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Durham County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Durham County saw 4,755 residential properties sold. As of July 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $410,000, with a median AVM value of $404,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 2,556 involuntary liens on 1,622 properties, 56 in pre-foreclosure, and 66,320 properties with more than 50% equity in Durham County. The market also includes 30,959 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
98,113
Total Home Sales
4,359 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$410,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
33.29%
Current Pre-foreclosures
56
% of Properties in Distress
0.06%
Total Involuntary Liens
2,556
% of High Equity Homes
67.6%
Markets Nearby Durham County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Durham County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Chapel Hill ($673,000), Morrisville ($504,000), 27517 ($719,000), and 27613 ($596,000), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.