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OAK ISLAND, NC 28465

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Brunswick County
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The OAK ISLAND, NC real estate market (28465) currently shows 290 active listings, with 82 pending sales. Homes are averaging 60 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 60 days on market compared to 49 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1.3% year-over-year, from $747,000 to $737,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 8,228  ·  Density: 291.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $86,442

Typical home value: $381,153  ·  Homeownership: 86.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
290
⇩ 3.3% vs 300 last year
Pending
82
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$737,250
⇩ 1.3% vs $747,000 last year
Average Price
$876,356
⇧ 0.6% vs $871,317 last year
Days on Market
60
⇧ 22.4% vs 49 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$448
⇩ 4.1% vs $467/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,642 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 290 this year vs 300 last year
  • Days on market: 60 now vs 49 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $737,250 (-1.3% YoY)
  • Average: $876,356 (+0.6% 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 32.7 miles — 2,911 listings ($2,060,368,705 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28465Oak Island, NC 284650.0 mi265$223,470,525$722,500$843,285
28449Kure Beach, NC 2844910.9 mi56$55,802,376$852,500$996,471
28462Supply, NC 2846213.3 mi213$172,510,830$622,700$809,910
28428Carolina Beach, NC 2842814.0 mi224$167,743,296$649,875$748,854
28412Wilmington, NC 2841218.4 mi294$158,165,532$458,675$537,978
28469Ocean Isle Beach, NC 2846921.4 mi271$195,668,233$488,699$722,023
28420Ash, NC 2842023.7 mi63$25,401,348$337,940$403,196
28403Wilmington, NC 2840324.8 mi134$90,848,248$398,625$677,972
28480Wrightsville Beach, NC 2848027.1 mi51$91,973,706$1,676,250$1,803,406
28405Wilmington, NC 2840527.7 mi145$141,379,495$488,225$975,031
28423Bolton, NC 2842330.7 mi2$370,000$185,000$185,000
28411Wilmington, NC 2841132.1 mi207$212,818,356$659,450$1,028,108
29582North Myrtle Beach, SC 2958232.7 mi986$524,216,760$427,450$531,660

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in OAK ISLAND, NC 28465?

As of March 2026, there are 290 active listings in OAK ISLAND, NC (zip code 28465), compared to 300 the prior year.

What is the median home price in OAK ISLAND, NC 28465?

The median listing price in OAK ISLAND, NC 28465 is $737,250 as of March 2026, a 1.3% decrease from $747,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in OAK ISLAND, NC 28465 spend an average of 60 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 49 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in OAK ISLAND, NC 28465?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, OAK ISLAND, NC 28465 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 60 days on market compared to 49 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in OAK ISLAND, NC 28465 save an estimated $14,745 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $737,250. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.