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SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468

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

Market Analysis

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

The SUNSET BEACH, NC real estate market (28468) currently shows 252 active listings, with 81 pending sales. Homes are averaging 79 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 33 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 79 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 25% year-over-year, from $525,000 to $394,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

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

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
252
⇧ 15.1% vs 219 last year
Pending
81
32% pending ratio
Median Price
$394,000
⇩ 25% vs $525,000 last year
Average Price
$523,549
⇩ 14.9% vs $615,430 last year
Days on Market
79
⇧ 33.9% vs 59 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$246
⇩ 5% vs $259/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,462 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 252 this year vs 219 last year
  • Days on market: 79 now vs 59 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $394,000 (-25% YoY)
  • Average: $523,549 (-14.9% 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 31.0 miles — 5,565 listings ($2,385,672,726 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28468Sunset Beach, NC 284680.0 mi221$122,809,258$484,150$555,698
28467Calabash, NC 284673.7 mi457$191,223,424$349,925$418,432
29566Little River, SC 295667.9 mi515$194,724,075$321,175$378,105
29582North Myrtle Beach, SC 295829.2 mi986$524,216,760$427,450$531,660
29568Longs, SC 2956813.3 mi555$199,365,435$339,247$359,217
29572Myrtle Beach, SC 2957218.1 mi625$279,748,750$295,250$447,598
28422Bolivia, NC 2842221.1 mi286$126,768,642$372,291$443,247
29569Loris, SC 2956923.6 mi187$64,839,819$324,824$346,737
29579Myrtle Beach, SC 2957924.6 mi743$338,037,509$362,500$454,963
29577Myrtle Beach, SC 2957726.2 mi964$329,455,676$239,925$341,759
28450Lake Waccamaw, NC 2845027.2 mi17$10,238,233$469,000$602,249
28442Hallsboro, NC 2844228.5 mi1$297,425$297,425$297,425
29545Green Sea, SC 2954531.0 mi8$3,947,720$335,975$493,465

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of September 2026, there are 252 active listings in SUNSET BEACH, NC (zip code 28468), compared to 219 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468 is $394,000 as of September 2026, a 25% decrease from $525,000 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 79 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 59 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 September 2026, SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 33 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 79 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

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