Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $765K
- Median rent
- $1,654/mo
- Days on market
- 377 days
- Gross rental yield
- 2.59%
- STR vs LTR
- $1,788/mo STR · $1,654/mo LTR
The median listing price in Apex, NC ZIP 27523 is $765,000 as of June 2026.
The median market rent in Apex, NC ZIP 27523 is $1,654/month as of June 2026.
The median days on market in Apex, NC ZIP 27523 is 377 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $765,000 and a median rent of $1,654/month, the gross rental yield in Apex, NC ZIP 27523 is 2.59% as of June 2026.
In Apex, NC ZIP 27523, median Airbnb revenue is $1,788/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,654/month as of June 2026.
Apex, NC 27523 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 27523
Report Date: June 2026
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.
Market Overview
This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Market Metrics
The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Rental Market
Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.
Current Mortgage Rate Context
Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:
Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Apex, NC are averaging approximately 6.6%, reflecting a period of sustained higher borrowing costs compared to the lower-rate environment seen earlier in 2026.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- The primary market indicator, the median sold price of $771,500, indicates recent transaction-level value and suggests modest appreciation consistent with broader price trends; up price year-over-year trend supports this directionality.
- Sellers are realizing sales slightly above asking when comparing the median listing price of $765,000 to the median sold price, which may indicate limited pricing friction between list and sale for representative transactions.
- Liquidity is slower than typical market turnover: the median days on market of 377 points to protracted marketing periods and suggests slower sales velocity rather than acute distress.
- Inventory characterization in the analyzed sample appears to show relatively constrained active supply relative to recent sales activity, which may support price stability but also implies selective buyer competition and potential balanced negotiation dynamics given the neutral market temperature.
- Financing headwinds are a moderating factor: current mortgage conditions averaging approximately 6.6% align with reported moderate interest rate pressure and may temper buyer purchasing power despite a flat rental trend and neutral market temperature.
Notable Properties
The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.
Recent Transactions
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Sold above market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.8% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 6/1/2026
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