Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The KURE BEACH, NC real estate market (28449) currently shows 61 active listings, with 11 pending sales. Homes are averaging 150 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 150 days on market compared to 101 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 7.9% year-over-year, from $850,000 to $917,000.
Population: 2,033 · Density: 198.2/mi² · Median household income: $101,471
Typical home value: $555,178 · Homeownership: 73.2%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28449 | Kure Beach, NC 28449 | 0.0 mi | 56 | $55,802,376 | $852,500 | $996,471 |
| 28461 | Southport, NC 28461 | 6.5 mi | 432 | $329,170,176 | $547,930 | $761,968 |
| 28412 | Wilmington, NC 28412 | 10.5 mi | 294 | $158,165,532 | $458,675 | $537,978 |
| 28409 | Wilmington, NC 28409 | 12.3 mi | 175 | $178,108,525 | $597,225 | $1,017,763 |
| 28403 | Wilmington, NC 28403 | 16.8 mi | 134 | $90,848,248 | $398,625 | $677,972 |
| 28405 | Wilmington, NC 28405 | 19.8 mi | 145 | $141,379,495 | $488,225 | $975,031 |
| 28401 | Wilmington, NC 28401 | 21.5 mi | 181 | $75,225,953 | $350,000 | $415,613 |
| 28411 | Wilmington, NC 28411 | 23.4 mi | 207 | $212,818,356 | $659,450 | $1,028,108 |
| 28470 | Shallotte, NC 28470 | 27.0 mi | 177 | $71,118,069 | $360,688 | $401,797 |
| 28469 | Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 | 31.4 mi | 271 | $195,668,233 | $488,699 | $722,023 |
| 28457 | Rocky Point, NC 28457 | 33.0 mi | 35 | $16,087,715 | $467,475 | $459,649 |
| 28456 | Riegelwood, NC 28456 | 34.3 mi | 6 | $1,835,220 | $300,000 | $305,870 |
| 28452 | Longwood, NC 28452 | 35.7 mi | 1 | $229,000 | $229,000 | $229,000 |
As of September 2026, there are 61 active listings in KURE BEACH, NC (zip code 28449), compared to 66 the prior year.
The median listing price in KURE BEACH, NC 28449 is $917,000 as of September 2026, a 7.9% increase from $850,000 the prior year.
Homes in KURE BEACH, NC 28449 spend an average of 150 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 101 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, KURE BEACH, NC 28449 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 150 days on market compared to 101 days last year.
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