GROUNDED DATA PROTOCOL:
Manual audit of Single-Family detached resale inventory only; new construction excluded. Prices reflect the 582 active listings on the market July 28, 2026. Days on market reflect the 238 listings currently under contract — the homes buyers actually chose.
| Zip | Avg Price (Active) | Med Price (Active) | Avg DOM (Pending) | Med DOM (Pending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27610 | $377,127 | $351,500 | 50 Days | 37 Days |
| 27529 | $462,697 | $425,000 | 46 Days | 30 Days |
| 27520 | $448,264 | $385,000 | 47 Days | 34 Days |
| 27527 | $482,490 | $422,450 | 60 Days | 47 Days |
Grounded Perspective
Pricing: The southeast corridor holds the region’s most accessible medians, from $351,500 in Southeast Raleigh (27610) up to $425,000 in Garner (27529). Clayton’s two zips tell a growth story: 27520 posts a $385,000 median, while 27527 (the Flowers Plantation side) carries 170 active listings at a $422,450 median, among the deepest single-zip inventories in this audit.
Velocity: Garner is the velocity leader at a median of 30 days to contract, helped by its position inside the Wake County line. The Clayton zips run at 34 days, and Southeast Raleigh is the most deliberate at 37. Averages running 10 to 15 days above medians across the sector point to a market that still rewards preparation but no longer forgives overreach.
The Bottom Line
The southeast corridor is carrying the heaviest inventory load in the series: 582 active resales against 238 under contract. For buyers priced out of the core, that is opportunity. For sellers, it is a clear signal that positioning, preparation, and week-one pricing discipline decide outcomes.