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Chatham 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, Chatham County saw 1,409 residential properties sold. As of June 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $589,500, with a median AVM value of $546,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 324 involuntary liens on 286 properties, 9 in pre-foreclosure, and 25,977 properties with more than 50% equity in Chatham County. The market also includes 15,106 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
35,339
Total Home Sales
1,188 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$589,50012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
24.67%
Current Pre-foreclosures
9
% of Properties in Distress
0.03%
Total Involuntary Liens
324
% of High Equity Homes
73.51%
Markets Nearby Chatham County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Chatham County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include New Hill ($675,000), Chapel Hill ($674,000), 27523 ($762,000), and 27517 ($724,000), 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.