Homes for sale in Selma, NC
A rail-junction town at I-95 and US-70 where antiques, Amtrak, and small-town prices sit about 35 minutes from downtown Raleigh.
123 homes for sale in Selma right now · about $191/sqft · ~123 days on market
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The local view
Selma grew up where two rail lines crossed, and it never lost that identity. Chartered in 1873 along the North Carolina Railroad, the town centers on its 1924 Union Depot, still served daily by Amtrak's Palmetto and Carolinian. Around it, the downtown antiques district fills historic storefronts with dealers and collectors, and the Rudy Theatre stages live music jubilees. Each October, Railroad Days — a Selma tradition since 1975 — takes over downtown with a parade, vendors, and train-themed exhibits.
Buyers come to Selma because the money stretches. Homes here typically sell well below Wake County prices, whether that's a restored bungalow near downtown or new construction on the edge of town. The location does real work too: US-70, becoming Interstate 42, puts downtown Raleigh about 35 minutes away, and I-95 runs right past town. With Johnston County among North Carolina's fastest-growing counties and the $300 million Eastfield Crossing development rising at the I-95/US-70 interchange, Selma's trajectory points up.
Insight Residential Realty covers Selma as part of our five-county MLS coverage, spanning Wake, Franklin, Nash, Wilson, and Johnston, with live listing search right on this site. Headquartered in Zebulon, just up the road, our team under Broker-in-Charge Robert Terry works this corridor every week. Whether you're pricing a historic home near the depot or comparing new builds off I-95, we bring current market data and honest local guidance to the table.
What's actually sold in Selma
The most recent closings recorded in Selma — real prices, straight from the MLS.
| Sold for | Address | Home | Closed | On market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $162,750 | 301 N Brevard Street, Selma, NC 27576 | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,177 sqft | Jul 2026 | 175 days |
| $314,900 | 175 Day Lily Street, Selma, NC 27576 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,432 sqft | Jul 2026 | 57 days |
| $135,000 | 1110 N Webb Street, Selma, NC 27576 | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,134 sqft | Jul 2026 | 18 days |
| $278,870 | 45 W Coulter Court, Selma, NC 27576 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,219 sqft | Jul 2026 | 116 days |
| $366,000 | 124 Walker, Selma, NC 27576 | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,615 sqft | Jul 2026 | 69 days |
| $860,000 | 25 Downes Trail, Selma, NC 27576 | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,690 sqft | Jul 2026 | 42 days |
Good questions, straight answers
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About 31 miles. The drive to downtown Raleigh runs roughly 35 minutes via US-70, which is being upgraded to Interstate 42, so it's a straight shot most of the way.
Railroad heritage and antiques. The restored 1924 Union Depot still hosts two daily Amtrak routes, the downtown antiques district draws collectors year-round, and the Railroad Days Festival — a tradition since 1975 — fills downtown each October. The Rudy Theatre's live music shows and June's 301 Endless Yard Sale round out the calendar.
Generally, yes. Homes in Selma typically sell for considerably less than comparable properties in Wake County, which is a big reason buyers priced out of Raleigh's inner suburbs look here. Exact figures shift month to month, so use the live search on this site for current listings.
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