GROUNDED DATA PROTOCOL:
Manual audit of Single-Family detached resale inventory only; new construction excluded. Prices reflect the 516 active listings on the market August 12, 2026. Days on market reflect the 192 listings currently under contract — the homes buyers actually chose.
| Zip | Avg Price (Active) | Med Price (Active) | Avg DOM (Pending) | Med DOM (Pending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27502 | $672,153 | $625,000 | 28 Days | 10 Days |
| 27523 | $1,322,683 | $999,000 | 33 Days | 14 Days |
| 27540 | $739,648 | $683,900 | 26 Days | 14 Days |
| 27526 | $515,060 | $460,500 | 42 Days | 34 Days |
Grounded Perspective
Pricing: Apex/Friendship (27523) stands apart on price — a $999,000 median and a $1.32M average, the widest average-to-median gap of any zip in this region, driven by a run of high-end resales. Holly Springs (27540) is the region’s volume-and-price middle ground at $683,900 across 125 active listings. Fuquay-Varina (27526) carries more active inventory than any other zip in the region (264 listings) and keeps the region grounded at a $460,500 median.
Velocity: Apex (27502) is the fastest zip in Southwest Wake at 10 days, with Apex/Friendship and Holly Springs both landing at 14. Fuquay-Varina is more than triple that pace at 34 days — a function of both its size and its more budget-conscious buyer pool.
The Bottom Line
516 active against 192 pending — the largest region in this series by volume. Fuquay-Varina sets the pace for the whole submarket, but its buyers have noticeably more negotiating room than their neighbors two exits up I-540.