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.
Population: 22,255 · Density: 113.2/mi² · Median household income: $77,470
Typical home value: $355,797 · Homeownership: 84.6%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28461 | Southport, NC 28461 | 0.0 mi | 432 | $329,170,176 | $547,930 | $761,968 |
| 28449 | Kure Beach, NC 28449 | 6.5 mi | 56 | $55,802,376 | $852,500 | $996,471 |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach, NC 28428 | 9.1 mi | 224 | $167,743,296 | $649,875 | $748,854 |
| 28412 | Wilmington, NC 28412 | 13.4 mi | 294 | $158,165,532 | $458,675 | $537,978 |
| 28409 | Wilmington, NC 28409 | 16.3 mi | 175 | $178,108,525 | $597,225 | $1,017,763 |
| 28403 | Wilmington, NC 28403 | 19.9 mi | 134 | $90,848,248 | $398,625 | $677,972 |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 | 22.1 mi | 51 | $91,973,706 | $1,676,250 | $1,803,406 |
| 28405 | Wilmington, NC 28405 | 22.8 mi | 145 | $141,379,495 | $488,225 | $975,031 |
| 28420 | Ash, NC 28420 | 25.4 mi | 63 | $25,401,348 | $337,940 | $403,196 |
| 28429 | Castle Hayne, NC 28429 | 27.1 mi | 86 | $52,275,444 | $499,748 | $607,854 |
| 28452 | Longwood, NC 28452 | 29.4 mi | 1 | $229,000 | $229,000 | $229,000 |
| 28435 | Currie, NC 28435 | 31.0 mi | 4 | $5,790,000 | $650,000 | $1,447,500 |
| 28456 | Riegelwood, NC 28456 | 31.9 mi | 6 | $1,835,220 | $300,000 | $305,870 |
As of September 2026, there are 499 active listings in SOUTHPORT, NC (zip code 28461), compared to 472 the prior year.
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.
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.
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.
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