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New Hanover County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, New Hanover County saw 3,537 residential properties sold. As of June 2025, the median price for a single-family home is $430,000, with a median AVM value of $459,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 676 involuntary liens on 576 properties, 120 in pre-foreclosure, and 66,301 properties with more than 50% equity in New Hanover County. The market also includes 33,363 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
89,485
Total Home Sales
3,456 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$430,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
26.74%
Current Pre-foreclosures
120
% of Properties in Distress
0.13%
Total Involuntary Liens
676
% of High Equity Homes
74.09%
Markets Nearby New Hanover County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within New Hanover County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Wrightsville Beach ($2,021,500), Kure Beach ($772,000), 28480 ($2,020,000), and 28449 ($772,000), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.