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Wake Forest, NC January 2026 at a Glance: Housing Metrics

Published on Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Focus areas include Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Franklinton, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, New Hill, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Rolesville, Sanford, Wake Forest, Wendell and Youngsville, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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Curious about this month's numbers in Wake Forest, NC? January 2026 data reveals that supply is tight, pricing is robust, and homes are selling briskly. What’s changed that impacts buyers and sellers today?

Active inventory stands at 180 homes, while 95 new listings came to market since the start of January. Closed sales so far total 78. Affordable homes in Wake Forest, NC this January 2026 are harder to come by in a high demand, low supply environment.

At a Glance: Wake Forest, NC January 2026

The median sale price remains $467,900, with median list price slightly higher at $475,000. The list-to-sale price ratio is strong at 99.1 percent, with homes selling after an average of 21 days on market. Price reductions occurred in only 12 percent of listings, showing that sellers are confident and buyers act quickly. Is it a good time to buy in Wake Forest, NC? Quick decisions and preparation are rewarded in markets like this one.

  • Median price per square foot: $217
  • Months of supply: 2.5
  • Pending sales for January: 65
  • Townhome and condo listings: 14
  • Seller concessions: 15 percent

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What Buyers and Sellers Should Watch

Sellers enjoy fast transactions and minimal price adjustments. Buyers can benefit from focused preparation, especially as competition intensifies around desirable listings. Townhomes and condos number 14, and with only 2.5 months of supply, strong demand continues across all property types.

Standout Housing Observations for January 2026

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Key List Data in Focus

Tracking pending sales, price reductions, and median time on market gives both buyers and sellers a data driven reason to act decisively in January 2026.

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