Neighborhood Turnover Report

Updated weekly · August 24, 2026

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How often do homes change hands in Triangle neighborhoods? This report ranks 957 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
957 Neighborhoods Ranked
4.5% 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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694 Neighborhoods
4.4% Avg Turnover
19.0% Highest
0.4% 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 Long Lakes 19.0% 27 142 $388,000
2 Roseington 19.0% 4 21 $1,600,000
3 North Ridge Trace 17.4% 4 23 $332,500
4 Falls Village Twnhomes 16.7% 4 24 $460,000
5 Stonewalls 16.7% 4 24 $1,270,000
6 Littlejohn Acres 16.0% 4 25 $250,250
7 Rolling Acres 16.0% 4 25 $375,000
8 Bolick Park 15.0% 3 20 $620,000
9 Dixon Drive Townes 15.0% 3 20 $510,000
10 Bassett Ridge 14.8% 4 27 $367,500

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 South Lakes (Fuquay-Varina) #2 0.4% 3 792 $600,000
2 Blackwolf Run 0.7% 3 437 $218,000
3 College Park 0.8% 3 366 $435,000
4 Hills Estates 0.8% 4 517 $870,000
5 Sweetwater (Apex) #2 0.8% 4 474 $1,292,750
6 Crescent Ridge (Raleigh) #2 0.9% 3 345 $698,000
7 Edgewater At Rogers Farm (Raleigh) 0.9% 4 450 $335,500
8 Meadowbrook (Fuquay-Varina) 0.9% 3 326 $485,000
9 Brickyard 1.0% 4 401 $528,000
10 Evans Farm 1.0% 3 294 $750,000
169 Neighborhoods
4.3% Avg Turnover
23.1% 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 Bay Creek Condos 23.1% 25 108 $82,600
2 Chapel Run 17.5% 14 80 $492,000
3 Maida Vale 13.5% 5 37 $1,635,000
4 Frenchmans Creek 12.0% 3 25 $460,500
5 The Bartlett Condo 11.8% 4 34 $1,237,500
6 Meadow Crossing 11.4% 4 35 $450,250
7 Sweetbrier 10.3% 74 718 $431,000
8 Devonshire Manor 9.4% 5 53 $475,000
9 Colony Hill Condos 8.7% 4 46 $222,500
10 Newhall Village 8.1% 3 37 $287,500

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 Greenwood (Durham) #2 0.5% 3 566 $369,500
2 The Hills At Southpoint 1.2% 3 257 $920,000
3 Five Oaks-Lakeside 1.3% 3 224 $300,000
4 Forestwood 1.3% 5 378 $305,000
5 Ellis Crossing 1.5% 5 337 $530,000
6 Fendol Farms 1.5% 6 403 $532,500
7 Treyburn 1.6% 12 733 $649,250
8 Twin Lakes (Durham, Durham) 1.6% 4 254 $340,000
9 Englewood (Durham, Durham) 1.7% 3 178 $415,000
10 Brogden Heights 1.8% 3 167 $375,000
67 Neighborhoods
5.9% Avg Turnover
15.0% 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 Kentfield 15.0% 3 20 $700,000
2 Walkers Landing 15.0% 3 20 $450,000
3 Tenney 13.6% 3 22 $1,225,000
4 Collins Ridge (Hillsborough, Orange) 13.1% 14 107 $416,000
5 Black Walnut Farm 13.0% 3 23 $673,000
6 Hundred Oaks Cluster 12.8% 5 39 $880,000
7 Weatherhill 12.7% 7 55 $300,000
8 Colony Lake 11.6% 13 112 $315,000
9 Williams Woods 11.5% 3 26 $950,000
10 Piney Mountain 9.7% 6 62 $927,500

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 Ridgefield (Chapel Hill, Orange) 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 Heritage Hills 2.0% 4 201 $550,000
5 Stoneridge (Chapel Hill, Orange) 2.3% 4 176 $972,500
6 Southbridge (Chapel Hill, Orange) 2.5% 3 122 $760,000
7 Greenwood Extended (Chapel Hill) 2.6% 4 156 $857,500
8 Lake Forest (Chapel Hill, Orange) 2.6% 9 343 $1,000,000
9 Chesley 2.8% 3 106 $1,375,000
10 Dogwood Acres (Chapel Hill, Orange) 2.9% 4 138 $290,000
27 Neighborhoods
5.3% Avg Turnover
23.9% 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 23.9% 73 306 $590,000
2 Cedar Terrace 11.1% 3 27 $350,000
3 Millcroft Cluster Homes 8.8% 3 34 $679,000
4 Sunset Grove 7.7% 5 65 $1,155,000
5 Lakewood Falls 7.0% 4 57 $355,000
6 Rosemont 5.8% 4 69 $4,389,500
7 Westfall 5.8% 15 257 $950,000
8 Briar Chapel 5.4% 137 2,549 $606,000
9 Preserve At Jordan Lake 5.4% 30 558 $960,000
10 Park-Oakwood Drive 4.6% 4 87 $380,000

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 North East New Hope 1.0% 6 584 $1,050,000
3 Legacy At Jordan Lake 2.6% 3 116 $850,000
4 Woodhall 2.6% 4 155 $781,750
5 Highland Forest (Chapel Hill, Chatham) 3.0% 6 200 $523,500
6 Governors Club 3.3% 43 1,308 $985,000
7 Aunt Bee's 3.4% 4 118 $274,000
8 The Woods 3.4% 11 323 $269,000
9 Historic Bynum 3.5% 4 113 $380,000
10 Chatham Forest 3.8% 9 237 $455,000

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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