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Wrightsboro Acres

CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 28429

Wrightsboro Acres

Market Analysis

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

The CASTLE HAYNE, NC real estate market (28429) currently shows 114 active listings, with 40 pending sales. Homes are averaging 89 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 35 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 89 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1.6% year-over-year, from $524,990 to $533,374.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 8,597  ·  Density: 83.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $63,227

Typical home value: $195,865  ·  Homeownership: 84.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
114
⇧ 44.3% vs 79 last year
Pending
40
35% pending ratio
Median Price
$533,374
⇧ 1.6% vs $524,990 last year
Average Price
$597,153
⇩ 0.6% vs $600,731 last year
Days on Market
89
⇧ 20.3% vs 74 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$243
⇩ 4.3% vs $254/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,383 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 114 this year vs 79 last year
  • Days on market: 89 now vs 74 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $533,374 (+1.6% YoY)
  • Average: $597,153 (-0.6% 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 27.1 miles — 2,097 listings ($1,537,102,637 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28429Castle Hayne, NC 284290.0 mi86$52,275,444$499,748$607,854
28405Wilmington, NC 284055.7 mi145$141,379,495$488,225$975,031
28457Rocky Point, NC 284578.1 mi35$16,087,715$467,475$459,649
28480Wrightsville Beach, NC 2848010.4 mi51$91,973,706$1,676,250$1,803,406
28409Wilmington, NC 2840913.2 mi175$178,108,525$597,225$1,017,763
28412Wilmington, NC 2841214.5 mi294$158,165,532$458,675$537,978
28443Hampstead, NC 2844315.4 mi281$198,974,133$529,974$708,093
28421Atkinson, NC 2842120.1 mi2$2,173,500$1,086,750$1,086,750
28478Willard, NC 2847822.3 mi3$878,850$292,950$292,950
28445Holly Ridge, NC 2844524.8 mi251$213,208,687$717,500$849,437
28422Bolivia, NC 2842226.4 mi286$126,768,642$372,291$443,247
28466Wallace, NC 2846627.0 mi56$27,938,232$487,225$498,897
28461Southport, NC 2846127.1 mi432$329,170,176$547,930$761,968

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429?

As of September 2026, there are 114 active listings in CASTLE HAYNE, NC (zip code 28429), compared to 79 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429?

The median listing price in CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 is $533,374 as of September 2026, a 1.6% increase from $524,990 the prior year.

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

Homes in CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 spend an average of 89 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 74 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 35 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 89 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in CASTLE HAYNE, NC?

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