Cary (NC) Real Estate Snapshot & Top Sales for May 2026

July 4, 2026 - 21:45

Cary, NC - Wake County's housing market showed steady activity in May, with the typical home price easing slightly to $465,000, down $5,000 from the previous month. The number of homes sold rose to 3,247, up from 3,193 in April, pointing to a consistent market rather than a slowdown. Property-secured loans dipped from April levels but stayed roughly even with the same time last year.

Cary outperformed the countywide trend. The town recorded 193 home sales in May with a median price of $595,000, roughly $130,000 above the county median. The average sale price hit $675,409, boosted by several transactions over $1.5 million. Prices ranged from a nominal $500 for a family property transfer to a high of $2,275,000, showing that Cary's luxury segment remained strong even as broader county prices softened.

Data comes from the Wake County Register of Deeds for May 2026.

Top 10 Cary Home Sales - May 2026

403 Carolyn Ct - $2,275,000
Sold May 19. Built 2025. 4,191 square feet. 0.41 acres.

4021 Piney Gap Dr - $2,100,000
Sold May 11. Built 2014. 8,335 square feet. 0.39 acres.

802 Warren Ave - $2,034,500
Sold May 22. Built 2026. 0.37 acres.

516 Windboard St - $1,661,500
Sold May 21. Built 2026. 0.28 acres.

163 E Park St - $1,650,000
Sold May 15. Built 2022. 2,884 square feet. 0.03 acres.

302 Versailles Dr - $1,600,000
Sold May 15. Built 1991. 6,237 square feet. 0.57 acres.

202 Lantern Ridge Ln - $1,570,000
Sold May 7. Built 2005. 5,663 square feet. 0.45 acres.

105 Glade Park Rd - $1,537,000
Sold May 20. Built 1998. 5,483 square feet. 0.48 acres.

1028 Kensley Haven Ct - $1,485,000
Sold May 1. Built 2016. 5,362 square feet. 0.31 acres.

105 Jessfield Pl - $1,365,000
Sold May 6. Built 2008. 3,793 square feet. 0.47 acres.