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CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
103
⇧ 24.1% vs 83 last year
Pending
32
31% pending ratio
Median Price
$791,500
⇩ 17.1% vs $954,750 last year
Average Price
$947,297
⇩ 29.8% vs $1,349,841 last year
Days on Market
72
⇩ 12.2% vs 82 days last year

Market Context

Population: 27,761  ·  Density: 233.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $117,757

Typical home value: $535,873  ·  Homeownership: 66.9%

Market Analysis

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

The CHAPEL HILL, NC real estate market (27517) currently shows 103 active listings, with 32 pending sales. Homes are averaging 72 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 72 days on market compared to 82 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 17.1% year-over-year, from $954,750 to $791,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 103 this year vs 83 last year
  • Days on market: 72 now vs 82 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $791,500 (-17.1% YoY)
  • Average: $947,297 (-29.8% 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 17.7 miles — 1,560 listings ($941,126,952 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27517Chapel Hill, NC 275170.0 mi103$97,571,591$791,500$947,297
27713Durham, NC 277136.0 mi172$104,656,668$415,000$608,469
27516Chapel Hill, NC 275168.2 mi129$97,346,496$612,500$754,624
27514Chapel Hill, NC 275148.6 mi59$46,970,962$444,600$796,118
27502Apex, NC 2750211.0 mi180$114,670,980$555,000$637,061
27560Morrisville, NC 2756011.6 mi55$30,959,720$494,763$562,904
27701Durham, NC 2770113.0 mi120$77,362,800$459,500$644,690
27562New Hill, NC 2756214.3 mi43$46,720,231$761,395$1,086,517
27703Durham, NC 2770315.1 mi416$185,241,888$415,300$445,293
27559Moncure, NC 2755915.2 mi9$6,018,426$430,000$668,714
27539Apex, NC 2753916.9 mi103$70,743,078$628,418$686,826
27340Saxapahaw, NC 2734017.1 mi3$1,950,000$650,000$650,000
27704Durham, NC 2770417.7 mi168$60,914,112$325,000$362,584

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517?

As of January 2026, there are 103 active listings in CHAPEL HILL, NC (zip code 27517), compared to 83 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517?

The median listing price in CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 is $791,500 as of January 2026, a 17.1% decrease from $954,750 the prior year.

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

Homes in CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 spend an average of 72 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 82 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 72 days on market compared to 82 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 save an estimated $15,830 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $791,500. 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.