GROUNDED DATA PROTOCOL:
Manual audit of Single-Family detached resale inventory only; new construction excluded. Prices reflect the 434 active listings on the market July 9, 2026. Days on market reflect the 189 listings currently under contract — the homes buyers actually chose.
| Zip | Avg Price (Active) | Med Price (Active) | Avg DOM (Pending) | Med DOM (Pending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27522 | $424,671 | $359,900 | 32 Days | 33 Days |
| 27525 | $391,427 | $385,000 | 53 Days | 36 Days |
| 27587 | $739,161 | $610,000 | 41 Days | 28 Days |
| 27596 | $558,731 | $495,000 | 36 Days | 21 Days |
Grounded Perspective
Pricing: The northern tier is really two markets. Wake Forest (27587) is the heavyweight, with 264 active detached resales at a $610,000 median, the deepest inventory in this entire audit series. Youngsville (27596) continues its run as the spillover beneficiary at $495,000. Beyond the county line, Creedmoor (27522) and Franklinton (27525) hold the value tier, at $359,900 and $385,000 respectively.
Velocity: Youngsville leads the tier at a median of 21 days to contract, with Wake Forest close behind at 28. The outlying value zips run meaningfully longer: Creedmoor at 33 days and Franklinton at 36. 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: 434 active resales against 189 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.