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SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
209
⇧ 40.3% vs 149 last year
Pending
68
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$455,000
⇩ 12.2% vs $518,141 last year
Average Price
$526,316
⇩ 19.5% vs $653,659 last year
Days on Market
94
⇧ 13.3% vs 83 days last year

Market Context

Population: 4,645  ·  Density: 93.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $83,143

Typical home value: $336,573  ·  Homeownership: 84.7%

Market Analysis

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

The SUNSET BEACH, NC real estate market (28468) currently shows 209 active listings, with 68 pending sales. Homes are averaging 94 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 60 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 94 days on market compared to 83 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 12.2% year-over-year, from $518,141 to $455,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 209 this year vs 149 last year
  • Days on market: 94 now vs 83 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $455,000 (-12.2% YoY)
  • Average: $526,316 (-19.5% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 28.5 miles — 4,745 listings ($1,947,701,228 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28468Sunset Beach, NC 284680.0 mi209$110,000,044$455,000$526,316
28467Calabash, NC 284673.7 mi441$185,099,166$359,131$419,726
29566Little River, SC 295667.9 mi492$174,073,044$308,250$353,807
29582North Myrtle Beach, SC 295829.2 mi1,003$523,472,721$409,900$521,907
29568Longs, SC 2956813.3 mi492$176,917,296$338,000$359,588
28455Nakina, NC 2845515.5 mi2$517,800$258,900$258,900
28463Tabor City, NC 2846320.1 mi28$8,122,436$240,000$290,087
29578Myrtle Beach, SC 2957822.2 mi1$194,900$194,900$194,900
29569Loris, SC 2956923.6 mi170$60,250,380$321,450$354,414
29579Myrtle Beach, SC 2957924.6 mi728$323,894,480$367,000$444,910
29577Myrtle Beach, SC 2957726.2 mi1,160$377,223,880$223,500$325,193
28450Lake Waccamaw, NC 2845027.2 mi17$7,495,181$400,000$440,893
28442Hallsboro, NC 2844228.5 mi2$439,900$219,950$219,950

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468?

As of January 2026, there are 209 active listings in SUNSET BEACH, NC (zip code 28468), compared to 149 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468?

The median listing price in SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468 is $455,000 as of January 2026, a 12.2% decrease from $518,141 the prior year.

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

Homes in SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468 spend an average of 94 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 83 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 60 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 94 days on market compared to 83 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468 save an estimated $9,100 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $455,000. 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.