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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$370K

The median listing price in Raleigh, NC ZIP 27604 is $369,985 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,550/mo

The median market rent in Raleigh, NC ZIP 27604 is $1,550/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
266 days

The median days on market in Raleigh, NC ZIP 27604 is 266 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
5.03%

At a median list price of $369,985 and a median rent of $1,550/month, the gross rental yield in Raleigh, NC ZIP 27604 is 5.03% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,483/mo STR · $1,550/mo LTR

In Raleigh, NC ZIP 27604, median Airbnb revenue is $1,483/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,550/month as of June 2026.

Raleigh, NC 27604 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 27604

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
191
Active Listings
48
Sold Properties
143

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$369,985
Median Sold Price
$367,776
Median Price per Sqft
$205/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
$1,550

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
0.83%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
266
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
flat
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Raleigh, NC are 6.75% compared to the 6.375% average observed in early 2026, indicating that property owners who secured loans earlier this year locked in a more favorable rate.

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


Key Findings

  1. The primary indicator, median sold price is $367,776, which reflects recent transaction-level market value and aligns with a market that is stabilizing after rapid growth; this appears consistent with a slight upward price trend (up) reported for the area.
  2. The relative spread between the $369,985 median listing price and the $367,776 median sold price suggests limited pricing friction and that asking prices are generally representative of realized sale values; longer median days on market of 266 signals slower sales velocity and may indicate that sellers should expect extended marketing timelines (slower sales velocity).
  3. Interest-rate dynamics are an important headwind: current local rates of 6.75% versus the earlier average of 6.375% mean some owners locked in more favorable financing; combined with reported moderate interest rate pressure, this may temper buyer urgency and refinance activity.
  4. Fundamental demand signals are steady: median price per square foot is $205 while median market rent is $1,550, and rent growth is reported as flat, suggesting rental income is not currently driving sharp investor pressure in the SFR and condo segments.

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

406 Columbia Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604
Top Sale

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

4 beds1 baths768 sqft
$1,270,000
Mar 1, 2026
$1,654/sqft/sqft
606 days on market
516 N East St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds2.5 baths2,056 sqft
$1,264,000
Apr 1, 2026
$615/sqft/sqft
104 days on market
601 Drew St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds3.5 baths3,229 sqft
$1,250,000
Apr 1, 2026
$387/sqft/sqft
10241 days on market
3605 Brentwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds2.5 baths1,844 sqft
$348,000
Apr 1, 2026
$189/sqft/sqft
178 days on market
3705 Arrowwood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds1.5 baths1,222 sqft
$347,500
Apr 1, 2026
$284/sqft/sqft
1061 days on market
3620 Oates Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds1.5 baths1,500 sqft
$345,000
May 1, 2026
$230/sqft/sqft
93 days on market
4208 Mantua Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds2 baths1,756 sqft
$150,000
Apr 1, 2026
$85/sqft/sqft
4469 days on market
3525 Londonville Ln, Raleigh, NC 27604
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds2.5 baths1,392 sqft
$141,500
Apr 1, 2026
$102/sqft/sqft
97 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

-$677/mo
27604 Avg Rent
27604 Cost to Own
Rent$1,550
Own$2,227

20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.8% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

27604 Avg nightly rate
27604 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$142/night
Occupancy113 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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