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LAKE WACCAMAW, NC 28450

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

Market Analysis

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

The LAKE WACCAMAW, NC real estate market (28450) currently shows 23 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 96 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 96 days on market compared to 111 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 18.8% year-over-year, from $387,500 to $460,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 2,078  ·  Density: 13.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $63,667

Typical home value: $254,885  ·  Homeownership: 81.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
23
⇧ 35.3% vs 17 last year
Pending
3
13% pending ratio
Median Price
$460,500
⇧ 18.8% vs $387,500 last year
Average Price
$469,725
⇩ 7.8% vs $509,287 last year
Days on Market
96
⇩ 13.5% vs 111 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$232
⇩ 2.1% vs $237/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,814 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 23 this year vs 17 last year
  • Days on market: 96 now vs 111 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $460,500 (+18.8% YoY)
  • Average: $469,725 (-7.8% 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 26.4 miles — 1,065 listings ($528,107,699 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28450Lake Waccamaw, NC 284500.0 mi17$10,238,233$469,000$602,249
28423Bolton, NC 284236.4 mi2$370,000$185,000$185,000
28434Council, NC 2843412.3 mi2$275,000$137,500$137,500
28433Clarkton, NC 2843314.8 mi17$4,773,464$250,000$280,792
28432Clarendon, NC 2843216.5 mi2$620,000$310,000$310,000
28463Tabor City, NC 2846320.3 mi27$7,515,693$239,993$278,359
28320Bladenboro, NC 2832023.1 mi9$2,106,963$269,900$234,107
28462Supply, NC 2846223.8 mi213$172,510,830$622,700$809,910
28430Cerro Gordo, NC 2843023.9 mi2$540,000$270,000$270,000
28422Bolivia, NC 2842224.6 mi286$126,768,642$372,291$443,247
28438Evergreen, NC 2843824.7 mi1$275,000$275,000$275,000
28337Elizabethtown, NC 2833725.4 mi30$10,890,450$241,225$363,015
28467Calabash, NC 2846726.4 mi457$191,223,424$349,925$418,432

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LAKE WACCAMAW, NC 28450?

As of September 2026, there are 23 active listings in LAKE WACCAMAW, NC (zip code 28450), compared to 17 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LAKE WACCAMAW, NC 28450?

The median listing price in LAKE WACCAMAW, NC 28450 is $460,500 as of September 2026, a 18.8% increase from $387,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in LAKE WACCAMAW, NC 28450 spend an average of 96 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 111 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LAKE WACCAMAW, NC 28450?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LAKE WACCAMAW, NC 28450 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 96 days on market compared to 111 days last year.

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