Active Listings
1,466
⇧ 12.9%
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The New Hanover County, North Carolina real estate market currently shows 1,466 active listings, with 414 pending sales. Homes are averaging 84.7 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 167 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 84.7 days on market compared to 80.3 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 0.5% year-over-year, from $552,502 to $555,244.
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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
ZIP coverage: 14 · Population: 229,389 · Median household income: $71,706
Typical home value: $318,759 · Homeownership rate: 60.7%