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OAK ISLAND, NC 28465

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Brunswick County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
245
⇧ 9.9% vs 223 last year
Pending
54
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$709,950
⇩ 1.3% vs $719,450 last year
Average Price
$831,986
⇩ 4.2% vs $868,877 last year
Days on Market
90
⇧ 9.8% vs 82 days last year

Market Context

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

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

Market Analysis

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

The OAK ISLAND, NC real estate market (28465) currently shows 245 active listings, with 54 pending sales. Homes are averaging 90 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 22 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 90 days on market compared to 82 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1.3% year-over-year, from $719,450 to $709,950.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 245 this year vs 223 last year
  • Days on market: 90 now vs 82 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $709,950 (-1.3% YoY)
  • Average: $831,986 (-4.2% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 32.7 miles — 2,812 listings ($1,918,380,814 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28465Oak Island, NC 284650.0 mi245$203,836,570$709,950$831,986
28449Kure Beach, NC 2844910.9 mi55$55,299,090$865,000$1,005,438
28462Supply, NC 2846213.3 mi196$149,876,496$599,498$764,676
28428Carolina Beach, NC 2842814.0 mi213$153,171,921$642,500$719,117
28412Wilmington, NC 2841218.4 mi271$140,937,073$459,900$520,063
28469Ocean Isle Beach, NC 2846921.4 mi264$198,024,024$512,500$750,091
28420Ash, NC 2842023.7 mi59$23,489,316$335,880$398,124
28403Wilmington, NC 2840324.8 mi125$80,951,375$390,000$647,611
28480Wrightsville Beach, NC 2848027.1 mi46$80,526,588$1,675,000$1,750,578
28405Wilmington, NC 2840527.7 mi131$112,873,530$441,250$861,630
28423Bolton, NC 2842330.7 mi2$375,000$187,500$187,500
28411Wilmington, NC 2841132.1 mi202$195,547,110$609,706$968,055
29582North Myrtle Beach, SC 2958232.7 mi1,003$523,472,721$409,900$521,907

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of January 2026, there are 245 active listings in OAK ISLAND, NC (zip code 28465), compared to 223 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in OAK ISLAND, NC 28465 is $709,950 as of January 2026, a 1.3% decrease from $719,450 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 90 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 82 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 January 2026, OAK ISLAND, NC 28465 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 22 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 90 days on market compared to 82 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 $14,199 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $709,950. 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.