Published October 25, 2026 in Market Update

Another part of Winston-Salem is seeing softer demand and more choice

By Helen Howard

Real estate, WS 2

The biggest shift in this part of Winston-Salem right now is inventory. The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 92 homes for sale in ZIP 27101 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. That is up 64.3% from the same months in 2025. More supply means buyers have more to compare, and sellers have more competition.

At the same time, Realtor.com reported that 20.8% of listings nationally had price cuts in September 2026, the highest share since October 2022. That national trend lines up with what the Real Estate Data Aggregator shows locally. Fewer buyers are competing, and some sellers are adjusting their prices to match.

What the ZIP 27101 numbers say

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 48 homes sold in ZIP 27101 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. That is down 23.8% from a year before. Fewer closings with more homes available is the clearest sign that buyers have gained leverage here.

The Real Estate Data Aggregator shows the median sale price in ZIP 27101 was $269,444 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. That is down 2% from a year before. Prices dipped a little, though they have not fallen sharply. Sellers who price carefully are still closing deals.

Homes in ZIP 27101 sold for an average of 96.4% of list price, according to the Real Estate Data Aggregator. That is down 1.2 points from a year ago. Only 10.4% of homes sold above list price, down 5.5 points. Not every home sold fast or above asking, and that is worth knowing before you set a price.

New listings are up, and buyers are taking longer to decide

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 81 new listings in ZIP 27101 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, up 28.6% from a year before. More sellers are entering the market. Median days on market reached 46 days, which is 6 days longer than the same period in 2025.

The Real Estate Data Aggregator shows 31% of homes in ZIP 27101 went under contract within two weeks of listing. That is down 2.9 points from a year ago. Some homes still move quickly. Others are sitting. The difference often comes down to price and condition.

How ZIP 27101 compares with the rest of Winston-Salem

Across all seven Winston-Salem ZIP codes together, the Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 910 homes sold in the three months ending August 31, 2026, down 3.9% from a year before. Homes for sale across the market rose 16.6% to 1,062. ZIP 27101 is moving faster in the same direction.

What this means if you own or are buying here

For sellers in ZIP 27101, the market is more patient than it was. Buyers have 92 homes to look at, up from far fewer a year ago. Pricing to the current market, not to last year's, is what gets a home closed.

For buyers, 5.9 months of supply gives you room to compare and ask questions. That said, Realtor.com reported mortgage rates climbed above 7% for the first time since January 2025. Monthly carrying costs are real, and worth running before you make an offer.

The numbers above cover a full ZIP code. Your block, your street, your home type can tell a different story. If you want to know where your home sits inside these numbers, I am happy to take a closer look.