Cary, NC Housing Market & Real Estate

Balanced market+2.5% YoY

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Quick answer: The median home sale price in Cary, NC is $580,000, up 2.5% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 70 days with 351 active listings. The market is currently a balanced market.

$580,000median sale price

Is Cary a buyer's or seller's market?

Balanced market2.9 months of supply70 avg. days on market

Cary, NC is currently a balanced market, based on 2.9 months of supply and homes selling in about 70 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

120

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

70

Average pace

Active listings

351

2.9 months supply

Sale-to-list

98.9%

Below asking

Cary, NC market data

Current housing market statistics for Cary, NC
MetricValue
Median sale price$580,000
Median list price$594,450
Year-over-year price change+2.5%
Average days on market70 days
Active inventory351 listings
Months of supply2.9 months
Sale-to-list price ratio98.9%
Market conditionBalanced market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Cary housing market is currently classified as a balanced market with a median sale price of $580,000. Prices have risen 2.5% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 70 days on market, indicating 2.9 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Cary

There are currently 351 homes listed for sale in Cary, North Carolina. The median listing price is $594K. Featured listings range from $365,000 to $1,195,000.

townhouse for sale at 1014 Summerhouse Rd Cary - $365,000
$365,000

1014 Summerhouse Rd

Cary, NC

0 bd3 ba1,800 sqft
Townhouse1,307 sqft lot
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2 bedroom condo for sale at 334 Springfork Dr Cary - $365,000
$365,000

334 Springfork Dr

Cary, NC

2 bd2 ba1,306 sqft
Condo
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 111 Skyros Loop Cary - $475,000
$475,000

111 Skyros Loop

Cary, NC

3 bd3 ba1,858 sqft
Townhouse3,049 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 1000 Brookgreen Dr Cary - $475,000
$475,000

1000 Brookgreen Dr

Cary, NC

3 bd2 ba1,699 sqft
House21,344 sqft lot
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3 bedroom condo for sale at 620 Hedrick Ridge Rd Unit 312 Cary - $565,000
$565,000

620 Hedrick Ridge Rd Unit 312

Cary, NC

3 bd3 ba2,516 sqft
Condo
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3 bedroom multi-family for sale at 780 Ballyneal Aly Cary - $582,889
$582,889

780 Ballyneal Aly

Cary, NC

3 bd4 ba1,960 sqft
Multi-family
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4 bedroom house for sale at 711 Kildaire Farm Rd Cary - $595,000
$595,000

711 Kildaire Farm Rd

Cary, NC

4 bd3 ba2,414 sqft
House13,504 sqft lot
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4 bedroom townhouse for sale at 902 Green Ash Ln Cary - $599,000
$599,000

902 Green Ash Ln

Cary, NC

4 bd3 ba2,460 sqft
Townhouse3,049 sqft lot
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5 bedroom house for sale at 101 Strathburgh Ln Cary - $789,800
$789,800

101 Strathburgh Ln

Cary, NC

5 bd3 ba3,652 sqft
House11,326 sqft lot
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5 bedroom house for sale at 151 Rivulet Ct Cary - $824,999
$824,999

151 Rivulet Ct

Cary, NC

5 bd4 ba3,049 sqft
House
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5 bedroom house for sale at 110 Vintage Hill Cir Cary - $875,000
$875,000

110 Vintage Hill Cir

Cary, NC

5 bd3 ba3,300 sqft
House16,117 sqft lot
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4 bedroom house for sale at 111 Monument View Ln Cary - $1,195,000
$1,195,000

111 Monument View Ln

Cary, NC

4 bd4 ba3,338 sqft
House18,295 sqft lot
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Active listings

351

Homes on market

Median list price

$594K

Avg. days on market

70

Days until sale

New this week

174

Newly listed

Price drops:22.8%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.9%

Top public schools in Cary

33 schools tracked · 29,541 students

The largest public schools serving Cary, NC by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Panther Creek High

Grades 9-12 · 2,561 students

Public

Green Level High

Grades 9-12 · 2,149 students

Public

Cary High

Grades 9-12 · 2,136 students

Public

Green Hope High

Grades 9-12 · 2,126 students

Public

Mills Park Middle

Grades 6-8 · 1,628 students

Public

Alston Ridge Middle

Grades 6-8 · 1,532 students

Public

Triangle Math and Science Academy

Grades K-12 · 1,341 students

Charter

Alston Ridge Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 1,111 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Cary?

The median home sale price in Cary is $580,000, up 2.5% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Cary?

Homes typically spend 70 days on market before going under contract.

Is Cary a buyer's or seller's market?

With 2.9 months of supply, Cary is currently a balanced market.

How many homes are for sale in Cary?

There are currently 351 homes listed for sale in Cary, NC.

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