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Properties Sold in Cary, NC for Week of 22 May 2026 (Data source: Redfin)
Single Family Homes | Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
# properties sold | 50 | 7 |
average price | $736,393 | $537,177 |
median price | $651,500* | $535,000* |
average size (sq ft) | 2,646 | 2,291 |
average price per sq ft | $279 | $238 |
Please note that we exclude land sales and condos. Here are a few statistics based on the sales from this past week.
*The median price being lower than the average (mean) sale price in this case typically suggests that there are a few higher-priced properties pulling the average up.
**The median price being higher than the average (mean) sale price in this case typically suggests that there are a few lower-priced properties pulling the average down.
The number of Single Family Homes sold by Postal Code:
27511: 13 homes sold, Median Price: $475,000
27513: 11 homes sold, Median Price: $575,000
27518: 7 homes sold, Median Price: $715,000
27519: 19 homes sold, Median Price: $797,000
The Top 10 Single Family Homes
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Address: 403 Carolyn Ct, Cary, NC 27511
Sold Price: $2,275,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5.5 | Size: 4,165 sq ft
Address: 202 Bridle Creek Dr, Cary, NC 27513
Sold Price: $1,770,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3.5 | Size: 3,688 sq ft
Address: 105 Glade Park Rd, Cary, NC 27518
Sold Price: $1,537,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4.0 | Size: 5,575 sq ft
Address: 7125 Talton Ridge Dr, Cary, NC 27519 |
Sold Price: $1,200,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5.0 | Size: 4,068 sq ft
Address: 111 Monument View Ln, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $1,150,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3.5 | Size: 3,338 sq ft
Address: 321 Belles Landing Ct, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $1,099,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 5.5 | Size: 4,539 sq ft
Address: 1424 Marsalis Way, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $1,000,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4.5 | Size: 5,187 sq ft
Address: 1208 Kings Canyon Ct, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $935,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 4.5 | Size: 3,821 sq ft
Address: 202 Sir Walker Ln, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $910,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2.5 | Size: 3,580 sq ft
Address: 614 Gravel Brook Ct, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $895,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3.0 | Size: 3,664 sq ft
The Top 5 Townhomes Sold
Address: 205 Great Lake Dr, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $745,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2.5 | Size: 2,456 sq ft
Address: 2323 Pindos Dr, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $625,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3.5 | Size: 3,131 sq ft
Address: 798 Ballyneal Aly, Cary, NC 27513
Sold Price: $569,740 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3.5 | Size: 2,097 sq ft
Address: 2063 Weston Green Loop, Cary, NC 27513
Sold Price: $535,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 4.0 | Size: 2,436 sq ft
Address: 414 Hilltop View St, Cary, NC 27513
Sold Price: $530,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2.5 | Size: 2,775 sq ft
Cary Real Estate Market Trends
Inventory at season high — 715 active listings as Memorial Day arrives
Active listings climbed again this week to 715 homes — the highest point of the spring season — as sellers push to capture peak demand before summer slows. The median list price holds firm at $639K, flat year-over-year, while days on market ticked up slightly to 31 days. Price per square foot slipped 1% to $263, a signal that buyers are applying modest downward pressure on value.
The good news: Bankrate data confirms May is historically the best month to sell in Cary — homes move fastest and for the most money right now. The spring window is still open, but it won't be for long.
Data sourced from Redfin, Movoto, Houzeo, Zillow · May 10, 2026 · Cary, NC
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: Hyperion
The tallest tree in the world is a coast redwood named Hyperion, which stands at an incredible 116.22 metres (381.3 feet) tall. It was found on August 25, 2006, by naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor. It is estimated to be between 600 and 800 years old.
Species: Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens).
Location: Redwood National Park in Northern California, United States.
To protect Hyperion's shallow root system and surrounding ecosystem from foot traffic, the National Park Service keeps its exact location a strict secret. In fact, the area surrounding the tree is completely closed off to the public. Visitors caught trying to seek it out face heavy fines and potential jail time.
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