What is the median home price in Preston, Cary?

The median home price in Preston is $1,059,500, down 12% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 76 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 97.44%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Preston?

On a $1,059,500 home in Preston, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $31,785. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $28,286 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in Preston?

The median home in Preston spends 76 days on market. 66.67% of listings go pending within two weeks. 16 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Preston a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Preston had 16 homes sell recently at a median of $1,059,500. Sellers are getting 97.44% of their asking price. 12.5% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/North Carolina/Cary

Preston · Cary, NC

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Preston, Cary?

The median home in Preston sells for $1,059,500 with prices down 12% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $28,286.

Preston Real Estate Market Conditions

52out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

52/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Preston market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. North Carolina average is 4.8.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 11.70833333% year-over-year — vs. +3.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.44% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.6% below list. North Carolina average is 97.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

12.5% of homes selling above list price — 1% above the North Carolina average of 12.4%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

76 median days on market — 8 days faster than the North Carolina average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

66.67% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. North Carolina average is 26.7%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$1,059,500

-12%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$358

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.44%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

12.5%

Pending in 2 Weeks

66.67%

Source: public market records

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How much can you save selling in Preston?

$0Estimated savings

That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.7% of your home value

Your Preston home value

$1,059,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$31,785

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Preston

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$31,785	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$29,6662.8% avg	$21,190~2% avg	$21,190~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$15,893	$15,893	$15,893
Total cost	$77,344	$40,582	$38,082
You save	—	$28,286	$30,786

Based on the Preston median home price of $1,059,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Preston

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