North Carolina Real Estate
Statewide market analytics, sale history, and county breakdowns
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$490K
12-Month Sales
13,779
+8.3%
1-Year Appreciation
+8.3%
Properties Tracked
1,342,205
Median Sale Price History
Top Counties
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Wake | $1.71M |
| Mecklenburg | $730.6K |
| Brunswick | $531K |
| New Hanover | $677.1K |
| Fulton | $735.1K |
| Buncombe | $739.9K |
| Onslow | $352.5K |
| Carteret | $601.9K |
| Guilford | $373.8K |
| Forsyth | $375.3K |
Top Counties by Activity
| County | Sales 12mo | Median | 1Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake | 166 | $1.71M | +87.2% |
| Mecklenburg | 147 | $730.6K | +10.7% |
| Brunswick | 160 | $531K | +0.6% |
| New Hanover | 113 | $677.1K | -2.9% |
| Fulton | 86 | $735.1K | +9.8% |
| Buncombe | 85 | $739.9K | +18.1% |
| Onslow | 174 | $352.5K | +4.0% |
| Carteret | 64 | $601.9K | +2.7% |
| Guilford | 89 | $373.8K | -7.5% |
| Forsyth | 86 | $375.3K | -5.3% |
Top Cities by Activity
| City | Sales 12mo | Median | 1Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 146 | $732.6K | +3.3% |
| Wilmington | 83 | $614K | -8.3% |
| Raleigh | 72 | $691.1K | -6.3% |
| Durham | 60 | $521.7K | -29.4% |
| Fayetteville | 58 | $303.3K | +1.1% |
| Jacksonville | 55 | $288.9K | +6.4% |
| Greensboro | 38 | $375.7K | +9.9% |
| New Bern | 32 | $313.3K | -5.3% |
| Hendersonville | 31 | $271.1K | -50.6% |
| Asheville | 30 | $706.1K | +0.7% |
| Sneads Ferry | 28 | $390.9K | +18.4% |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 27 | $676.7K | -29.1% |
Top ZIP Codes
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendTrend (per quarter)
+2.7%
Implied 1-yr change
+10.9%
2026 Q3 forecast
$528K
2026 Q4 forecast
$540.2K
Median Sale Price — 5Y History + 4Q Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | City | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Main St | Yanceyville | Sep 8, 2022 | $212,360,000 |
| Sweet Spot Cir | Morrisville | Jun 10, 2022 | $124,250,000 |
| Woodtrace Dr | Wendell | Feb 10, 2022 | $79,032,000 |
| Sweet Spot Cir | Morrisville | Dec 18, 2020 | $78,750,000 |
| Ward Blvd | Wilson | Aug 31, 2022 | $41,000,000 |
| Dartmore Dr N | Wilson | Aug 31, 2022 | $41,000,000 |
| Castleberry Rd | Apex | Sep 13, 2024 | $36,428,000 |
| Humming Bird Ln | Liberty | Oct 17, 2022 | $29,900,000 |
| 20th Avenue Dr NE # H | Hickory | Jun 15, 2022 | $28,000,000 |
| 174 EMERY UNIT [132 FAMILY AVE UNIT MULTI | Concord | Sep 5, 2023 | $26,950,000 |
Other states
How North Carolina ranks
1-year appreciation
#3 of 42
Median price
#20 of 42
Sales volume (12mo)
#5 of 56
Frequently asked about North Carolina
What is the median sale price in North Carolina?
The median sale price in North Carolina over the last 12 months is $490K, based on 13,779 recorded transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in North Carolina?
North Carolina home prices have changed +8.3% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in North Carolina?
Roughly 13,779 home sales were recorded in North Carolina over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in North Carolina?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in North Carolina, followed by Unknown.
When were most homes in North Carolina built?
Most homes in North Carolina were built in the 2000-2009 era, based on year-built records in our dataset.