Neighborhood Turnover Report

Updated weekly · April 27, 2026

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How often do homes change hands in Triangle neighborhoods? This report ranks 974 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
974 Neighborhoods Ranked
4.3% 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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713 Neighborhoods
4.3% Avg Turnover
21.1% 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 21.1% 8 38 $294,000
2 Wedgwood 16.7% 4 24 $254,250
3 Fairwoods 15.4% 4 26 $677,500
4 Bolick Park 15.0% 3 20 $620,000
5 Woodglen 15.0% 3 20 $450,000
6 Cross Pointe Village 14.3% 4 28 $310,000
7 Vintage Ridge 13.0% 3 23 $615,000
8 Willow Downs 12.8% 5 39 $235,000
9 Andrews Chapel 12.5% 3 24 $461,500
10 Eagle Mountain 12.5% 3 24 $552,000

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 Emerald Pointe 0.8% 3 372 $290,000
3 West Village 0.8% 3 379 $599,000
4 Geneva 0.9% 4 454 $532,000
5 Twin Lakes 0.9% 8 879 $542,500
6 Brickyard 1.0% 4 401 $470,500
7 Evans Farm 1.0% 3 294 $742,000
8 Mckenzie 1.0% 4 412 $369,000
9 Ridgemoor 1.0% 4 405 $322,000
10 Weldon Ridge 1.0% 5 489 $1,100,000
169 Neighborhoods
4.2% Avg Turnover
17.3% 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 Sweetbrier 17.3% 78 452 $598,500
2 Cole Mill 16.7% 4 24 $402,750
3 Chapel Run 13.8% 11 80 $620,000
4 Triple Crown 12.3% 24 195 $513,500
5 Meadow Crossing 11.4% 4 35 $450,250
6 Glendale Addition 11.1% 3 27 $450,000
7 North Hampton Hills 11.1% 3 27 $485,000
8 Warren Park Resub 10.8% 4 37 $317,000
9 Carriage Hill 10.3% 3 29 $800,000
10 The Commons 8.8% 3 34 $517,500

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 Downing Creek 1.4% 3 214 $642,000
2 Homeplc 1.4% 3 216 $340,000
3 Greysons Green 1.5% 3 201 $326,000
4 Hester 1.6% 3 193 $510,500
5 Milan Woods 1.6% 4 243 $347,500
6 Site Nc13-18 1.6% 3 192 $187,500
7 Summer Meadow 1.6% 5 322 $325,000
8 Fendol Farms 1.7% 7 403 $428,000
9 Meadows At Southpoint 1.7% 3 177 $416,500
10 Chancellors Ridge 1.8% 8 451 $534,250
67 Neighborhoods
5.5% Avg Turnover
20.0% Highest
1.5% 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 Walkers Landing 20.0% 4 20 $442,000
2 Weatherhill 18.2% 10 55 $272,250
3 Kentfield 15.0% 3 20 $590,000
4 Birdsong 12.5% 3 24 $575,000
5 Homemont 12.2% 6 49 $191,750
6 Carolina Forrest 10.7% 3 28 $1,250,000
7 Heartwood At Blackwood Mountain 10.7% 3 28 $670,000
8 Abbotts Colony 9.8% 5 51 $336,000
9 St Marys Woods 9.6% 5 52 $599,000
10 Briarcliff 8.6% 17 197 $635,000

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 Lake Forest 1.5% 5 343 $1,200,000
2 The Oaks 1.9% 4 210 $1,962,500
3 Heritage Hills 2.0% 4 201 $540,500
4 Dogwood Acres 2.2% 3 138 $295,000
5 Springcrest 2.2% 4 185 $680,250
6 Estes Hills 2.3% 3 133 $895,000
7 Stoneridge 2.3% 4 176 $1,046,500
8 Havenstone 2.4% 4 169 $402,500
9 Timberlyne 2.5% 4 158 $680,000
10 Bolin Forrest 2.7% 3 113 $705,000
25 Neighborhoods
3.4% Avg Turnover
13.6% 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 Bonterra 13.6% 3 22 $1,070,000
2 Seaforth Landing 7.0% 4 57 $1,490,000
3 Pennington At Jordan Lake 6.4% 3 47 $1,124,000
4 Montvale 5.8% 4 69 $1,863,500
5 Legacy West 4.7% 17 358 $755,000
6 Cedar Grove 4.0% 4 101 $767,500
7 Potterstone Village 3.3% 7 211 $530,000
8 Stonewater 3.2% 3 95 $1,095,000
9 Historic Bynum 2.7% 3 113 $239,000
10 Westfall 2.7% 7 257 $640,000

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 Governors Village 0.8% 3 357 $850,000
2 North East New Hope 1.0% 6 575 $933,500
3 Governors Club 1.9% 25 1,308 $1,101,000
4 Woodhall 1.9% 3 155 $755,000
5 Chapel Ridge 2.2% 19 870 $837,000
6 The Woods 2.2% 7 323 $267,000
7 Legend Oaks 2.3% 3 129 $740,000
8 Preserve At Jordan Lake 2.3% 13 558 $960,000
9 Colvard Farms 2.4% 4 169 $1,110,000
10 Fearrington 2.4% 8 340 $533,500

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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