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WAVES, NC 27982

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Dare County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The WAVES, NC real estate market (27982) currently shows 18 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 120 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 120 days on market compared to 103 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 9% year-over-year, from $740,749 to $674,225.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 130  ·  Density: 75.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $0

Typical home value: $0  ·  Homeownership: 100.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
18
⇧ 28.6% vs 14 last year
Pending
3
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$674,225
⇩ 9% vs $740,749 last year
Average Price
$814,063
⇩ 1.9% vs $830,059 last year
Days on Market
120
⇧ 16.5% vs 103 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$363
⇧ 21.4% vs $299/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,050 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 18 this year vs 14 last year
  • Days on market: 120 now vs 103 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $674,225 (-9% YoY)
  • Average: $814,063 (-1.9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 56.1 miles — 520 listings ($418,654,305 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27982Waves, NC 279820.0 mi14$11,856,474$711,000$846,891
27915Avon, NC 2791510.9 mi39$27,067,287$558,000$694,033
27920Buxton, NC 2792022.1 mi10$5,753,840$555,500$575,384
27959Nags Head, NC 2795923.5 mi69$72,050,214$744,000$1,044,206
27954Manteo, NC 2795426.9 mi45$33,685,740$575,000$748,572
27953Manns Harbor, NC 2795327.6 mi3$2,398,500$799,500$799,500
27948Kill Devil Hills, NC 2794833.7 mi158$123,264,016$599,000$780,152
27949Kitty Hawk, NC 2794940.5 mi129$119,724,771$709,000$928,099
27964Point Harbor, NC 2796441.7 mi3$1,483,875$494,625$494,625
27826Fairfield, NC 2782644.3 mi1$124,900$124,900$124,900
27925Columbia, NC 2792544.7 mi8$1,273,000$144,250$159,125
27939Grandy, NC 2793951.8 mi38$18,537,388$413,925$487,826
27965Poplar Branch, NC 2796556.1 mi3$1,434,300$464,450$478,100

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WAVES, NC 27982?

As of September 2026, there are 18 active listings in WAVES, NC (zip code 27982), compared to 14 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WAVES, NC 27982?

The median listing price in WAVES, NC 27982 is $674,225 as of September 2026, a 9% decrease from $740,749 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in WAVES, NC?

Homes in WAVES, NC 27982 spend an average of 120 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 103 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WAVES, NC 27982?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, WAVES, NC 27982 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 120 days on market compared to 103 days last year.

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