GROUNDED DATA PROTOCOL:
Manual audit of Single-Family detached resale inventory only; new construction excluded. Prices reflect the 451 active listings on the market July 28, 2026. Days on market reflect the 186 listings currently under contract — the homes buyers actually chose.
| Zip | Avg Price (Active) | Med Price (Active) | Avg DOM (Pending) | Med DOM (Pending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27522 | $405,021 | $345,000 | 49 Days | 45 Days |
| 27525 | $406,279 | $387,250 | 53 Days | 25 Days |
| 27587 | $729,590 | $607,500 | 41 Days | 29 Days |
| 27596 | $536,307 | $475,000 | 48 Days | 28 Days |
Grounded Perspective
Pricing: The northern tier is really two markets. Wake Forest (27587) is the heavyweight, with 284 active detached resales at a $607,500 median, the deepest inventory in this entire audit series. Youngsville (27596) continues its run as the spillover beneficiary at $475,000. Beyond the county line, Creedmoor (27522) and Franklinton (27525) hold the value tier, at $345,000 and $387,250 respectively.
Velocity: Youngsville leads the tier at a median of 28 days to contract, with Wake Forest close behind at 29. The outlying value zips run meaningfully longer: Creedmoor at 45 days and Franklinton at 25. Distance from the employment cores is priced in time as well as dollars.
The Bottom Line
No region spreads wider on price and pace than the northern tier, and it shows in the tally: 451 active resales against 186 under contract. Wake Forest’s deep shelf gives buyers genuine leverage for the first time in several cycles, while sellers there now compete on preparation, not just address.