The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27312 sells for about $950,000, or $275 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,272 a month.
ZIP 27312 — Pittsboro
The 27312 housing market is characterized by stable demand and significant growth, largely driven by the ongoing development of Chatham Park. While median prices remain high, the market is balanced, with homes selling near asking price. The area continues to attract high-income residents, supporting a robust local economy.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a balance of suburban growth and access to nature, particularly those drawn to the master-planned lifestyle of Chatham Park.
Median prices moved down 8.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 10.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 27312, Chatham County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Chatham County School District, which generally maintains positive performance ratings for its schools, including Perry W. Harrison Elementary and Northwood High.
The region is subject to standard North Carolina climate risks, including potential for heavy rainfall and wind events; insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure.
The area is experiencing significant growth driven by the Chatham Park master-planned community, which is attracting new residential and commercial development to the Pittsboro corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Chatham County based on the fair market value of the property; the rate is determined by the county and local municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute by car toward the Research Triangle Park and Chapel Hill employment hubs, with travel times varying based on traffic along the US-64 and US-15-501 corridors.
The area features extensive access to outdoor amenities including Jordan Lake, various community parks, and the growing trail network within Chatham Park.
The rental market is seeing upward pressure with a 6.18% year-over-year increase in asking rents, reflecting the area's growing popularity and limited inventory.
The economy is anchored by the growth of the Research Triangle region, with significant employment opportunities in technology, education, and healthcare nearby.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with major highway corridors providing access to the broader Durham and Chapel Hill metropolitan areas.
Development is dominated by the ongoing expansion of Chatham Park, which includes significant residential and commercial infrastructure.
Chatham County utilizes a standard appraisal district model to assess property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Chatham County property taxes and are served by the Chatham County School District.
Property insurance costs are consistent with the broader North Carolina market, reflecting regional weather-related risk factors.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates for ZCTA 27312.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Happy Feet Planet Apex4.718.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.417.2 mi
- Phillips Farms of Cary4.417.9 mi
- Angel Island Fun Park | Durham NC4.919.1 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.119.6 mi
- Kenan Stadium4.612.9 mi
- Dean E. Smith Center4.812.6 mi
- Boxyard RTP4.619.8 mi
- AMC DINE-IN Holly Springs 93.719.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.417.2 mi
- Poplar Point Campground4.69.5 mi
- Carolina Tiger Rescue4.84.5 mi
- Southern Community Park4.710.6 mi
- The Plant4.93.2 mi
- The Lumina Theater4.510.8 mi
- Morehead Planetarium and Science Center4.513.2 mi
- Old Well4.713.1 mi
- New Hope Valley Railway4.713.1 mi
- Ackland Art Museum4.713 mi
- Carolina Basketball Museum4.812.7 mi
- Jordan Lake State Recreation Area4.79.1 mi
- Seaforth Beach4.68.3 mi
- Southern Community Park4.710.6 mi
- US Army Corps of Engineers4.79.1 mi
- Henry Anderson III Community Park4.512.6 mi
- Crosswinds Boating Center4.59.6 mi
- Governors Club4.810.1 mi
- The Golf Club at Chapel Ridge4.13.5 mi
- Twin Lakes Golf Course4.16.5 mi
- Harris Teeter4.212.6 mi
- Carrboro Plaza4.312.2 mi
- Harris Teeter4.47.4 mi
- Carrboro Farmers Market4.812.3 mi
- Carr Mill Mall412.5 mi
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport4.423.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major reservoir offering boating, fishing, and camping.
A large-scale development featuring trails, parks, and mixed-use space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.