Active Listings
3
⇧ 50% vs 2 last year
Population: 2,009 · Density: 85.1/mi² · Median household income: $71,484
Typical home value: $272,245 · Homeownership: 76.9%
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The WANCHESE, NC real estate market (27981) currently shows 3 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 143 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 143 days on market compared to 11 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 3.9% year-over-year, from $489,000 to $470,000.
Whether you are buying or selling in WANCHESE, NC, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27981 | Wanchese, NC 27981 | 0.0 mi | 3 | $1,410,000 | $470,000 | $470,000 |
| 27954 | Manteo, NC 27954 | 4.4 mi | 39 | $22,458,969 | $516,950 | $575,871 |
| 27953 | Manns Harbor, NC 27953 | 13.5 mi | 3 | $2,398,500 | $799,500 | $799,500 |
| 27978 | Stumpy Point, NC 27978 | 15.1 mi | 2 | $1,068,900 | $534,450 | $534,450 |
| 27941 | Harbinger, NC 27941 | 19.0 mi | 1 | $390,000 | $390,000 | $390,000 |
| 27966 | Powells Point, NC 27966 | 22.1 mi | 4 | $1,208,000 | $302,000 | $302,000 |
| 27947 | Jarvisburg, NC 27947 | 27.1 mi | 12 | $4,589,088 | $362,000 | $382,424 |
| 27824 | Engelhard, NC 27824 | 29.8 mi | 3 | $855,000 | $285,000 | $285,000 |
| 27915 | Avon, NC 27915 | 32.0 mi | 32 | $24,167,360 | $592,000 | $755,230 |
| 27965 | Poplar Branch, NC 27965 | 33.6 mi | 4 | $2,105,200 | $499,000 | $526,300 |
| 27826 | Fairfield, NC 27826 | 39.0 mi | 1 | $124,900 | $124,900 | $124,900 |
| 27927 | Corolla, NC 27927 | 40.2 mi | 155 | $203,860,495 | $925,000 | $1,315,229 |
| 27920 | Buxton, NC 27920 | 42.1 mi | 8 | $4,492,568 | $549,000 | $561,571 |
As of January 2026, there are 3 active listings in WANCHESE, NC (zip code 27981), compared to 2 the prior year.
The median listing price in WANCHESE, NC 27981 is $470,000 as of January 2026, a 3.9% decrease from $489,000 the prior year.
Homes in WANCHESE, NC 27981 spend an average of 143 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 11 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WANCHESE, NC 27981 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 143 days on market compared to 11 days last year.
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