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County Overview

Dare County, North Carolina

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
493
⇩ 8.2%
Pending
98
20% pending ratio
Median Price
$647,315
⇩ 7.7%
Average Price
$863,827
⇩ 4.9%
Days on Market
84.3
⇩ 1.1%

Market Analysis

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

The Dare County, North Carolina real estate market currently shows 493 active listings, with 98 pending sales. Homes are averaging 84.3 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 44 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 84.3 days on market compared to 85.2 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 7.7% year-over-year, from $701,493 to $647,315.

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Included Areas

Avon: 27915

Buxton: 27920

Frisco: 27936

Hatteras: 27943

Kill Devil Hills: 27948

Chicahauk: 27949

Manns Harbor: 27953

Manteo: 27954

South Nags Head: 27959

Rodanthe: 27968

Wind over Waves: 27972

Stumpy Point: 27978

Wanchese: 27981

St. Waves: 27982

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 14  ·  Population: 37,160  ·  Median household income: $81,335

Typical home value: $373,866  ·  Homeownership rate: 77.8%

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