on the market August 31, 2026. Days on market reflect the 98 listings currently under contract — the homes buyers actually chose.
| Zip | Avg Price (Active) | Med Price (Active) | Avg DOM (Pending) | Med DOM (Pending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27511 | $767,840 | $614,000 | 40 Days | 30 Days |
| 27513 | $743,664 | $657,500 | 23 Days | 10 Days |
| 27518 | $966,371 | $745,000 | 26 Days | 19 Days |
| 27519 | $867,566 | $830,000 | 50 Days | 38 Days |
Grounded Perspective
Pricing: Every zip in Cary Core posted a lower or flat median this cycle — NW Cary/Preston (27513) fell hardest, down $92,400 to $657,500. Central Cary (27511) dropped $50,950 to $614,000, and South Cary/Lochmere (27518) eased to $745,000. West Cary/Green Level (27519) was the only zip to hold flat, still the tier’s ceiling at $830,000.
Velocity: The pace mostly went the other direction: three of four zips slowed down, some sharply. West Cary/Green Level nearly doubled its time to contract (22 to 38 days), and Lochmere went from 9 to 19. NW Cary/Preston was the lone zip to hold steady, still the tier’s fastest at 10 days.
The Bottom Line
190 active against 98 pending. Cary Core cooled on both fronts this cycle — falling prices and slower contracts together suggest buyers gained real leverage here in the past two weeks, a reversal from its usual position as one of the tightest tiers in this series.