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Winston-Salem NC Median Home Sale Price
Updated August 30, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com July 2026 Winston-Salem report + Triad MLS · Compiled by Teresa Overcash, Realty ONE Group Results · Next update: September 30, 2026
The median list price for a home in Winston-Salem, NC was $340,000 in July 2026, down 4.1 percent year over year, with 2,095 active listings (up 25.3 percent YoY). Median days on market was 53. Nearly 22.9 percent of active listings carried a price reduction, above the 20.0 percent national share.
Monthly figures
| Month | Median list price | Active listings | Median days on market | % with price cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $340,000 | 2,095 | 53 | 22.9% |
| Jun 2026 | $319,900 | — | 44 | — |
Winston-Salem submarkets, July 2026
| Submarket | Median list price | Median days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Suburban Winston-Salem | $399,000 | 45 | 373 |
What these numbers mean this month
Winston-Salem is running a two-lane market in July 2026. Under $500,000, sellers still have the edge in most of the metro because inventory rebuilt off a very tight base and buyers keep showing up when a home is priced right. Above $500,000, the story flips fast. The 22.9 percent share of listings with a price cut sits well above the national 20 percent, and it clusters in the higher tiers where buyers have room to wait.
What this means for you: If you’re buying under $350,000, the 53-day median is regional averaging — well-priced homes in the West Suburban submarket still show a 45 day median even with 373 active listings, and priced-right in-town homes clear faster. If you’re buying above $500,000, use the price-cut share as your first negotiation lever. About one in four active listings has already blinked once.
How this data was compiled
Monthly figures are drawn from Realtor.com’s Winston-Salem metro report and cross-checked against Triad MLS closed sales. Submarket detail reflects Realtor.com’s suburban zip-code aggregations. Data pulled August 30, 2026. Median rather than average is used throughout to limit distortion from luxury outliers. The price-cut share is the percentage of active listings currently showing at least one price reduction. Compiled by Teresa Overcash, Broker-in-Charge, Realty ONE Group Results, a member of Triad MLS, Canopy MLS, High Country Association of Realtors, and Triangle MLS.
Overcash, Teresa. “Winston-Salem NC Median Home Sale Price.” Realty ONE Group Results Market Data, August 2026. https://www.homesintriadnc.com/data/winston-salem-median-sale-price
Common questions
What is the median home price in Winston-Salem NC right now?
The median list price in Winston-Salem NC was $340,000 in July 2026 per the Realtor.com metro report, down 4.1 percent year over year. Median days on market was 53 days, and 22.9 percent of active listings carried a price cut — above the national 20.0 percent share.
Is Winston-Salem a buyer’s market or a seller’s market?
Winston-Salem is a two-lane market in 2026. Under $500,000, sellers still have leverage because well-priced homes clear in about three weeks. Above $500,000, buyers gain the edge — roughly one in four active listings above that threshold now shows at least one price reduction.
Are home prices in Winston-Salem going up or down?
Winston-Salem median list price is down 4.1 percent year over year through July 2026, from about $355,000 a year ago to $340,000. Active listings are up 25.3 percent YoY, which is the biggest driver of that softening. Local sold prices remain stable in-town.
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