Active Listings
1,727
⇧ 7.1% vs 1,612 last year
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The New Hanover County, NC real estate market currently shows 1,727 active listings, with 473 pending sales. Homes are averaging 66 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 115 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 66 days on market compared to 72 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 5.7% year-over-year, from $550,000 to $518,751.
Population: 229,389 · Density: 600.6/mi² · Median household income: $71,706
Typical home value: $318,759 · Homeownership: 60.7%
Wilmington: 28401, 28402, 28405, 28408, 28409, 28411, 28412
Lansdowne Estates: 28406, 28407
Carolina Beach: 28428
Castle Hayne: 28429
Kure Beach: 28449
University Suites: 28403
Wrightsville Beach: 28480
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.