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KURE BEACH, NC 28449

Real Estate Market Report  ·  New Hanover County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 2,033  ·  Density: 198.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $101,471

Typical home value: $555,178  ·  Homeownership: 73.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
61
⇩ 7.6% vs 66 last year
Pending
11
18% pending ratio
Median Price
$917,000
⇧ 7.9% vs $850,000 last year
Average Price
$1,196,884
⇧ 23.4% vs $970,243 last year
Days on Market
150
⇧ 48.5% vs 101 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$456
⇧ 0.2% vs $455/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,114 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 61 this year vs 66 last year
  • Days on market: 150 now vs 101 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $917,000 (+7.9% YoY)
  • Average: $1,196,884 (+23.4% 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 35.7 miles — 2,114 listings ($1,526,456,898 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28449Kure Beach, NC 284490.0 mi56$55,802,376$852,500$996,471
28461Southport, NC 284616.5 mi432$329,170,176$547,930$761,968
28412Wilmington, NC 2841210.5 mi294$158,165,532$458,675$537,978
28409Wilmington, NC 2840912.3 mi175$178,108,525$597,225$1,017,763
28403Wilmington, NC 2840316.8 mi134$90,848,248$398,625$677,972
28405Wilmington, NC 2840519.8 mi145$141,379,495$488,225$975,031
28401Wilmington, NC 2840121.5 mi181$75,225,953$350,000$415,613
28411Wilmington, NC 2841123.4 mi207$212,818,356$659,450$1,028,108
28470Shallotte, NC 2847027.0 mi177$71,118,069$360,688$401,797
28469Ocean Isle Beach, NC 2846931.4 mi271$195,668,233$488,699$722,023
28457Rocky Point, NC 2845733.0 mi35$16,087,715$467,475$459,649
28456Riegelwood, NC 2845634.3 mi6$1,835,220$300,000$305,870
28452Longwood, NC 2845235.7 mi1$229,000$229,000$229,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in KURE BEACH, NC 28449?

As of September 2026, there are 61 active listings in KURE BEACH, NC (zip code 28449), compared to 66 the prior year.

What is the median home price in KURE BEACH, NC 28449?

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.

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

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.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in KURE BEACH, NC 28449?

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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