When people ask me about the "Holly Springs market" or the "Apex market," I usually ask which ZIP code and which price range. The towns sit next to each other, but this fall's data shows they are not moving in lockstep. Here is a side-by-side look, using the latest data I could verify.
Downtown Apex, 2025. Photo: Pithon314, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Two sources, two jobs: Realtor.com's October 2026 ZIP data covers listings (asking prices, inventory, price cuts). Redfin's city data covers homes that actually sold during the three months ending September 2026.
Listings in October 2026, by ZIP (Realtor.com)
Holly Springs (27540)
Median listing price $657,500, up 10.5% from a year earlier
149 active listings, up 5.7%
Median 55 days on market, about the same as a year earlier
28.2% of listings had a price reduction
63 pending listings, down 5.3%
Fuquay-Varina (27526)
Median listing price $469,700, up 2.3%
439 active listings, up 22.1%
120 new listings, up 17.6%
Median 66 days on market
26.9% of listings had a price reduction
162 pending listings, down 26.0%
Apex (27502)
Median listing price $555,000, up 4.8%
149 active listings, down 12.6%
52 new listings, down 42.2%
Median 64 days on market, up 64.9% from a year earlier
35.2% of listings had a price reduction, up 12.9 percentage points
69 pending listings, down 36.7%
Apex (27539)
Median listing price $594,990, up 3.4%
109 active listings, up 69.0%
Median 65 days on market, up 56.6%
28.4% of listings had a price reduction
56 pending listings, down 17.0%
Sold homes, three months ending September 2026 (Redfin)
Holly Springs: median sale price $599,714 (up 2.5%), median 24 days on market, 99.0% average sale-to-list, about 2.5 months of supply
Apex: median sale price $569,729 (down 2.6%), median 38 days on market (7 more than a year earlier), 98.9% average sale-to-list, about 2.9 months of supply
Fuquay-Varina: median sale price $438,267 (down 6.8%), median 53 days on market (15 more than a year earlier), 98.8% average sale-to-list, about 3.5 months of supply
How I read it
Holly Springs was the steadiest of the three. Sold homes went under contract quickly over the summer and early fall, and pending listings in 27540 were only slightly below last year. The jump in the median listing price likely reflects which homes are on the market (the median listing in 27540 was about 2,800 square feet), so I would not treat it as a 10% gain in value.
Fuquay-Varina has the most supply. 27526 had nearly three times as many active listings as 27540, new listings were up, and pending listings were down about a quarter. Where new construction is part of the competition, resale sellers are also competing with builders. I covered that dynamic in my post on pricing resale homes against new construction.
Apex is the one to watch. In 27502, fewer homes were listed than a year ago, yet the median listing sat 64 days and more than a third of listings took a price cut. That combination usually points to pricing that started above where buyers were willing to go, not a lack of buyers for well-priced homes.
If you own a home in southern Wake
Look at your ZIP and your price range, not the town name. 27502 and 27539 are both Apex and the numbers differ.
Check your competition weekly. In a ZIP where a third of listings are reducing, the price that made sense on day one may not by day 30.
If you are comparing your home to a new build nearby, factor in the builder's incentives and the fact that your home is move-in ready with established landscaping and no construction timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Are home prices going down in Holly Springs, NC?
Not based on the latest data. Redfin's median sale price for Holly Springs was $599,714 over the three months ending September 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier.
Is it taking longer to sell a home in Apex?
In ZIP code 27502, Realtor.com's median days on market for October 2026 listings was 64, up 64.9% from a year earlier. Redfin's median for sold homes in Apex was 38 days, 7 more than a year earlier.
Why is there so much inventory in Fuquay-Varina?
Realtor.com counted 439 active listings in 27526 in October 2026, up 22.1% year over year, with new listings up 17.6% and pending listings down 26%. More homes are coming to market while fewer are going under contract.
If you are thinking about selling in Holly Springs, Apex or Fuquay-Varina, I can show you exactly which active and recently sold homes buyers will compare to yours, and where your price needs to land. Call or text (919) 527-5727 or email Blair.whelan@exprealty.com.
Blair Whelan | eXp Realty
Related pages
Competing With New Construction: How to Price a Resale Home in Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina
Selling a Home in Holly Springs, NC: A Pre-Listing Checklist
Is now a good time to sell my home in Apex, NC?
Selling a home with Blair Whelan
Sources
https://www.realtor.com/research/data/
https://www.redfin.com/news/data-center/
https://www.redfin.com/city/8242/NC/Holly-Springs/housing-market