Neighborhood Turnover Report

Updated weekly · July 13, 2026

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How often do homes change hands in Triangle neighborhoods? This report ranks 933 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
933 Neighborhoods Ranked
4.4% 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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700 Neighborhoods
4.4% Avg Turnover
15.8% Highest
0.7% 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 Glen Royall 15.8% 6 38 $255,000
2 Bolick Park 15.0% 3 20 $620,000
3 Dixon Drive Townes 15.0% 3 20 $510,000
4 Bassett Ridge 14.8% 4 27 $367,500
5 Cross Pointe Village 14.3% 4 28 $310,000
6 Roseington 14.3% 3 21 $1,800,000
7 Settler's Creek 13.6% 6 44 $230,000
8 Sterling Crest 13.0% 3 23 $775,000
9 Vintage Ridge 13.0% 3 23 $615,000
10 Willow Downs 12.8% 5 39 $235,000

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 Blackwolf Run 0.7% 3 437 $236,500
2 Cardinal Grove 0.8% 3 374 $373,500
3 Trinity Creek 0.9% 3 341 $915,000
4 Coley 1.1% 4 349 $1,122,500
5 Oak Hall 1.1% 3 264 $428,500
6 Sunset Lake 1.1% 3 274 $1,200,000
7 Dutchman Downs 1.2% 3 247 $825,000
8 Quail Hollow 1.2% 4 324 $582,500
9 Upchurch 1.2% 6 482 $356,750
10 Weldon Ridge 1.2% 6 489 $800,000
140 Neighborhoods
4.0% Avg Turnover
22.2% Highest
0.8% 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 $72,800
2 The Bartlett Condo 11.8% 4 34 $1,237,500
3 Meadow Crossing 11.4% 4 35 $450,250
4 Chapel Run 11.2% 9 80 $610,000
5 Glendale Addition 11.1% 3 27 $450,000
6 North Hampton Hills 11.1% 3 27 $485,000
7 Oak Ridge 11.1% 3 27 $385,000
8 Sweetbrier 10.2% 73 718 $444,000
9 Stoneybrook Cottages 8.7% 4 46 $560,000
10 Aster Ridge 8.6% 3 35 $334,500

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 Ellis Road Townhomes 0.8% 3 378 $425,000
2 Forestwood 0.8% 3 378 $335,000
3 Fendol Farms 1.0% 4 403 $424,000
4 Thompson Ridge 1.0% 3 314 $375,000
5 Milan Woods 1.2% 3 243 $335,000
6 Summer Meadow 1.2% 4 322 $312,000
7 Five Oaks-Lakeside 1.3% 3 224 $300,000
8 Pagehurst 1.4% 4 292 $342,500
9 Willowhaven 1.4% 4 283 $435,000
10 Fairfield 1.5% 8 545 $675,500
67 Neighborhoods
5.6% Avg Turnover
20.0% Highest
2.0% 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 Walkers Landing 20.0% 4 20 $442,000
2 Weatherhill 18.2% 10 55 $272,250
3 Glynmorgan 15.0% 3 20 $1,100,000
4 Kent Woodlands 11.5% 6 52 $746,500
5 Clearview 10.3% 3 29 $345,000
6 Hundred Oaks Cluster 10.3% 4 39 $839,500
7 Homemont 10.2% 5 49 $173,500
8 Glendale 9.3% 5 54 $955,000
9 Fairoaks 8.6% 10 116 $491,250
10 Cobblestone 8.2% 5 61 $630,000

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 Heritage Hills 2.0% 4 201 $550,000
2 Perry Hills 2.1% 3 140 $200,000
3 Dogwood Acres 2.2% 3 138 $295,000
4 Stoneridge 2.3% 4 176 $972,500
5 Southbridge 2.5% 3 122 $760,000
6 Lake Forest 2.6% 9 343 $1,000,000
7 Bolin Forrest 2.7% 3 113 $730,000
8 Webbwood 2.9% 3 105 $635,000
9 West Hill 2.9% 3 104 $360,000
10 Winmore 2.9% 3 103 $590,000
26 Neighborhoods
4.9% Avg Turnover
13.6% Highest
0.7% 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 Bonterra 13.6% 3 22 $1,125,000
2 Old Thompson Creek 10.3% 3 29 $1,385,000
3 Crosswinds 9.4% 3 32 $635,000
4 Millcroft Cluster Homes 8.8% 3 34 $679,000
5 Sunset Grove 7.7% 5 65 $1,155,000
6 Pennington At Jordan Lake 6.4% 3 47 $970,000
7 Westfall 6.2% 16 257 $1,022,500
8 Fearrington 5.3% 18 340 $580,000
9 Preserve At Jordan Lake 5.2% 29 558 $955,000
10 Chapel Ridge 4.6% 40 870 $882,500

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 East New Hope 0.7% 4 584 $649,000
2 Governors Village 1.4% 5 358 $690,000
3 Bobcat Point 2.1% 3 140 $644,000
4 Aunt Bee's 2.5% 3 118 $236,500
5 Highland Forest 2.5% 5 200 $500,000
6 Governors Club 2.6% 34 1,308 $1,162,000
7 Legacy At Jordan Lake 2.6% 3 116 $850,000
8 The Woods 3.1% 10 323 $279,500
9 Historic Bynum 3.5% 4 113 $337,500
10 Legacy West 3.6% 13 358 $800,000

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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