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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$699K

The median listing price in Cary, NC ZIP 27519 is $699,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,777/mo

The median market rent in Cary, NC ZIP 27519 is $1,777/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
226 days

The median days on market in Cary, NC ZIP 27519 is 226 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
3.05%

At a median list price of $699,000 and a median rent of $1,777/month, the gross rental yield in Cary, NC ZIP 27519 is 3.05% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,829/mo STR · $1,777/mo LTR

In Cary, NC ZIP 27519, median Airbnb revenue is $2,829/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,777/month as of June 2026.

Cary, NC 27519 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 27519

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

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.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
223
Active Listings
63
Sold Properties
160

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$699,000
Median Sold Price
$723,803
Median Price per Sqft
$256/sqft

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

Median Market Rent
$1,777

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

Property Tax Rate
0.84%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
226
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in Cary, NC are averaging 6.6%, reflecting a stable market environment for owners who originated loans in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. $723,803 is the median sold price and serves as the primary indicator of realized market value for Cary 27519; this representative recent sale level suggests modest appreciation pressure given that the price year-over-year trend is up, while transaction activity shows relatively constrained active supply in the analyzed sample which may support maintaining near-current price levels.
  2. There is a notable spread between the median sold price $723,803 and the median listing price $699,000, which may indicate pricing friction where seller expectations are slightly above recent transaction levels; sellers and agents should expect negotiation around that gap and price-to-sale alignment may be required to improve speed of sale.
  3. The market exhibits slower sales velocity as reflected by the median days on market 226, which suggests longer listing periods and that buyers may be more deliberate; this slower pace, combined with a neutral market temperature (neutral), points to a balanced market where pricing and presentation will be key to securing timely transactions.
  4. Interest rate pressure is elevated and current financing conditions show 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaging 6.6% for local properties, while rent is trending down (down); sellers and investors should factor higher borrowing costs and softer rent growth into hold vs. sell decisions and underwriting assumptions.

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

702 Unison Ct, Cary, NC 27519
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds3 baths2,624 sqft
$6,640,000
May 1, 2026
$2,530/sqft/sqft
234 days on market
1404 Montvale Ridge Dr, Cary, NC 27519
Premium

Sold above market average

6 beds6 baths6,142 sqft
$2,400,000
Apr 1, 2026
$391/sqft/sqft
258 days on market
920 Regent Oak Dr, Cary, NC 27519
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds3.5 baths4,615 sqft
$2,120,000
Apr 1, 2026
$459/sqft/sqft
2677 days on market
854 Money Island Pl, Cary, NC 27519
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2.5 baths2,359 sqft
$680,000
Apr 1, 2026
$288/sqft/sqft
157 days on market
718 Toulouse Ct, Cary, NC 27519
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds3.5 baths2,596 sqft
$675,000
Apr 1, 2026
$260/sqft/sqft
152 days on market
86 Hamilton Hedge Pl, Cary, NC 27519
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds2.5 baths2,984 sqft
$669,500
Apr 1, 2026
$224/sqft/sqft
7815 days on market
2001 Summerhouse Rd, Cary, NC 27519
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds3 baths1,737 sqft
$343,000
Apr 1, 2026
$197/sqft/sqft
312 days on market
204 Madison Grove Pl, Cary, NC 27519
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds2.5 baths1,376 sqft
$333,000
Apr 1, 2026
$242/sqft/sqft
3380 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$2,609/mo
27519 Avg Rent
27519 Cost to Own
Rent$1,777
Own$4,386

20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.8% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

27519 Avg nightly rate
27519 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$216/night
Occupancy147 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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