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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 4,140 residential properties sold. As of June 2025, the median price for a single-family home is $415,000, with a median AVM value of $409,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 1,119 involuntary liens on 946 properties, 141 in pre-foreclosure, and 68,326 properties with more than 50% equity in Durham County. The market also includes 31,309 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
95,236
Total Home Sales
3,606 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$415,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
30.64%
Current Pre-foreclosures
141
% of Properties in Distress
0.15%
Total Involuntary Liens
1,119
% of High Equity Homes
71.74%
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 ($683,000), Morrisville ($522,000), 27517 ($731,000), and 27613 ($606,000), 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.