Neighborhood Turnover Report

Updated weekly · May 25, 2026

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How often do homes change hands in Triangle neighborhoods? This report ranks 923 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
923 Neighborhoods Ranked
4.1% 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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659 Neighborhoods
4.0% Avg Turnover
18.4% 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 18.4% 7 38 $270,000
2 Bolick Park 15.0% 3 20 $620,000
3 Woodglen 15.0% 3 20 $450,000
4 Vintage Ridge 13.0% 3 23 $615,000
5 Willow Downs 12.8% 5 39 $235,000
6 Stonewalls 12.5% 3 24 $1,245,000
7 Wedgwood 12.5% 3 24 $228,500
8 Eagle Rock 12.0% 3 25 $205,000
9 Littlejohn Acres 12.0% 3 25 $245,000
10 Woodgreen 12.0% 3 25 $1,300,000

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 $206,000
2 Cardinal Grove 0.8% 3 374 $362,000
3 West Village 0.8% 3 379 $599,000
4 Brickyard 1.0% 4 401 $470,500
5 Ridgemoor 1.0% 4 405 $322,000
6 Savaan 1.0% 3 294 $645,000
7 Weldon Ridge 1.0% 5 489 $1,100,000
8 Emerald Pointe 1.1% 4 372 $297,500
9 Farmington Woods 1.1% 4 360 $318,500
10 Upchurch 1.1% 5 471 $520,000
172 Neighborhoods
4.1% Avg Turnover
13.8% Highest
1.2% 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 Chapel Run 13.8% 11 80 $620,000
2 Cole Mill 12.5% 3 24 $405,000
3 Meadow Crossing 11.4% 4 35 $450,250
4 Sweetbrier 11.4% 82 719 $467,750
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 Valley Run 9.1% 10 110 $386,500
9 The Commons 8.8% 3 34 $517,500
10 Colony Hill Condos 8.7% 4 46 $225,000

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 Milan Woods 1.2% 3 243 $335,000
2 Stratford Lakes 1.2% 3 255 $385,000
3 Penrith 1.5% 4 262 $445,000
4 Chancellors Ridge 1.6% 7 451 $488,500
5 Wyndcross 1.6% 3 190 $405,000
6 Bentwood Park Condos 1.7% 3 179 $86,000
7 Fendol Farms 1.7% 7 403 $428,000
8 Meadows At Southpoint 1.7% 3 177 $416,500
9 Five Oaks-Lakeside 1.8% 4 224 $282,500
10 Lakehurst 1.8% 3 169 $699,000
68 Neighborhoods
5.1% 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 Glynmorgan 15.0% 3 20 $1,100,000
3 Heartwood At Blackwood Mountain 10.7% 3 28 $670,000
4 Homemont 10.2% 5 49 $173,500
5 St Marys Woods 9.6% 5 52 $599,000
6 Briarcliff 8.6% 17 197 $635,000
7 Colonial Hills 8.5% 6 71 $292,500
8 Highland Woods 8.2% 4 49 $182,500
9 Fairoaks 7.8% 9 116 $460,000
10 Kent Woodlands 7.7% 4 52 $884,250

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 Lake Forest 2.0% 7 343 $1,000,000
2 Perry Hills 2.1% 3 140 $200,000
3 Dogwood Acres 2.2% 3 138 $295,000
4 Estes Hills 2.3% 3 133 $895,000
5 Stoneridge 2.3% 4 176 $1,046,500
6 Havenstone 2.4% 4 169 $402,500
7 The Oaks 2.4% 5 210 $1,425,000
8 The Meadows 2.5% 5 200 $336,000
9 Timberlyne 2.5% 4 158 $730,000
10 Meadowmont 2.6% 7 272 $770,000
24 Neighborhoods
4.2% Avg Turnover
18.2% 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 18.2% 4 22 $1,097,500
2 Pennington At Jordan Lake 8.5% 4 47 $1,047,000
3 Legacy West 5.3% 19 358 $792,500
4 Seaforth Landing 5.3% 3 57 $1,540,000
5 Governors Forest 5.2% 3 58 $1,240,000
6 Westfall 5.1% 13 257 $1,095,000
7 Montvale 4.3% 3 69 $1,930,000
8 Cedar Grove 4.0% 4 101 $767,500
9 Legend Oaks 3.9% 5 129 $860,000
10 Potterstone Village 3.8% 8 211 $535,000

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 East New Hope 0.7% 4 583 $834,000
2 Highland Forest 2.0% 4 200 $487,500
3 Chatham Forest 2.1% 5 237 $455,000
4 Governors Club 2.1% 27 1,308 $1,150,000
5 Aunt Bee's 2.5% 3 118 $236,500
6 Preserve At Jordan Lake 2.5% 14 558 $910,000
7 The Woods 2.5% 8 323 $277,500
8 Historic Bynum 2.7% 3 113 $335,000
9 Bobcat Point 2.9% 4 140 $622,500
10 Briar Chapel 3.1% 79 2,549 $605,000

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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