April 2026 Greater Triangle Market Report

March delivered a solid month for the Triangle Region, showing steady movement as we head deeper into the year.

New listings increased by 11.4%, giving buyers more options to choose from and adding fresh inventory into the mix. Closed sales also saw a modest rise of 0.9%, reflecting continued demand and consistent buyer activity across the region.

Prices remained relatively stable overall, with the average sales price seeing a slight uptick of 0.1%, bringing the year-to-date average to $471,019. While not a dramatic jump, it reinforces a key theme in today’s market, steady, sustainable growth rather than sharp swings.

Chatham County had a fairly active March, showing some mixed but interesting movement across the market. New listings increased by 3.6%, bringing more homes into play and giving buyers a bit more to consider. At the same time, closed sales saw a noticeable dip of 26.5%, indicating that while more inventory is coming online, transactions slowed during the month.

Even with that slowdown in closings, pricing continued to hold steady with strength. The average sales price rose 1.6%, reaching a year-to-date figure of $768,406. That increase highlights that well-positioned properties are still commanding strong value in the current market.

Overall, Chatham County is showing a bit of a split picture, more listings entering the market, fewer closings in March, but continued strength in pricing at the higher end.

Durham had a strong and active month in March, showing clear movement on both sides of the market. New listings jumped by 28.4%, bringing a healthy wave of fresh inventory and giving buyers more options to explore. At the same time, closed sales also increased by 23.3%, showing that demand kept pace and properties continued to move despite the added supply.

On the pricing side, the market saw a slight adjustment, with the average sales price dipping 0.4% to $461,730. While modest, this shift reflects a bit more balance entering the market as activity picks up.

Overall, Durham continues to show solid momentum, more homes coming to market, more sales closing, and pricing holding relatively steady as buyers and sellers stay active.

Orange County’s real estate market delivered a strong and active performance in March, showing a mix of growth and slight cooling in different areas. New listings rose by 20.3%, bringing a noticeable increase in fresh inventory to the market and giving buyers more opportunities to explore. At the same time, closed sales saw a modest dip of 3.4%, suggesting a slight slowdown in completed transactions even as more homes became available.

Even with that adjustment in sales activity, pricing told a different story. The average sales price climbed 7.4%, reaching a year-to-date level of $584,913. That increase highlights continued strength in home values across the county, especially for well-positioned properties.

Overall, Orange County is showing a market that remains active and evolving, more inventory coming online, steady underlying demand, and continued upward pressure on pricing shaping the overall landscape.

Person County saw a fairly active March with a mix of growth in listings and a pullback in closed sales, along with continued movement in pricing. New listings increased by 12.5%, adding more inventory to the market and giving buyers additional options to consider. At the same time, closed sales were down 25.9%, reflecting a slower pace of completed transactions during the month.

Despite the dip in sales, prices continued to show strength. The average sales price rose 3.5%, reaching a year-to-date level of $340,179. This suggests that while fewer homes changed hands in March, values have remained steady and even slightly improved overall. Overall, Person County continues to show a market with shifting activity, more homes entering the market, slower closings, and still-resilient pricing holding firm.

Wake County saw a steady and active month in March, with movement on both the supply and demand sides of the market. New listings increased by 14.4%, bringing more inventory into the market and giving buyers additional options across the county. Closed sales also ticked up by 5.0%, showing that demand remained consistent and transactions continued at a healthy pace.

On the pricing side, the average sales price saw a slight adjustment, dipping 1.8% to a year-to-date level of $557,087. While modest, this shift reflects a bit more balance entering the market as both buyers and sellers adjust to current conditions. Wake County continues to show a stable and active market, more homes coming online, steady sales activity, and pricing holding relatively close to recent trends with only a slight softening.

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