Midtown & N. Raleigh Market Audit: May 7, 2026

GROUNDED DATA PROTOCOL:

Manual audit of Active Single-Family detached inventory only.

Zip Avg Price Med Price Avg DOM Med DOM
27612 $1,106,822 $699,900 27 Days 8 Days
27613 $799,080 $650,000 19 Days 11 Days
27614 $736,761 $675,000 23 Days 7 Days
27615 $670,010 $595,000 14 Days 6 Days

Grounded Perspective

Pricing: The average price in 27609 ($1,106,822) sits significantly higher than its median ($699,900), indicating a high-end segment of established inventory that skews the average upward. In contrast, 27615 represents the lowest price point in the audit with a median of $595,000. Across all zip codes, average prices consistently exceed medians, confirming that premium listings are a steady presence in the current pending inventory.

Velocity: Market velocity is highest in 27615, where the median time on market is just 6 days. The 27612 zip code represents the slowest pace in this group with a median DOM of 11, though this still reflects an active market. Overall, the regional rhythm is swift, with median days on market ranging from 6 to 11 days across these North Raleigh sectors.

The Bottom Line

The pending inventory across Midtown and North Raleigh shows a healthy demand for detached resales, with most homes under contract in less than two weeks. While 27609 leads in overall valuation and price variance, the region maintains a consistent median price floor between $595,000 and $700,000. This data indicates a stable market where well-priced homes continue to transition to pending status rapidly.

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