Chapel Hill, NC Housing Market & Real Estate

Leaning buyer's-0.5% YoY

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Quick answer: The median home sale price in Chapel Hill, NC is $520,000, down 0.5% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 54 days with 128 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's.

$520,000median sale price

Is Chapel Hill a buyer's or seller's market?

Leaning buyer's4.7 months of supply54 avg. days on market

Chapel Hill, NC is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 4.7 months of supply and homes selling in about 54 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

27

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

54

Average pace

Active listings

128

4.7 months supply

Sale-to-list

99.3%

Below asking

Chapel Hill, NC market data

Current housing market statistics for Chapel Hill, NC
MetricValue
Median sale price$520,000
Median list price$594,900
Year-over-year price change-0.5%
Average days on market54 days
Active inventory128 listings
Months of supply4.7 months
Sale-to-list price ratio99.3%
Market conditionLeaning buyer's

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Chapel Hill housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $520,000. Prices have fallen 0.5% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 54 days on market, indicating 4.7 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 Chapel Hill

There are currently 128 homes listed for sale in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The median listing price is $595K. Featured listings range from $255,000 to $1,300,000.

2 bedroom condo for sale at 220 Elizabeth St Apt B10 Chapel Hill - $255,000
$255,000

220 Elizabeth St Apt B10

Chapel Hill, NC

2 bd3 ba1,084 sqft
Condo4,356 sqft lot
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3 bedroom condo for sale at 907 Oak Tree Dr Chapel Hill - $385,000
$385,000

907 Oak Tree Dr

Chapel Hill, NC

3 bd3 ba1,306 sqft
Condo
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land for sale at 46 Chetango Mountain Rd Chapel Hill - $425,000
$425,000

46 Chetango Mountain Rd

Chapel Hill, NC

Land10.12 acres
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land for sale at 182 Chetango Mountain Rd Chapel Hill - $425,000
$425,000

182 Chetango Mountain Rd

Chapel Hill, NC

Land10.17 acres
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3 bedroom house for sale at 503 Pine Bluff Trl Chapel Hill - $499,000
$499,000

503 Pine Bluff Trl

Chapel Hill, NC

3 bd2 ba1,707 sqft
House8,276 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 2059 Trident Maple Ln Chapel Hill - $499,990
$499,990

2059 Trident Maple Ln

Chapel Hill, NC

3 bd4 ba2,183 sqft
Townhouse1,742 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 33 Heatherwood Dr Chapel Hill - $558,000
$558,000

33 Heatherwood Dr

Chapel Hill, NC

3 bd3 ba2,149 sqft
House6,970 sqft lot
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4 bedroom house for sale at 477 Beacon Ridge Blvd Chapel Hill - $565,000
$565,000

477 Beacon Ridge Blvd

Chapel Hill, NC

4 bd3 ba2,212 sqft
House5,227 sqft lot
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4 bedroom house for sale at 102 Woodshire Ln Chapel Hill - $750,000
$750,000

102 Woodshire Ln

Chapel Hill, NC

4 bd3 ba2,489 sqft
House
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4 bedroom house for sale at 104 Wilder Pl Chapel Hill - $799,900
$799,900

104 Wilder Pl

Chapel Hill, NC

4 bd3 ba2,753 sqft
House1.08 acres
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5 bedroom house for sale at 110 Bayview Dr Chapel Hill - $1,150,000
$1,150,000

110 Bayview Dr

Chapel Hill, NC

5 bd4 ba3,674 sqft
House19,166 sqft lot
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5 bedroom house for sale at 737 Pinehurst Dr Chapel Hill - $1,300,000
$1,300,000

737 Pinehurst Dr

Chapel Hill, NC

5 bd4 ba4,525 sqft
House25,700 sqft lot
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Active listings

128

Homes on market

Median list price

$595K

Avg. days on market

54

Days until sale

New this week

69

Newly listed

Price drops:19.5%of listings
Sale-to-list:99.3%

Top public schools in Chapel Hill

23 schools tracked · 12,418 students

The largest public schools serving Chapel Hill, 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.

Chapel Hill High

Grades 9-12 · 1,638 students

Public

East Chapel Hill High

Grades 9-12 · 1,411 students

Public

Smith Middle

Grades 6-8 · 749 students

Public

Margaret B. Pollard Middle

Grades 6-8 · 742 students

Public

McDougle Middle

Grades 6-8 · 705 students

Public

Culbreth Middle

Grades 6-8 · 664 students

Public

North Chatham Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 623 students

Public

Phillips Middle

Grades 6-8 · 572 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 Chapel Hill?

The median home sale price in Chapel Hill is $520,000, down 0.5% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Chapel Hill?

Homes typically spend 54 days on market before going under contract.

Is Chapel Hill a buyer's or seller's market?

With 4.7 months of supply, Chapel Hill is currently a leaning buyer's.

How many homes are for sale in Chapel Hill?

There are currently 128 homes listed for sale in Chapel Hill, NC.

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