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The Triad Market Pulse
What is actually happening in 10 NC housing markets right now. Live MLS sold comps from Triad MLS and High Country MLS, regional aggregates refreshed every Friday, plus Teresa’s read on what the numbers mean for buyers, sellers, and investors.
Last updated September 18, 2026 · Data window: 90 days ending September 11, 2026
What is the current Triad NC housing market doing?
As of September 2026 the Triad is a balanced sellers market. For the 90 days ending September 11, the regional median closed price across Forsyth, Guilford, and Davidson counties is $316,990 on 3,553 closings (source: NC Deal Terms Index). Average days on market is 45. Sale-to-list ratio is 98.5%. Months of inventory supply sits at 3.6 — still below the 4-month balanced threshold, so sellers still have the edge under $500K, but buyers gain leverage above $625K. Data refreshes every Friday from Triad MLS and High Country MLS.
The Triad at a Glance — September 2026
Regional aggregate across Forsyth, Guilford, and Davidson counties. Source: Triad MLS.
Regional Median Sold
$316,990
▲ +1.4% YoY
Avg Days on Market
46 days
▲ +6 days YoY
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.5%
▬ Stable YoY
Active Inventory
1,847 listings
▲ +11% YoY
Months Supply
3.6 months
▲ +0.5 YoY
30-Yr Mortgage Rate
6.95%
▲ +19 bps WoW
TRIAD MARKET PULSE
Balanced Sellers Market — sellers still hold the edge under $500K. Buyers gain leverage above $625K. Read Teresa’s full take →
10 NC Markets Compared — Side by Side
One view of every market we cover. Click any column header to sort. Click any city to drill into the full report.
| City | County | Median Sold | DOM | Sold/List | Mo. Supply | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemmons | Forsyth | $410,000 | 38 | 99% | 2.8 | View → |
| Kernersville | Forsyth | $335,000 | 39 | 99% | 3.7 | View → |
| Greensboro | Guilford | $301,750 | 43 | 99% | 3.5 | View → |
| Winston-Salem | Forsyth | $299,900 | 41 | 98% | 3.0 | View → |
| High Point | Guilford | $261,000 | 39 | 98% | 4.0 | View → |
| Wilkesboro | Wilkes | $275,000 | 65 | 97% | 5.0 | View → |
| Boone | Watauga | $465,000 | 60 | 97% | 4.5 | View → |
| West Jefferson | Ashe | $397,000 | 71 | 95% | 5.0 | View → |
| Banner Elk | Avery | $585,000 | 95 | 93% | 6.8 | View → |
| Blowing Rock | Watauga | $585,000 | 75 | 97% | 5.8 | View → |
Fast Moderate Slow — color coding reflects each market’s pace relative to the Triad average.
Median Sold Price by City — September 2026
Triad Markets
Wilkes County
High Country
Overcash, Teresa. “Triad and High Country NC Monthly Housing Market Data.” Realty ONE Group Results Market Reports, September 2026. https://www.homesintriadnc.com/market-reports/
Compiled by Teresa Overcash, Broker-in-Charge, Realty ONE Group Results, a member of Triad MLS, Canopy MLS, and High Country MLS. Median-price figures reflect closed single-family transactions from the NC Deal Terms Index for the 90-day window ending September 11, 2026 (see /market-data/). Data pulled 2026-09-18. Note: this page reports AVERAGE days on market; the NC Deal Terms Index reports MEDIAN days-to-contract — they measure different things, which is why 45 and 22 both appear on the site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in the Triad NC right now?
For the 90 days ending September 11, 2026, the regional median closed price across Forsyth, Guilford, and Davidson counties is $316,990 on 3,553 closings, sourced directly from the NC Deal Terms Index. City medians in the same window: Winston-Salem $299,900, Greensboro $301,750, High Point $261,000, Kernersville $335,000, Clemmons $410,000. High Country cities run higher — Boone at $465,000, Banner Elk at $585,000, Blowing Rock at $585,000. Numbers refresh every Friday from Triad MLS and High Country MLS closed-sale data.
How long are homes sitting on the market in the Triad?
Regional average days on market across the trailing 90-day window is 45 days. City averages: Winston-Salem 41, Greensboro 43, High Point 39, Kernersville 39, Clemmons 38. High Country markets run 60-95 days because of the seasonal second-home buyer pattern. This page reports AVERAGE DOM; the NC Deal Terms Index at /market-data/ reports MEDIAN days-to-contract, which runs about 22 days regionally — a stricter measure of the typical listing’s time under contract. Both are correct measurements; they answer different questions.
Is the Triad NC a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?
The Triad is a balanced sellers market as of September 2026. Months of inventory supply sits at 3.0-4.0 across the major Triad cities — still below the 4-6 month threshold that defines a balanced market, so sellers still have the edge. But sale-to-list ratios have softened from 100%+ in 2021-2023 to 98-99% today, and buyers have negotiation room they did not have two years ago. Above $625,000, leverage shifts toward buyers.
How often is the Triad Market Pulse updated?
The Triad Market Pulse refreshes every Friday. The recently-sold MLS widgets on each city report page update automatically as new closings post. The regional aggregate block, comparison table, and Teresa’s commentary are refreshed weekly against the NC Deal Terms Index at /market-data/ and public Triad MLS aggregates.
Where does the market data come from?
All sold comp data comes directly from Triad MLS and High Country MLS — the two MLS systems Realty ONE Group Results holds direct membership in for these regions. Mortgage rate data comes from the four primary Triad lenders Teresa Overcash tracks weekly. Inventory and months supply figures come from active and pending listing counts inside the same MLS feeds. For the record-level closed-sale details behind Triad deal terms — seller concessions, sale-to-list, days to contract, and price cuts by county and price band — see The NC Deal Terms Index, refreshed every Saturday.
What I’m Seeing This Month — September 2026
By Teresa Overcash · Broker-in-Charge, Realty ONE Group Results · Updated September 18, 2026
Here’s the honest September read: you have more room to make a smart decision, but the right move still depends on the price band and the property. The headlines can get loud. Let’s keep our feet on the ground and look at the public numbers together.
If you’re selling under $500K in the Triad: you still have the edge when the home is prepared and priced from evidence. The August North Carolina REALTORS® report shows 5.81 months of inventory statewide, with 4.6 to 5.8 months across the price bands below $500K. That is balanced territory with a little more breathing room, not a reason to give away your negotiating position. Redfin’s August statewide snapshot puts the median sale price at $373,465, down just 0.41% year over year, while homes for sale rose 9.3%. We’ll make the first impression count and build a plan around the buyers who are actually shopping.
If you’re selling above $625K: buyer leverage is real, and the data is telling us to be ready for a thoughtful conversation. The NC REALTORS® report shows six months of inventory around $625K to $875K, then seven months from $875K to $999K and 7.6 months from $1M to $1.99M. In Blowing Rock, Redfin’s latest three-month snapshot shows a $1.1M median sale price, up 23.9% year over year, so premium mountain property still needs a price story that fits the individual home. Expect questions, inspections, and negotiation; don’t mistake a slower decision for a weak property.
If you’re buying: you have room to think, especially above $625K. Greensboro’s current Realtor.com snapshot shows a $319K median listing price, about 56 days on market, and roughly 1.7K homes for sale. That is choice, and choice is useful. You still need a clean pre-approval and a sharp search under $500K, where well-positioned homes can move, but you do not need to waive every protection just to get a seat at the table.
For High Country buyers and sellers: the story is not one-size-fits-all. Zillow puts Banner Elk’s typical home value at $579,439, up 0.2% year over year, with homes going pending in around 68 days. Realtor.com’s Boone snapshot shows a $396,500 median home price, 378 active listings, and 77 days on market. More choice rewards patience, but mountain property still deserves careful review of access, insurance, utilities, and the full carrying cost. We slow down where the property needs it.
September bottom line: this is a Balanced Sellers Market with two lanes. Under $500K, sellers still have the edge when the home is prepared and priced from evidence. Above $625K, buyers have leverage and sellers need a sharper plan. Mortgage rates matter too: Freddie Mac reported the 30-year fixed average at 6.95% on September 17, up from 6.76% the week before. After 30 years, more than 10,000 North Carolina closings, 280 agents, and 8 offices, I can tell you this: clear numbers and calm decisions beat loud headlines every time. That’s the boot camp with a hug, and it’s the strategy we bring to your table.
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