Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The OAK ISLAND, NC real estate market (28465) currently shows 299 active listings, with 68 pending sales. Homes are averaging 84 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 25 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 84 days on market compared to 85 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 9.7% year-over-year, from $775,000 to $699,450.
Population: 8,228 · Density: 291.2/mi² · Median household income: $86,442
Typical home value: $381,153 · Homeownership: 86.7%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28465 | Oak Island, NC 28465 | 0.0 mi | 265 | $223,470,525 | $722,500 | $843,285 |
| 28449 | Kure Beach, NC 28449 | 10.9 mi | 56 | $55,802,376 | $852,500 | $996,471 |
| 28462 | Supply, NC 28462 | 13.3 mi | 213 | $172,510,830 | $622,700 | $809,910 |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach, NC 28428 | 14.0 mi | 224 | $167,743,296 | $649,875 | $748,854 |
| 28412 | Wilmington, NC 28412 | 18.4 mi | 294 | $158,165,532 | $458,675 | $537,978 |
| 28469 | Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 | 21.4 mi | 271 | $195,668,233 | $488,699 | $722,023 |
| 28420 | Ash, NC 28420 | 23.7 mi | 63 | $25,401,348 | $337,940 | $403,196 |
| 28403 | Wilmington, NC 28403 | 24.8 mi | 134 | $90,848,248 | $398,625 | $677,972 |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 | 27.1 mi | 51 | $91,973,706 | $1,676,250 | $1,803,406 |
| 28405 | Wilmington, NC 28405 | 27.7 mi | 145 | $141,379,495 | $488,225 | $975,031 |
| 28423 | Bolton, NC 28423 | 30.7 mi | 2 | $370,000 | $185,000 | $185,000 |
| 28411 | Wilmington, NC 28411 | 32.1 mi | 207 | $212,818,356 | $659,450 | $1,028,108 |
| 29582 | North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | 32.7 mi | 986 | $524,216,760 | $427,450 | $531,660 |
As of September 2026, there are 299 active listings in OAK ISLAND, NC (zip code 28465), compared to 324 the prior year.
The median listing price in OAK ISLAND, NC 28465 is $699,450 as of September 2026, a 9.7% decrease from $775,000 the prior year.
Homes in OAK ISLAND, NC 28465 spend an average of 84 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 85 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, OAK ISLAND, NC 28465 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 25 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 84 days on market compared to 85 days last year.
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