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County Overview

Columbus County, NC

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Columbus County, NC real estate market currently shows 152 active listings, with 43 pending sales. Homes are averaging 87 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 23 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 87 days on market compared to 78 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 2.4% year-over-year, from $289,000 to $282,175.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 50,979  ·  Density: 25.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $42,473

Typical home value: $120,031  ·  Homeownership: 70.9%

Included Areas

Bolton: 28423

Brunswick: 28424

Cerro Gordo: 28430

Chadbourn: 28431

Clarendon: 28432

Delco: 28436

Evergreen: 28438

Fair Bluff: 28439

Hallsboro: 28442

Lake Waccamaw: 28450

Nakina: 28455

Riegelwood: 28456

Tabor City: 28463

Whiteville: 28472

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
152
⇧ 17.8% vs 129 last year
Pending
43
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$282,175
⇩ 2.4% vs $289,000 last year
Average Price
$320,806
⇧ 3% vs $311,317 last year
Days on Market
87
⇧ 11.5% vs 78 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$161
⇧ 5.2% vs $153/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,708 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.8%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.2%
⇧ 35.9% vs 0.2% last year
Price Increased
0%
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %