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Durham, NC home prices and housing market

7 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$410K1-yr changeDown1.7%

The typical home value in Durham, NC is $410K as of September 2026, down 1.7% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Durham ZIP code, the median list price is $430K and homes spend a median of 59 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • One in four Durham home listings has already cut its price, and that tells you almost everything about this market right now.
  • About 25 percent of the roughly one thousand one hundred homes for sale have lowered their asking price, which means a lot of sellers aimed too high and the market pushed back.
  • The median list price is about four hundred fifty-seven thousand dollars, but the typical home value sits near four hundred twenty-seven thousand dollars, down just over 1 percent from a year ago.
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One in four Durham home listings has already cut its price, and that tells you almost everything about this market right now. About 25 percent of the roughly one thousand one hundred homes for sale have lowered their asking price, which means a lot of sellers aimed too high and the market pushed back. It is easy to see why. The median list price is about four hundred fifty-seven thousand dollars, but the typical home value sits near four hundred twenty-seven thousand dollars, down just over 1 percent from a year ago. That gap between what sellers want and what homes are actually worth is where deals stall. Homes that do sell are taking around 53 days to go under contract, so buyers have time to compare, negotiate, and walk away. With nearly 480 new listings hitting the market, buyers keep getting fresh options, which puts more pressure on anything sitting overpriced. The takeaway for Durham homeowners: price it right from day one, or expect to join the quarter of sellers cutting later.

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12-month value trend

-1.7% over 12 months

Typical home value in Durham over the last 12 months: $417K in Sep 2025 to $410K in Sep 2026 (-1.7%).

Sep 2025$417K

Sep 2026$410K

Median Zillow home value index across Durham's ZIP codes.

The coverage

Durham, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$410K
1-yr changeMedian across Durham ZIPs
-1.7%
ZIP markets live15 tracked in Durham
7
County
Durham County

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Context

The Durham housing market has cooled slightly over the past year. As of September 2026, the typical home value in Durham is $409,919, down 1.7% from a year earlier. Sellers have room to work with, but buyers have more options than they did in tighter periods. There were 1167 homes for sale in September 2026, with 436 new listings hitting the market that month. The median days on market is 59, and 25.2% of listings carried a price cut, which suggests a meaningful share of sellers started too high. The median list price sits at $430,000. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the honest read is that well-priced homes still move, but the market will not bail out an ambitious asking price.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Durham, NC?

Typical home value

$410K

Down1.7%YoY

Median list price

$430K

Days on market

59

Homes for sale

1,167

Price cuts

25.2%

New listings

436

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Durham's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Durham, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Durham, NC are down 1.7% over the past year, from $417K in September 2025 to $410K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Durham, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$409,919-1.7%
September 2025$416,885No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Durham ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Durham, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Durham, NC leans toward a buyer's market.

A large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 59 days on market and 25% of listings with a price cut in the typical Durham ZIP code, and 436 new listings against 1,167 active listings across Durham, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Durham housing market forecast 2027

-0.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 7 Durham ZIP codes, points to typical home values falling 0.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Durham fell 1.7%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Durham?

The forecasts point that way: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Durham shows typical home values falling 0.6% by September 2027, after a 1.7% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 7 Durham ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Durham ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 15 Durham ZIP codes in total; the remaining 8 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Durham, NC home prices.

How much is a home in Durham worth?

The typical home value in Durham is $409,919 as of September 2026, down 1.7% over the past year. Your specific home could be worth more or less depending on location, condition, and features.

How fast do homes sell in Durham?

The median days on market in Durham is 59 as of September 2026. Homes priced in line with the market tend to sell faster than those that need a price cut.

Are sellers cutting prices in Durham?

Yes, 25.2% of listings had a price cut as of September 2026. With 1167 homes for sale and a median list price of $430,000, pricing realistically from the start matters.

Are home prices going up or down in Durham, NC?

Typical home values in Durham, NC are down 1.7% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Durham, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Durham, NC leans toward a buyer's market. A large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 59 days on market and 25% of listings with a price cut in the typical Durham ZIP code, and 436 new listings against 1,167 active listings across Durham, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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