Photo: Fvman · Public domain1,018 homes sold in Fuquay-Varina in the last year, at a typical $461K
About one sale in 5 is a condo. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Fuquay-Varina homes are listed.
Every place Fuquay-Varina homes are listed, in one stop
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1% of Fuquay-Varina’s sales are condos, at $254K less than a house
865 houses and 15 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster. Condos draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 865 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $208NC $207
- Days to sell
- 52
- Sold over asking
- 18%
- Listings with a price cut
- 40%
typical sale · 15 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $367NC $275
- Days to sell
- 170
- Sold over asking
- 73%
- Listings with a price cut
- 7%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 1 sold, typical $268K
Townhouses: 195 sold, typical $345K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.7 times the 2016 price
1,018 sales in the last year, against 1,456 in 2021 and a low of 524 in 2012. The typical sale went from $263K in 2016 to $461K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $450K buys in Fuquay-Varina
Check a listing against what Fuquay-Varina homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Fuquay-Varina are rarer than before the pandemic, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of Fuquay-Varina’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 1,018 sales.
If you’re buying in Fuquay-Varina
- Shop in March. It brings about 117 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (29% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.7% of the list price on average; 15% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 29% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 53 days.
Spring brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 122 a month), and the most competition: 37% close over asking. March offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (29%). December has the least competition (27%) but only about 59 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like North Carolina as a whole
| Fuquay-Varina now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | NC now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 15% | 30% | 58% | 15% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 29% | 27% | 60% | 29% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.7% | 99.5% | 103.2% | 97.8% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 53 | 62 | 36 | 67 |
283 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.4 times the 2024 low (197) and 14% more than in 2017–19.
Houses and condos, year by year
A house typically sold for $505K in the year to May 2026 (865 sales), a condo for $251K (15).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Fuquay-Varina ranks 91st of 225 busy North Carolina markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Fuquay-Varina is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Fuquay-Varina home costs about $2,672 a month
Price: Fuquay-Varina’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Fuquay-Varina’s 0.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Fuquay-Varina is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 59.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $461K home, about $3,200 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Fuquay-Varina, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Fuquay-VarinaTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Fuquay-Varina.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Angier, Lillington, Garner and Buies Creek sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Fuquay-Varina, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | 1,267 | $609K | $241 | 17% | 41 |
| Fuquay-Varina | 1,018 | $461K | $199 | 15% | 53 |
| Garner | 987 | $394K | $186 | 11% | 55 |
| Holly Springs | 771 | $617K | $234 | 19% | 29 |
| Angier | 597 | $324K | $156 | 10% | 83 |
| Lillington | 265 | $309K | $152 | 11% | 102 |
| Buies Creek | 38 | $405K | $161 | 25% | 126 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Fuquay-Varina
What do homes sell for in Fuquay-Varina, NC?
1,018 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $461K, $199 a square foot. Houses sold for about $505K, condos for about $251K in the year to May 2026.
Is Fuquay-Varina a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 311 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 90 sold, about 3.5 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.7% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Fuquay-Varina?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Fuquay-Varina?
About 0.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $461K home that’s near $3,200.
Where can I see homes for sale in Fuquay-Varina?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Fuquay-Varina’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Fuquay-Varina.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).