Active Listings
196
⇩ 13.3% vs 226 last year
Seitter Acres · Walnut Hills
Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The WILMINGTON, NC real estate market (28401) currently shows 196 active listings, with 61 pending sales. Homes are averaging 44 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 30 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 44 days on market compared to 56 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0.2% year-over-year, from $378,338 to $377,500.
Whether you are buying or selling in WILMINGTON, 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.
Population: 21,872 · Density: 272.5/mi² · Median household income: $46,743
Typical home value: $221,610 · Homeownership: 37.3%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28401 | Wilmington, NC 28401 | 0.0 mi | 181 | $75,225,953 | $350,000 | $415,613 |
| 28405 | Wilmington, NC 28405 | 6.2 mi | 145 | $141,379,495 | $488,225 | $975,031 |
| 28451 | Leland, NC 28451 | 9.2 mi | 562 | $289,912,758 | $447,316 | $515,859 |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 | 11.0 mi | 51 | $91,973,706 | $1,676,250 | $1,803,406 |
| 28409 | Wilmington, NC 28409 | 11.3 mi | 175 | $178,108,525 | $597,225 | $1,017,763 |
| 28457 | Rocky Point, NC 28457 | 12.9 mi | 35 | $16,087,715 | $467,475 | $459,649 |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach, NC 28428 | 17.8 mi | 224 | $167,743,296 | $649,875 | $748,854 |
| 28456 | Riegelwood, NC 28456 | 19.3 mi | 6 | $1,835,220 | $300,000 | $305,870 |
| 28443 | Hampstead, NC 28443 | 20.7 mi | 281 | $198,974,133 | $529,974 | $708,093 |
| 28449 | Kure Beach, NC 28449 | 21.5 mi | 56 | $55,802,376 | $852,500 | $996,471 |
| 28478 | Willard, NC 28478 | 24.6 mi | 3 | $878,850 | $292,950 | $292,950 |
| 28447 | Ivanhoe, NC 28447 | 26.9 mi | 1 | $699,000 | $699,000 | $699,000 |
| 28462 | Supply, NC 28462 | 27.8 mi | 213 | $172,510,830 | $622,700 | $809,910 |
As of April 2026, there are 196 active listings in WILMINGTON, NC (zip code 28401), compared to 226 the prior year.
The median listing price in WILMINGTON, NC 28401 is $377,500 as of April 2026, a 0.2% decrease from $378,338 the prior year.
Homes in WILMINGTON, NC 28401 spend an average of 44 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 56 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, WILMINGTON, NC 28401 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 30 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 44 days on market compared to 56 days last year.
With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WILMINGTON, NC 28401 save an estimated $7,550 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $377,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.