Market report · NC

Fayetteville, NC

Balanced's market

Cash-flow-friendly fundamentals: 7.6% gross rent yield and 49% of sales closing below list make Fayetteville a steady BRRRR and rental market.

DATA · Zillow Research (via scrape.do) · AS OF APRIL 2026

$227k
Typical home value
↑8.6%
+0.4%
YoY change
$1,439
Median rent
↑8.6%
7.62%
Gross yield
25
Median DOM
66/100
MDR score
Detail Value Detail Value
Median list price $244,983 Median sale price $220,167
Sale-to-list ratio 0.999 % sold below list +49.4%
Active inventory 1,056 New listings 315
Trends · 36-month series

How Fayetteville has moved.

Typical home value $209k → $227k · ↑8.6% (36mo)
$209k $215k $221k $227k May 23Nov 24Apr 26
Median rent (ZORI) $1k → $1k · ↑8.6% (36mo)
$1k $1k $1k $1k May 23Nov 24Apr 26
Median days on market 42d → 25d · ↓40.2% (36mo)
25d 31d 37d 42d Feb 26Mar 26Apr 26
Sale-to-list ratio 0.999 → 0.999 · ↑0.0% (36mo)
0.999 1.333 1.666 1.999 Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26

Fayetteville sits at a median home value of $226,710 as of the latest Zillow read, essentially flat year-over-year, which historically is the most workable environment for disciplined wholesalers.

The sale-to-list ratio of 0.999 signals a balanced market — neither bid wars nor fire sales dominate. 49.4% of closings land below list, leaving room to negotiate on the right deal but no broad discount across the board.

Rents tell a stronger story. The Zillow Observed Rent Index for Fayetteville is $1,439/mo against a $227k median — that’s a 7.62% gross annual rent yield, well above the national 4-5% baseline. BRRRR and long-term rental strategies have real cushion here.

Median days-on-market is running around 25 days against 1,055.667 active listings — that’s a fast-moving market. Speed is the moat; pre-arranged proof of funds and a tight buyers list are the difference between getting under contract and getting outbid.

MDR’s composite investor score for Fayetteville is 66/100 based on rent yield, sale-to-list discount, motivated-seller proxies, and DOM. Solid mid-tier. A disciplined operator can build a real book here; a tourist will get hurt.

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FAQ

Fayetteville for investors.

Is Fayetteville a good market for real estate investors in 2026?

Metro Deal Report's composite investor score for Fayetteville is 66/100, based on rent yield, sale-to-list ratio, motivated-seller proxies, and days on market. Fayetteville is a solid mid-tier market — workable for disciplined operators but not a top-of-list pick.

What is the median home price in Fayetteville?

The typical home value in Fayetteville as of the most recent Zillow read is $226,710. Median list price is $244,983 and median sale price is $220,167. Year-over-year change: +0.4%.

What can a landlord expect to rent a property for in Fayetteville?

Zillow's Observed Rent Index for Fayetteville is $1,439/mo. Against the typical home value of $227k, that produces a gross annual rent yield of 7.62% — above the national 4-5% baseline, supportive of BRRRR and long-term rental strategies.

Is Fayetteville a buyer's or seller's market?

Fayetteville's current sale-to-list ratio is 0.999 with 49.4% of homes closing below list. That's a balanced market — neither side dominates. Median days on market: 25 days. Active inventory: 1,056 listings.

Which investment strategy works best in Fayetteville?

Fayetteville's data favors BRRRR and long-term rentals — strong gross yield with stable to appreciating prices. See the per-strategy breakdowns at /wholesaling/fayetteville-nc, /brrrr/fayetteville-nc, and /flipping/fayetteville-nc.

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