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Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The DURHAM, NC real estate market (27701) currently shows 118 active listings, with 25 pending sales. Homes are averaging 72 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 43 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 72 days on market compared to 67 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 15.1% year-over-year, from $542,500 to $460,500.
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Population: 24,380 · Density: 1,793.2/mi² · Median household income: $61,475
Typical home value: $414,143 · Homeownership: 29.6%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27701 | Durham, NC 27701 | 0.0 mi | 120 | $77,362,800 | $459,500 | $644,690 |
| 27704 | Durham, NC 27704 | 4.8 mi | 168 | $60,914,112 | $325,000 | $362,584 |
| 27703 | Durham, NC 27703 | 5.8 mi | 416 | $185,241,888 | $415,300 | $445,293 |
| 27713 | Durham, NC 27713 | 8.2 mi | 172 | $104,656,668 | $415,000 | $608,469 |
| 27617 | Raleigh, NC 27617 | 9.5 mi | 77 | $35,728,077 | $430,000 | $464,001 |
| 27503 | Bahama, NC 27503 | 11.1 mi | 5 | $3,331,585 | $624,950 | $666,317 |
| 27613 | Raleigh, NC 27613 | 11.6 mi | 84 | $77,816,508 | $572,000 | $926,387 |
| 27278 | Hillsborough, NC 27278 | 12.2 mi | 95 | $62,588,470 | $500,000 | $658,826 |
| 27519 | Cary, NC 27519 | 13.2 mi | 163 | $119,436,457 | $600,000 | $732,739 |
| 27513 | Cary, NC 27513 | 14.6 mi | 93 | $64,787,706 | $499,500 | $696,642 |
| 27516 | Chapel Hill, NC 27516 | 15.4 mi | 129 | $97,346,496 | $612,500 | $754,624 |
| 27614 | Raleigh, NC 27614 | 16.0 mi | 153 | $184,825,530 | $600,000 | $1,208,010 |
| 27615 | Raleigh, NC 27615 | 16.3 mi | 125 | $151,274,500 | $575,000 | $1,210,196 |
As of February 2026, there are 118 active listings in DURHAM, NC (zip code 27701), compared to 161 the prior year.
The median listing price in DURHAM, NC 27701 is $460,500 as of February 2026, a 15.1% decrease from $542,500 the prior year.
Homes in DURHAM, NC 27701 spend an average of 72 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 67 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, DURHAM, NC 27701 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 43 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 72 days on market compared to 67 days last year.
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