Neighborhood Turnover Report

Updated weekly · October 12, 2026

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How often do homes change hands in Triangle neighborhoods? This report ranks 1,018 neighborhoods by annual turnover rate — the percentage of homesites that sold in the past 12 months. Only neighborhoods with at least 20 homesites are included to ensure meaningful comparisons. New construction communities are filtered out using build-year data and pricing pattern analysis, though some may still appear in the results.

4 Counties Analyzed
1,018 Neighborhoods Ranked
4.7% Avg Turnover
20+ Min Homesites
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Data source: Wake, Durham, Orange & Chatham County Public Records · Single-family homes · 12-month lookback · Min 20 homesites

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715 Neighborhoods
4.7% Avg Turnover
20.4% Highest
0.5% Lowest

Highest Turnover

Neighborhoods with the most homes changing hands. High turnover means more buying opportunities but also more competition and potential instability.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Long Lakes 20.4% 29 142 $385,000
2 Roseington 19.0% 4 21 $1,600,000
3 Kingsland Woods 17.4% 4 23 $662,500
4 North Ridge Trace 17.4% 4 23 $332,500
5 Falls Village Twnhomes 16.7% 4 24 $460,000
6 Stonewalls 16.7% 4 24 $1,322,500
7 Littlejohn Acres 16.0% 4 25 $250,250
8 Rolling Acres 16.0% 4 25 $375,000
9 Royal Acres 15.4% 4 26 $194,500
10 Dixon Drive Townes 15.0% 3 20 $510,000

Lowest Turnover

Neighborhoods where residents stay the longest. Low turnover typically indicates stable, established communities with limited inventory when homes do come to market.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Glenwood (Raleigh) #2 0.5% 5 1,058 $975,000
2 Pinecrest (Raleigh) #2 0.5% 3 583 $307,500
3 Blackwolf Run 0.7% 3 437 $218,000
4 College Park 0.8% 3 366 $435,000
5 Hills Estates 0.8% 4 519 $870,000
6 Abbington Ridge 1.0% 4 410 $264,250
7 Lakestone (Fuquay-Varina, Wake) 1.0% 4 384 $469,500
8 Ridgemoor 1.0% 4 405 $314,500
9 Wildwood (Holly Springs, Wake) 1.0% 4 396 $781,000
10 Greystone (Cary, Wake) 1.1% 4 369 $406,250
191 Neighborhoods
4.8% Avg Turnover
22.2% Highest
0.6% Lowest

Highest Turnover

Neighborhoods with the most homes changing hands. High turnover means more buying opportunities but also more competition and potential instability.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Bay Creek Condos 22.2% 24 108 $77,700
2 Residences At The Novus 22.2% 12 54 $2,062,500
3 The Bartlett Condo 17.6% 6 34 $1,400,000
4 Brier Creek 16.0% 19 119 $440,000
5 Chapel Run 15.0% 12 80 $590,250
6 Sweetbrier 13.6% 98 718 $416,250
7 Maida Vale 13.5% 5 37 $1,635,000
8 Frenchmans Creek 12.0% 3 25 $460,500
9 Devonshire Manor 11.3% 6 53 $436,250
10 Casa Grande 11.1% 5 45 $325,000

Lowest Turnover

Neighborhoods where residents stay the longest. Low turnover typically indicates stable, established communities with limited inventory when homes do come to market.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Fairfield (Durham, Durham) #2 0.6% 3 545 $325,000
2 Landon Farms 0.9% 3 346 $287,000
3 Forestwood 1.1% 4 378 $257,500
4 Garrett Farms 1.4% 4 282 $675,000
5 Willowhaven 1.4% 4 283 $493,092
6 Townes At Courtney Creek 1.5% 3 204 $347,500
7 Eagles Pointe 1.8% 3 166 $660,000
8 Treyburn 1.8% 13 733 $653,500
9 Alexander Place Townhomes (Durham, Durham) 1.9% 3 157 $382,000
10 Glendale Heights 1.9% 5 262 $380,000
75 Neighborhoods
5.4% Avg Turnover
13.1% Highest
1.4% Lowest

Highest Turnover

Neighborhoods with the most homes changing hands. High turnover means more buying opportunities but also more competition and potential instability.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Collins Ridge 13.1% 14 107 $378,750
2 Black Walnut Farm 13.0% 3 23 $673,000
3 Hundred Oaks Cluster 12.8% 5 39 $880,000
4 Williams Woods 11.5% 3 26 $950,000
5 Weatherhill 10.9% 6 55 $307,500
6 Booker Creek 10.1% 12 119 $602,500
7 James J Freeland 10.0% 4 40 $244,500
8 Colony Lake 9.8% 11 112 $320,000
9 Piney Mountain 9.7% 6 62 $927,500
10 Kent Woodlands 9.6% 5 52 $750,000

Lowest Turnover

Neighborhoods where residents stay the longest. Low turnover typically indicates stable, established communities with limited inventory when homes do come to market.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Ridgefield 1.4% 3 217 $640,000
2 The Meadows-Cks Township 1.6% 3 183 $336,000
3 Elkin Hill 1.7% 3 176 $349,000
4 Stoneridge (Chapel Hill, Orange) 2.3% 4 176 $972,500
5 Havenstone 2.4% 4 169 $407,500
6 Silver Creek 2.5% 3 121 $1,144,000
7 Southbridge (Chapel Hill, Orange) 2.5% 3 122 $760,000
8 Bolin Forrest 2.7% 3 113 $730,000
9 Fox Hill Farm 2.7% 4 150 $1,265,000
10 Dogwood Acres (Chapel Hill, Orange) 2.9% 4 138 $290,000
37 Neighborhoods
5.0% Avg Turnover
21.2% Highest
0.5% Lowest

Highest Turnover

Neighborhoods with the most homes changing hands. High turnover means more buying opportunities but also more competition and potential instability.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Fearrington 21.2% 65 306 $581,000
2 Hidden Valley (Chapel Hill, Chatham) 11.1% 3 27 $260,000
3 Wilkinson Creek 9.8% 4 41 $751,250
4 Millcroft Cluster Homes 8.8% 3 34 $679,000
5 Rutherford Close 8.8% 3 34 $706,000
6 Sunset Grove 7.7% 5 65 $1,155,000
7 Rosemont 7.2% 5 69 $3,900,000
8 Lakewood Falls 7.0% 4 57 $355,000
9 Montvale (Cary, Chatham) 5.8% 4 69 $1,980,000
10 Briar Chapel 5.2% 132 2,549 $615,000

Lowest Turnover

Neighborhoods where residents stay the longest. Low turnover typically indicates stable, established communities with limited inventory when homes do come to market.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 North West Bear Creek 0.5% 6 1,120 $310,500
2 Meadowview (Pittsboro, Chatham) 0.9% 3 345 $715,000
3 North East New Hope 0.9% 5 584 $1,000,000
4 Bobcat Point 2.1% 3 140 $625,000
5 Big Woods Hills 2.4% 3 126 $665,000
6 Governors Park 2.6% 4 155 $750,000
7 Legacy At Jordan Lake 2.6% 3 116 $850,000
8 Woodhall 2.6% 4 155 $821,750
9 Siler City Country Club 2.8% 3 106 $485,000
10 Legend Oaks 3.1% 4 129 $867,500

Turnover Rate Distribution

Average Turnover by County

How to Use This Report

For buyers:

  • High turnover neighborhoods offer more inventory and buying opportunities, but may also mean more competition from other buyers.
  • Low turnover neighborhoods are typically stable, established communities. Homes rarely come to market, so when one does, act quickly.
  • Pair this with the Price Index to understand both pricing dynamics and availability in a neighborhood.

For sellers:

  • In low turnover areas, your listing may attract more attention due to scarcity. This can support pricing at or above comparable sales.
  • In high turnover areas, you'll face more competition from other sellers. Pricing strategy and presentation become more important.

Important context:

  • Turnover rate = annual sales ÷ total homesites. A 5% rate means roughly 1 in 20 homes sold in the past year.
  • This measures how often homes sell, not why. High turnover doesn't necessarily mean instability — it can reflect investor activity or simply a large community.
  • Neighborhoods with fewer than 20 homesites are excluded to avoid misleading results from small communities.
  • New construction filtering: This report uses algorithms to exclude new-build communities — including construction year data where available and sale price pattern analysis for counties that lack build dates. However, some new construction neighborhoods may still appear in the results. Unusually high turnover rates can be a signal of active builder sales rather than resale activity.

This report is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional real estate advice. Turnover rates reflect recent sales data from county public records and do not represent a judgment on neighborhood quality, stability, or desirability. Always consult a licensed real estate professional before making buying or selling decisions.

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