Wendell Housing Market Update: Prices Up Year-Over-Year, Sales Pace Slows
Wendell, NC – March 13, 2026 – Home prices rose from a year ago, but fewer sales and longer market times signal a more balanced spring market.
Wendell’s housing market is entering spring with mixed signals: higher year-over-year prices, but fewer closings and longer selling times.
Top takeaways
- Median sale price around $390K in February, up about 11% from a year ago.
- Homes are taking roughly 100 days to sell, noticeably longer than last year.
- Typical home value near $364K, down about 2% year-over-year.
- About 100 homes on the market at last count, with steady new listings.
Market snapshot
According to Redfin, the median sale price in February 2026 was about $390K, up 10.8% year-over-year. However, only 38 homes sold during the month, a sharp drop from the same time last year, and the median days on market stretched to just over 100 days.
Zillow’s Home Value Index places the typical Wendell home at roughly $364K as of late January, down 2.1% from a year earlier. Inventory stood at about 101 homes, with 18 new listings added during the month. The median list price was reported near $391K.
Realtor.com previously characterized the area as a seller’s market, but longer marketing times and price adjustments suggest conditions are becoming more balanced compared with the rapid pace seen in prior years.
What’s for sale now
Active listings range from townhomes and smaller single-family properties under $300K to larger new-construction homes and established properties above $600K. Redfin data indicates many homes are receiving one to two offers on average, reflecting steady but less frenzied demand.
Buyers appear to have more negotiating room than a year ago, particularly on homes that have been listed for several weeks. Well-priced properties in desirable neighborhoods continue to move faster than the overall average.
Outlook
With inventory holding above 100 homes and days on market elevated, spring activity will be a key indicator. If mortgage rates stabilize and new listings continue at a measured pace, Wendell could see a more normalized market through mid-2026.
Are you seeing more price cuts, multiple offers, or longer listing times in your neighborhood?
Sources
https://www.redfin.com/city/18346/NC/Wendell/housing-market
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/22854/wendell-nc/
https://www.realtor.com/local/market/north-carolina/wake-county/wendell
https://www.redfin.com/city/18346/NC/Wendell