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OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469

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

Market Analysis

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

The OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC real estate market (28469) currently shows 294 active listings, with 89 pending sales. Homes are averaging 65 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 47 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 65 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 2.6% year-over-year, from $549,000 to $534,950.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 8,828  ·  Density: 132.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $83,071

Typical home value: $347,246  ·  Homeownership: 86.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
294
⇧ 19% vs 247 last year
Pending
89
30% pending ratio
Median Price
$534,950
⇩ 2.6% vs $549,000 last year
Average Price
$810,600
⇩ 3.7% vs $841,886 last year
Days on Market
65
⇧ 6.6% vs 61 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$292
⇩ 8.8% vs $320/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,793 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 294 this year vs 247 last year
  • Days on market: 65 now vs 61 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $534,950 (-2.6% YoY)
  • Average: $810,600 (-3.7% 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 29.1 miles — 3,528 listings ($2,049,499,269 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28469Ocean Isle Beach, NC 284690.0 mi271$195,668,233$488,699$722,023
28470Shallotte, NC 284704.7 mi177$71,118,069$360,688$401,797
28452Longwood, NC 284526.6 mi1$229,000$229,000$229,000
28462Supply, NC 2846210.6 mi213$172,510,830$622,700$809,910
29582North Myrtle Beach, SC 2958212.8 mi986$524,216,760$427,450$531,660
28422Bolivia, NC 2842217.5 mi286$126,768,642$372,291$443,247
28465Oak Island, NC 2846521.4 mi265$223,470,525$722,500$843,285
28432Clarendon, NC 2843223.2 mi2$620,000$310,000$310,000
28461Southport, NC 2846124.9 mi432$329,170,176$547,930$761,968
29569Loris, SC 2956925.7 mi187$64,839,819$324,824$346,737
28472Whiteville, NC 2847228.0 mi63$17,326,008$266,175$275,016
28479Winnabow, NC 2847928.4 mi83$33,648,449$355,000$405,403
28451Leland, NC 2845129.1 mi562$289,912,758$447,316$515,859

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469?

As of March 2026, there are 294 active listings in OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (zip code 28469), compared to 247 the prior year.

What is the median home price in OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469?

The median listing price in OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469 is $534,950 as of March 2026, a 2.6% decrease from $549,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469 spend an average of 65 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 61 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 47 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 65 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469 save an estimated $10,699 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $534,950. 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.