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SOUTHPORT, NC 28461

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

Market Analysis

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

The SOUTHPORT, NC real estate market (28461) currently shows 499 active listings, with 142 pending sales. Homes are averaging 68 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 27 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 68 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1.4% year-over-year, from $554,985 to $547,253.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 22,255  ·  Density: 113.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $77,470

Typical home value: $355,797  ·  Homeownership: 84.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
499
⇧ 5.7% vs 472 last year
Pending
142
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$547,253
⇩ 1.4% vs $554,985 last year
Average Price
$765,330
⇩ 5% vs $805,476 last year
Days on Market
68
⇩ 8.1% vs 74 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$259
⇩ 2.6% vs $266/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,993 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 499 this year vs 472 last year
  • Days on market: 68 now vs 74 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $547,253 (-1.4% YoY)
  • Average: $765,330 (-5% 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 31.9 miles — 1,671 listings ($1,298,722,366 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28461Southport, NC 284610.0 mi432$329,170,176$547,930$761,968
28449Kure Beach, NC 284496.5 mi56$55,802,376$852,500$996,471
28428Carolina Beach, NC 284289.1 mi224$167,743,296$649,875$748,854
28412Wilmington, NC 2841213.4 mi294$158,165,532$458,675$537,978
28409Wilmington, NC 2840916.3 mi175$178,108,525$597,225$1,017,763
28403Wilmington, NC 2840319.9 mi134$90,848,248$398,625$677,972
28480Wrightsville Beach, NC 2848022.1 mi51$91,973,706$1,676,250$1,803,406
28405Wilmington, NC 2840522.8 mi145$141,379,495$488,225$975,031
28420Ash, NC 2842025.4 mi63$25,401,348$337,940$403,196
28429Castle Hayne, NC 2842927.1 mi86$52,275,444$499,748$607,854
28452Longwood, NC 2845229.4 mi1$229,000$229,000$229,000
28435Currie, NC 2843531.0 mi4$5,790,000$650,000$1,447,500
28456Riegelwood, NC 2845631.9 mi6$1,835,220$300,000$305,870

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SOUTHPORT, NC 28461?

As of September 2026, there are 499 active listings in SOUTHPORT, NC (zip code 28461), compared to 472 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SOUTHPORT, NC 28461?

The median listing price in SOUTHPORT, NC 28461 is $547,253 as of September 2026, a 1.4% decrease from $554,985 the prior year.

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

Homes in SOUTHPORT, NC 28461 spend an average of 68 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 SOUTHPORT, NC 28461?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, SOUTHPORT, NC 28461 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 27 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 68 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

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

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