Wake County Real Estate Stats

Mar 11, 2026 | News

Wake County, Wake County, saw stable median home prices in February 2026 at $450,000, while overall transaction volume and lending activity increased. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ“ˆ

February highlights:
๐Ÿ’ฐ Very high-value sales ($30M+): 2 transactions (Veridia East $86.3M, Buckhorn Lot 1 $58.1M)
๐Ÿ“Š High-value sales ($1Mโ€“$30M): 155 transactions totaling $394.7M, up $42.9M from January
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Core market (<$1M): 2,273 transactions, 15.4% higher than January
๐Ÿ’ณ Deeds of trust: 2,953 recorded, up 22% year-over-year, indicating increased lending and refinancing

Total February activity: 2,430 transactions, aggregate sales exceeding $1.13B.

Implications for owners and investors:
๐Ÿ“ High transaction velocity signals continued market activity in the core and high-value segments
๐Ÿ’ผ Refinance activity and lending growth can affect investment and acquisition strategies
๐Ÿ“ˆ Median price stability shows the market is holding despite high-value fluctuations

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https://www.wake.gov/news/february-2026s-median-price-wake-county-real-estate-remained-unchanged-last-month-450000

Dylan Cunningham

J Dylan Cunningham, CCIM is the founder of Oak Street Commercial Real Estate, LLC, a firm located in Apex, NC on a mission to helpย business owners and commercial real estate owners create long-term strategies that align with their objectives through real estate.

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