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DURHAM, NC 27701

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 27701

Albright Community · American Tobacco District · Brightleaf District · Burch Avenue · Campus Hill · Central Park District · City Center District · Downtown Durham (Downtown) · Duke Park · East Durham · Fayetteville Street Corridor (Fayetteville Street) · Government Services District · Morrehead Hill · Northeast Central Durham · Old Five Points · Old North Durham · Plum Street · Southeast Durham Joint Community Council · Southwest Central Durham · Trinity Heights · Trinity Park · Walltown · Warehouse District · Wellons Village · West End

Market Analysis

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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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 24,380  ·  Density: 1,793.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $61,475

Typical home value: $414,143  ·  Homeownership: 29.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
118
⇩ 26.7% vs 161 last year
Pending
25
21% pending ratio
Median Price
$460,500
⇩ 15.1% vs $542,500 last year
Average Price
$626,015
⇩ 22.4% vs $807,085 last year
Days on Market
72
⇧ 7.5% vs 67 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$363
⇩ 16.6% vs $435/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,250 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 118 this year vs 161 last year
  • Days on market: 72 now vs 67 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $460,500 (-15.1% YoY)
  • Average: $626,015 (-22.4% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 16.3 miles — 1,800 listings ($1,225,310,797 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27701Durham, NC 277010.0 mi120$77,362,800$459,500$644,690
27704Durham, NC 277044.8 mi168$60,914,112$325,000$362,584
27703Durham, NC 277035.8 mi416$185,241,888$415,300$445,293
27713Durham, NC 277138.2 mi172$104,656,668$415,000$608,469
27617Raleigh, NC 276179.5 mi77$35,728,077$430,000$464,001
27503Bahama, NC 2750311.1 mi5$3,331,585$624,950$666,317
27613Raleigh, NC 2761311.6 mi84$77,816,508$572,000$926,387
27278Hillsborough, NC 2727812.2 mi95$62,588,470$500,000$658,826
27519Cary, NC 2751913.2 mi163$119,436,457$600,000$732,739
27513Cary, NC 2751314.6 mi93$64,787,706$499,500$696,642
27516Chapel Hill, NC 2751615.4 mi129$97,346,496$612,500$754,624
27614Raleigh, NC 2761416.0 mi153$184,825,530$600,000$1,208,010
27615Raleigh, NC 2761516.3 mi125$151,274,500$575,000$1,210,196

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DURHAM, NC 27701?

As of February 2026, there are 118 active listings in DURHAM, NC (zip code 27701), compared to 161 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DURHAM, NC 27701?

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.

How long do homes stay on the market in DURHAM, NC?

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.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DURHAM, NC 27701?

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.

How much can I save on real estate commission in DURHAM, NC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in DURHAM, NC 27701 save an estimated $9,210 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $460,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.