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APEX, NC 27502

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Wake County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
180
⇩ 9.5% vs 199 last year
Pending
68
38% pending ratio
Median Price
$555,000
⇩ 6.7% vs $594,950 last year
Average Price
$637,061
⇩ 5.6% vs $675,078 last year
Days on Market
84
⇧ 64.7% vs 51 days last year

Market Context

Population: 47,943  ·  Density: 653.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $130,683

Typical home value: $444,862  ·  Homeownership: 81.0%

Market Analysis

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

The APEX, NC real estate market (27502) currently shows 180 active listings, with 68 pending sales. Homes are averaging 84 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 19 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 84 days on market compared to 51 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.7% year-over-year, from $594,950 to $555,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 180 this year vs 199 last year
  • Days on market: 84 now vs 51 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $555,000 (-6.7% YoY)
  • Average: $637,061 (-5.6% 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 16.4 miles — 1,461 listings ($1,049,477,895 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27502Apex, NC 275020.0 mi180$114,670,980$555,000$637,061
27519Cary, NC 275196.1 mi163$119,436,457$600,000$732,739
27562New Hill, NC 275626.9 mi43$46,720,231$761,395$1,086,517
27518Cary, NC 275187.6 mi39$37,505,988$747,500$961,692
27513Cary, NC 275138.2 mi93$64,787,706$499,500$696,642
27606Raleigh, NC 2760610.7 mi110$67,445,730$474,165$613,143
27713Durham, NC 2771311.4 mi172$104,656,668$415,000$608,469
27559Moncure, NC 2755912.4 mi9$6,018,426$430,000$668,714
27603Raleigh, NC 2760314.4 mi271$145,821,848$449,000$538,088
27617Raleigh, NC 2761714.9 mi77$35,728,077$430,000$464,001
27601Raleigh, NC 2760115.8 mi68$51,943,908$600,000$763,881
27312Pittsboro, NC 2731216.3 mi192$230,878,080$942,468$1,202,490
27510Carrboro, NC 2751016.4 mi44$23,863,796$490,000$542,359

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in APEX, NC 27502?

As of January 2026, there are 180 active listings in APEX, NC (zip code 27502), compared to 199 the prior year.

What is the median home price in APEX, NC 27502?

The median listing price in APEX, NC 27502 is $555,000 as of January 2026, a 6.7% decrease from $594,950 the prior year.

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

Homes in APEX, NC 27502 spend an average of 84 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 51 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in APEX, NC 27502?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, APEX, NC 27502 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 19 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 84 days on market compared to 51 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in APEX, NC 27502 save an estimated $11,100 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $555,000. 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.