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APEX, NC 27539

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
103
⇧ 37.3% vs 75 last year
Pending
54
52% pending ratio
Median Price
$628,418
⇩ 2.5% vs $644,500 last year
Average Price
$686,826
⇩ 10.3% vs $766,076 last year
Days on Market
66
⇧ 26.9% vs 52 days last year

Market Context

Population: 27,212  ·  Density: 338.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $132,122

Typical home value: $444,035  ·  Homeownership: 82.3%

Market Analysis

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

The APEX, NC real estate market (27539) currently shows 103 active listings, with 54 pending sales. Homes are averaging 66 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 28 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 66 days on market compared to 52 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 2.5% year-over-year, from $644,500 to $628,418.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 103 this year vs 75 last year
  • Days on market: 66 now vs 52 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $628,418 (-2.5% YoY)
  • Average: $686,826 (-10.3% 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 16.1 miles — 2,391 listings ($1,302,515,806 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27539Apex, NC 275390.0 mi103$70,743,078$628,418$686,826
27540Holly Springs, NC 275405.7 mi143$91,068,835$585,000$636,845
27502Apex, NC 275026.2 mi180$114,670,980$555,000$637,061
27603Raleigh, NC 276038.5 mi271$145,821,848$449,000$538,088
27526Fuquay Varina, NC 275269.4 mi472$236,294,528$446,800$500,624
27519Cary, NC 2751910.0 mi163$119,436,457$600,000$732,739
27607Raleigh, NC 2760711.1 mi70$90,935,250$975,000$1,299,075
27605Raleigh, NC 2760511.8 mi40$26,486,480$387,000$662,162
27560Morrisville, NC 2756012.5 mi55$30,959,720$494,763$562,904
27529Garner, NC 2752913.1 mi284$128,473,364$425,000$452,371
27501Angier, NC 2750115.0 mi235$93,399,575$372,045$397,445
27610Raleigh, NC 2761015.6 mi298$118,497,614$340,000$397,643
27617Raleigh, NC 2761716.1 mi77$35,728,077$430,000$464,001

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in APEX, NC 27539?

As of January 2026, there are 103 active listings in APEX, NC (zip code 27539), compared to 75 the prior year.

What is the median home price in APEX, NC 27539?

The median listing price in APEX, NC 27539 is $628,418 as of January 2026, a 2.5% decrease from $644,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in APEX, NC 27539 spend an average of 66 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 52 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in APEX, NC 27539?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, APEX, NC 27539 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 28 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 66 days on market compared to 52 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 27539 save an estimated $12,568 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $628,418. 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.