Active Listings
1,658
⇧ 5% vs 1,579 last year
Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The New Hanover County, NC real estate market currently shows 1,658 active listings, with 548 pending sales. Homes are averaging 51 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 79 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 51 days on market compared to 47 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 3.9% year-over-year, from $549,000 to $527,375.
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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.