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DURHAM, NC 27712

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
72
⇧ 35.8% vs 53 last year
Pending
27
38% pending ratio
Median Price
$473,500
⇩ 16.8% vs $569,250 last year
Average Price
$527,533
⇩ 19.8% vs $658,145 last year
Days on Market
62
⇩ 25.3% vs 83 days last year

Market Context

Population: 23,150  ·  Density: 269.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $85,216

Typical home value: $298,838  ·  Homeownership: 88.8%

Market Analysis

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

The DURHAM, NC real estate market (27712) currently shows 72 active listings, with 27 pending sales. Homes are averaging 62 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 19 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 62 days on market compared to 83 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 16.8% year-over-year, from $569,250 to $473,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 72 this year vs 53 last year
  • Days on market: 62 now vs 83 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $473,500 (-16.8% YoY)
  • Average: $527,533 (-19.8% 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 18.9 miles — 1,119 listings ($751,178,858 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27712Durham, NC 277120.0 mi72$37,982,376$473,500$527,533
27704Durham, NC 277045.7 mi168$60,914,112$325,000$362,584
27701Durham, NC 277016.7 mi120$77,362,800$459,500$644,690
27707Durham, NC 2770710.2 mi133$83,604,066$465,000$628,602
27572Rougemont, NC 2757210.6 mi16$8,917,600$442,500$557,350
27514Chapel Hill, NC 2751411.8 mi59$46,970,962$444,600$796,118
27522Creedmoor, NC 2752212.7 mi38$15,674,392$362,000$412,484
27713Durham, NC 2771314.8 mi172$104,656,668$415,000$608,469
27541Hurdle Mills, NC 2754115.3 mi6$2,703,360$439,900$450,560
27510Carrboro, NC 2751016.2 mi44$23,863,796$490,000$542,359
27231Cedar Grove, NC 2723116.7 mi9$6,356,700$617,000$706,300
27516Chapel Hill, NC 2751618.8 mi129$97,346,496$612,500$754,624
27614Raleigh, NC 2761418.9 mi153$184,825,530$600,000$1,208,010

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DURHAM, NC 27712?

As of January 2026, there are 72 active listings in DURHAM, NC (zip code 27712), compared to 53 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DURHAM, NC 27712?

The median listing price in DURHAM, NC 27712 is $473,500 as of January 2026, a 16.8% decrease from $569,250 the prior year.

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

Homes in DURHAM, NC 27712 spend an average of 62 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 83 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DURHAM, NC 27712?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, DURHAM, NC 27712 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 19 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 62 days on market compared to 83 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in DURHAM, NC 27712 save an estimated $9,470 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $473,500. 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.