Real Estate Investing in Moncure, North Carolina (27559)

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Chatham County • Population: 2,607 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 27559 (Moncure, NC)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $428,249
Avg Monthly Rent $1,521
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $56,709
% Renters 22.3%

Market Analysis: 27559 Moncure

The 27559 ZIP covers a section of Moncure that demands careful diligence. Prices near $428K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

The investment case in 27559 is significant only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $428K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

On balance, 27559 offers a low basis, the region around Moncure has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Who lives in 27559 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

New investors are better served looking at Moncure's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 27559. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Moncure:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 62/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 7.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+11.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,521/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
61 days
Average time to sell
Slow
11.4%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$455K$393K$330K$268K$206K$144KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 27559 Compare?

Metric 27559 Moncure Durham-Chapel Hill, NC North Carolina
Home Value $428,249 $428,249 N/A $330,565
5-Year CAGR 7.8% 7.8% N/A 7.8%
Avg Rent $1,521 $1,521 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.8% 2.8% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.8%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $428,249
Monthly Rent $1,521
Price-to-Rent 23.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.3%
Cap Rate 2.8%
5-Year IRR 10.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +11.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.8%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
4.2%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.8%
Growing
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 27559

Population: 2,607

💰 Median Household Income
$56,709
This area
$56,709
State
$63,256
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
22.3%
This area
22.3%
State
27.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
State
-19.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
17.0%
This area
17.0%
State
0.5%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
59.2 years
This area
59.2 years
State
6.5 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
4.2%
This area
4.2%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 73.4%
Other/Mixed 12.1%
Black/African American 9.6%
Asian 4.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
👶 Under 18
9.6%
This area
9.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
32.4%
This area
32.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
1.5%
This area
1.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 27559

B+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
13.4:1 Avg Class Size
$15,369 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Moncure School

📚 K – 08 School
👥
184 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$15,369 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby 1,276 Off-Campus Students
C+
Central Carolina Community College
5,574 students · 11.2 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,276 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moncure, NC a good place for real estate investing?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Moncure, NC ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $428K and rents of $1,521/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Where do rents currently stand in Moncure, NC?

Rent in Moncure, NC is around $1,521/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $428K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Is Moncure, NC better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

The best-fit strategy in Moncure, NC is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Does Moncure, NC favor landlords or tenants?

For rental operators, Moncure, NC rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

What are vacancy rates like in Moncure, NC?

Moncure, NC carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents of $1,521/mo.

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