Active Listings
1,742
⇩ 0.5% vs 1,751 last year
Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The New Hanover County, NC real estate market currently shows 1,742 active listings, with 585 pending sales. Homes are averaging 50 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 50 days on market compared to 48 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 2.1% year-over-year, from $549,250 to $537,450.
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Population: 229,389 · Density: 600.6/mi² · Median household income: $71,706
Typical home value: $318,759 · Homeownership: 60.7%
Wilmington: 28401, 28402, 28405, 28406, 28407, 28408, 28409, 28411, 28412
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.