Running Creek Homes for Sale
11 homesCommunity Highlights
- New-construction homes with contemporary floor plans
- Attached garages included on every home
- Nearby park with sports fields, tennis courts, and a dog park
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
large park · sports fields · tennis courts +1
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Open Floor Plans
- Great Rooms
- Center Islands
- Walk-In Pantries
- Lofts
- Private Studies
- Patios
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
Piedmont region, central North Carolina
- large park with sports fields
- tennis courts
- dog park
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
First Impressions
Running Creek in Locust reads like a fresh, thoughtfully planned neighborhood from the moment you arrive. The homes are new, with the oldest builds dating to 2025 and the newest to 2026, so the streetscape feels current and cohesive. Most of the activity centers around two-story single-family homes with attached garages, and the overall impression is one of clean lines, practical layouts, and a polished suburban setting. Prices generally sit in the upper-$400s, with a range that stretches from just under $400,000 to the mid-$500,000s, giving the community a clear sense of consistency while still offering some variation in plan and finish.
Home Styles & Community Feel
The floor plans here lean into open-concept living, with names like Red Cedar, Rainier, Elliott, and Roosevelt showing up again and again. That repetition is useful: it tells you the neighborhood is built around a recognizable collection of homes rather than a patchwork of unrelated styles. Inside, the plans emphasize generous great rooms, island kitchens, walk-in pantries, loft spaces, private studies, and well-sized primary suites. Several homes also include main-level bedrooms or full baths, which adds flexibility to the layouts. Side-load garages appear on some homes, and every home in the current set includes a garage. With no basements, no waterfront lots, and no pool-focused amenities, the feel is straightforward and low-fuss, centered on the homes themselves and the neighborhood setting.
These insights are based on listing details and are informational only; verify details for any specific property.
Market Trends
Buyers have more negotiating power. Properties may take longer to sell. Prices have declined 15%.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last 12 monthsRecently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() SOLD 13271 Austin Road 4 bed4 bath | Mar 25 2026 | $444,990 | 188 | 🎯100% | 2892 sq ft | $154 |
![]() SOLD 20313 Running Creek Church Road 3 bed3 bath | Mar 17 2026 | $474,990 | 116 | 🎯100% | 2712 sq ft | $175 |
![]() SOLD 21080 Running Creek Drive 3 bed3 bath | Feb 27 2026 | $456,990 | 94 | 🎯100% | 2712 sq ft | $169 |
![]() SOLD 21040 Running Creek Drive 4 bed3 bath | Feb 19 2026 | $445,990 | 154 | 🎯100% | 2850 sq ft | $156 |
![]() SOLD 21032 Running Creek Drive 4 bed4 bath | Jan 8 2026 | $444,000 | 112 | 99% | 2892 sq ft | $154 |
![]() SOLD 21039 Running Creek Drive 4 bed2 bath | Dec 23 2025 | $429,990 | 205 | 98% | 2850 sq ft | $151 |
![]() SOLD 21014 Running Creek Drive 3 bed2 bath | Dec 15 2025 | $409,990 | 119 | 93% | 2712 sq ft | $151 |
![]() SOLD 21063 Running Creek Drive 3 bed3 bath | Dec 4 2025 | $404,000 | 186 | 94% | 2447 sq ft | $165 |
![]() SOLD 21047 Running Creek Drive 4 bed4 bath | Nov 24 2025 | $469,990 | 176 | 🎯100% | 2892 sq ft | $163 |
![]() SOLD 21013 Running Creek Drive 3 bed3 bath | Nov 18 2025 | $399,990 | 170 | 🎯100% | 2447 sq ft | $163 |
![]() SOLD 21071 Running Creek Drive 4 bed4 bath | Sep 25 2025 | $523,990 | 116 | 🎯100% | 2892 sq ft | $181 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 21055 Running Creek Drive 4 bed2 bath | Jul 25 2025 | $540,990 | 54 | 98% | 2850 sq ft | $190 |

13271 Austin Road
$444,990

20313 Running Creek Church Road
$474,990

21080 Running Creek Drive
$456,990

21040 Running Creek Drive
$445,990

21032 Running Creek Drive
$444,000

21039 Running Creek Drive
$429,990

21014 Running Creek Drive
$409,990

21063 Running Creek Drive
$404,000

21047 Running Creek Drive
$469,990

21013 Running Creek Drive
$399,990

21071 Running Creek Drive
$523,990

21055 Running Creek Drive
$540,990
Market Statistics
The Running Creek real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 136 days. With 11 active listings and 12 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$472,990
Average Price:$465,808.2
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.6
Avg Bathrooms:3.0
Market Activity
Active Listings:11
Sold Last Year:12
Median Days to Sell:136 days
Community Info
Has HOA:No
Median Year Built:2025
New Construction:100%





















