“Friendly helpful all the way to the end and beyond. Made everything easy to understand answered all my questions within a few minutes of asking if she didn't have the answers, she got them for me”
Foundation Brokerage Group
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Durham real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Durham real estate market, updated for April 2026. *
Durham is currently tilted toward sellers, with the market gauge showing a 20 out of 100 and a clear Seller's Market label. With just 2 homes in inventory and 2 new listings in February 2026, buyers have limited options and sellers hold more leverage.
Typical home values sit around $500,000, notably higher than the Strafford County average of $469,933, which underscores Durham’s relative strength. Even with that strength, values slipped an estimated 14.53% month over month, and projections show a potential move down toward $457,500 while the median list price stays near $592,450.
Homes are taking time to sell, spending a median of 43 days on the market even as that figure has improved by about 15.69% compared with the prior month. No recent sales closed above list price and the average sale-to-list ratio of about 0.96 shows buyers still have room to negotiate, despite only 1 pending sale in the latest period. With Durham’s tight supply, shifting prices, and differences from the larger Strafford County market, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding an agent who understands these conditions and can guide their decisions.
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Learn more about what Durham has to offer.
Durham offers a close-knit, welcoming community with strong educational opportunities, abundant outdoor recreation, and a balanced, family-friendly vibe that makes culture, dining, and nature easily accessible.
Durham is a small New England town with an academic core, a walkable village center, and quick access to larger hubs like Portsmouth. Anchored by the University of New Hampshire, it combines college town energy with practical, everyday livability for year round residents, students, and faculty.
Daily life is centered around Main Street, where you can walk from campus to coffee at Breaking New Grounds or grab dinner before a game at Wildcat Stadium. The town’s compact layout and UNH’s Downeaster rail stop make commuting to Boston or Portland straightforward for work or weekend trips.
Outdoor access is a major draw. Residents enjoy the Oyster River Forest for quiet wooded trails and the Mill Pond area near downtown. Families value local schools within the Oyster River Cooperative School District, while the Durham Public Library and town recreation programs provide year round activities.
Whether you are selling a long held home near the river or buying your first place close to campus, the local market can feel complex, with student rentals, faculty housing, and single family neighborhoods all competing for attention. A Durham agent who tracks these subtleties can streamline pricing, timing, and negotiation so your move is less stressful. Agent Pronto connects you with that kind of local expertise, helping both buyers and sellers move forward with confidence.
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“Sarah is a warm, attentive, and caring individual. She is a seasoned professional and was extremely helpful in guiding and advising on best approaches and strategy to sell my property. It was sold within one week and it is fantastic. One of the best experiences in my dealings with the real estate. Thumbs up for Sarah. I'll definitely hire her again.”
Realty One Group Next Level
“Michelle Soucy did a fantastic job of locating a home based on my criteria, and satisfied or exceeded my request. She was prompt and knowledgeable at each step of the process in keeping me informed and educated on an out-of-state purchase. She also lined up skilled trades help as needed and took care of the associated details. I highly recommend Michelle to handle your next real estate transaction.”
Foundation Brokerage Group
“Great real estate experience with Charlotte. I recently had the pleasure of working with Charlotte as my realtor, and I cannot express how grateful I am for her outstanding service throughout the entire home buying process. From our initial meeting to the closing day, Charlotte demonstrated a level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication that greatly met my expectations. One of Charlotte's standout qualities is her extensive knowledge of the local real estate market. She took the time to understand my preferences and priorities, providing valuable insights into neighborhoods, property values, and future market trends. Her expertise not only streamlined the decision-making process but also ensured that I made informed choices.”
Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty
“Sherry Bourque got my house up and sold so quick. We had a high volume of people coming through. The closing process was smooth.I would so recommend Sherry and her team anytime.”
Diamond Key Real Estate
“Kim and Wayne were a pleasure to work with In every aspect of the sale, would recommend them to anyone!!”
Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty
“Janna was awesome and was continually looking out for us and making certain everything was on track. She is the best of the best!”
eXp Realty Bean Group
“My experience was so enjoyable. I was very lucky to have Maria for my agent because she made everything so easy. One of the best I've ever dealt with!”
Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty
“Mark and his team were wonderful!”
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
“Very satisfied with the connection to realtor Eric Hall! ”
Red Post Realty
“I was recommended by a friend to call Kerry Lapiana with Prestige Homes. I am so glad I did. Kerry went up and beyond from the beginning until the end. She was always available with any questions I had and she made the offer process so easy. It didn't end there. She even took time after I closed to ask me how it was going if I needed anything additional. She went up and beyond every step of the way. I would highly recommend Kerry Lapiana and Prestige Homes to friends, family and colleagues.”
Diamond Key Real Estate
“SeMone, you worked tirelessly and quickly in finding our home and you really went out of your way to help us look for the best Home that fit our budget and personality. You acted quick on the sale of this house and helped us along the way with any questions or concerns we had considering this was our first property purchase. You knew what to do and how to act quick. I will recommend anyone to you! Thankyou so much for everything you have done.”
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
“John Plante was always accessible and professional, and always provided an answer to all my questions. He always kept me up to date on everything he was doing to advertise/sell my property. My property was displayed beautifully on the internet. I would recommend John to anyone looking for a Realtor, as he is very knowledgeable in his field and is licensed in both MA and NH. I would not hesitate to have John as my Realtor again in the future.”
Lamacchia Realty
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