GROUNDED DATA PROTOCOL:
Manual audit of Single-Family detached resale inventory only; new construction excluded. Prices reflect the 340 active listings on the market August 31, 2026. Days on market reflect the 121 listings currently under contract — the homes buyers actually chose.
| Zip | Avg Price (Active) | Med Price (Active) | Avg DOM (Pending) | Med DOM (Pending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27604 | $471,066 | $385,000 | 45 Days | 26 Days |
| 27616 | $439,772 | $425,000 | 57 Days | 40 Days |
| 27545 | $419,532 | $392,450 | 48 Days | 20 Days |
| 27591 | $462,679 | $424,950 | 41 Days | 18 Days |
Grounded Perspective
Pricing: This tier stayed remarkably tight again — medians moved by no more than $6,550 in either direction. Wendell (27591) gave back its price lead slightly, down to $424,950, while NE Raleigh/Forestville (27616) is now essentially tied with it at $425,000. Knightdale (27545) and East Raleigh/New Hope (27604) both eased modestly.
Velocity: NE Raleigh/Forestville had a rough two weeks on pace, doubling its median time-to-contract from 20 to 40 days — now the tier’s clear laggard. Wendell moved the opposite direction, down to 18 days from 30, making it the fastest zip in the tier despite carrying one of its higher prices.
The Bottom Line
340 active against 121 pending. NE Raleigh/Forestville is worth watching — a stable price paired with a suddenly much slower clock is the kind of combination that usually resolves with a price adjustment if it continues next cycle.