GROUNDED DATA PROTOCOL:
Manual audit of Single-Family detached resale inventory only; new construction excluded. Prices reflect the 424 active listings on the market August 12, 2026. Days on market reflect the 157 listings currently under contract — the homes buyers actually chose.
| Zip | Avg Price (Active) | Med Price (Active) | Avg DOM (Pending) | Med DOM (Pending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27522 | $408,438 | $349,900 | 60 Days | 60 Days |
| 27525 | $384,646 | $385,000 | 48 Days | 28 Days |
| 27587 | $735,924 | $600,000 | 41 Days | 30 Days |
| 27596 | $528,930 | $469,450 | 64 Days | 38 Days |
Grounded Perspective
Pricing: This tier splits cleanly along Highway 98: Wake Forest (27587) anchors the in-county side with the deepest bench of any zip in this entire audit — 271 active detached resales at a $600,000 median, down slightly from $607,500 last cycle. Cross into the exurbs and prices fall fast: Youngsville (27596) holds at $469,450, while Franklinton (27525) and Creedmoor (27522) trade in the $350,000–$385,000 range.
Velocity: Franklinton clears contract fastest at 28 days, essentially tied with Wake Forest’s 30. Youngsville has slowed to 38 days since the last audit. Creedmoor’s 60-day median is the region’s slowest, though with only 7 homes under contract, one or two stale listings can swing that number considerably.
The Bottom Line
424 active resales against 157 pending puts absorption a touch looser than last cycle. The real story is the price cliff at the county line — Wake Forest buyers are paying a premium for proximity that Creedmoor and Franklinton buyers simply aren’t, and that gap shows no sign of narrowing.
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