Is Chatham County, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Chatham County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

At the same time last year, Chatham County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Chatham County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Chatham County, NC

How much do homes in Chatham County, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$539,218

$237/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$24,753(+4.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chatham County have sold for 4.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chatham County was $539,218 in April 2024, up 4.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $237.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $339.3K$295K
-13.1%
2 $300K$313K
+4.3%
3 $441.7K$450K
+1.9%
4 $760K$822.5K
+8.2%
5+ $711.6K$837.5K
+17.7%

Summary: Chatham County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 13.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Orange County
+7.1%
Moore County
+7.0%
Lee County
+5.0%
Chatham County
+4.8%
Alamance County
-1.2%

Housing Supply in Chatham County, NC

How many homes are available in Chatham County, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
226238+5.3%

Summary: The Chatham County real estate market had 238 homes for sale in April 2024, a 5.3% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 1519
+26.7%
3 9299
+7.6%
4 9495
+1.1%
5+ 2324
+4.3%

Summary: The Chatham County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 26.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
3438+11.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

22 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Chatham County, you may be able to get a good deal. 57.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 38 homes were sold or pending in Chatham County in April 2024, up by 11.8% month-over-month. Of the 38 sold homes, 58% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 18% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chatham County, NC

How long does it take to sell a home in Chatham County, NC?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
162 Days47 Days-71.1%

Summary: Homes in Chatham County had an average of 47 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 71.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

20 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Chatham County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 38 homes were sold in Chatham County; 53% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 18% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 11 Days Ago

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