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HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The HAMPSTEAD, NC real estate market (28443) currently shows 310 active listings, with 131 pending sales. Homes are averaging 51 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 39 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 51 days on market compared to 55 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5% year-over-year, from $560,000 to $531,724.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 25,655  ·  Density: 67.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $86,162

Typical home value: $315,249  ·  Homeownership: 83.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
310
⇧ 14.4% vs 271 last year
Pending
131
42% pending ratio
Median Price
$531,724
⇩ 5% vs $560,000 last year
Average Price
$731,037
⇩ 3.9% vs $760,818 last year
Days on Market
51
⇩ 7.3% vs 55 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$232
⇧ 3.1% vs $225/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,407 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 310 this year vs 271 last year
  • Days on market: 51 now vs 55 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $531,724 (-5% YoY)
  • Average: $731,037 (-3.9% 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 29.8 miles — 1,935 listings ($1,225,075,497 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28443Hampstead, NC 284430.0 mi281$198,974,133$529,974$708,093
28457Rocky Point, NC 2845711.0 mi35$16,087,715$467,475$459,649
28454Maple Hill, NC 2845414.4 mi16$5,519,616$331,223$344,976
28460Sneads Ferry, NC 2846015.1 mi343$219,438,366$443,500$639,762
28405Wilmington, NC 2840517.6 mi145$141,379,495$488,225$975,031
28403Wilmington, NC 2840320.4 mi134$90,848,248$398,625$677,972
28540Jacksonville, NC 2854021.8 mi214$75,278,352$266,475$351,768
28409Wilmington, NC 2840924.0 mi175$178,108,525$597,225$1,017,763
28521Chinquapin, NC 2852125.1 mi7$2,132,522$327,650$304,646
28544Midway Park, NC 2854426.5 mi13$2,889,627$213,500$222,279
28421Atkinson, NC 2842129.0 mi2$2,173,500$1,086,750$1,086,750
28464Teachey, NC 2846429.3 mi8$2,332,640$249,000$291,580
28451Leland, NC 2845129.8 mi562$289,912,758$447,316$515,859

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443?

As of March 2026, there are 310 active listings in HAMPSTEAD, NC (zip code 28443), compared to 271 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443?

The median listing price in HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443 is $531,724 as of March 2026, a 5% decrease from $560,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443 spend an average of 51 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 55 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 39 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 51 days on market compared to 55 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443 save an estimated $10,634 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $531,724. 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.