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HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Orange County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
95
⇧ 55.7% vs 61 last year
Pending
28
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$500,000
⇩ 13.4% vs $577,125 last year
Average Price
$658,826
⇧ 3.8% vs $634,920 last year
Days on Market
78
⇧ 36.8% vs 57 days last year

Market Context

Population: 28,048  ·  Density: 104.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $94,525

Typical home value: $350,141  ·  Homeownership: 78.5%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HILLSBOROUGH, NC real estate market (27278) currently shows 95 active listings, with 28 pending sales. Homes are averaging 78 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 34 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 78 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 13.4% year-over-year, from $577,125 to $500,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 95 this year vs 61 last year
  • Days on market: 78 now vs 57 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $500,000 (-13.4% YoY)
  • Average: $658,826 (+3.8% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 21.3 miles — 1,438 listings ($734,923,485 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27278Hillsborough, NC 272780.0 mi95$62,588,470$500,000$658,826
27705Durham, NC 277057.3 mi113$63,086,883$427,500$558,291
27231Cedar Grove, NC 272319.4 mi9$6,356,700$617,000$706,300
27302Mebane, NC 2730210.5 mi193$87,500,989$399,000$453,373
27541Hurdle Mills, NC 2754112.1 mi6$2,703,360$439,900$450,560
27701Durham, NC 2770112.2 mi120$77,362,800$459,500$644,690
27503Bahama, NC 2750312.7 mi5$3,331,585$624,950$666,317
27704Durham, NC 2770414.7 mi168$60,914,112$325,000$362,584
27572Rougemont, NC 2757216.1 mi16$8,917,600$442,500$557,350
27253Graham, NC 2725316.8 mi173$70,789,524$389,700$409,188
27517Chapel Hill, NC 2751717.1 mi103$97,571,591$791,500$947,297
27703Durham, NC 2770318.0 mi416$185,241,888$415,300$445,293
27581Stem, NC 2758121.3 mi21$8,557,983$384,900$407,523

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278?

As of January 2026, there are 95 active listings in HILLSBOROUGH, NC (zip code 27278), compared to 61 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278?

The median listing price in HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278 is $500,000 as of January 2026, a 13.4% decrease from $577,125 the prior year.

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

Homes in HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278 spend an average of 78 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 57 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 34 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 78 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278 save an estimated $10,000 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $500,000. 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.