Active Listings
181
⇧ 2.8% vs 176 last year
Seitter Acres · Walnut Hills
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The WILMINGTON, NC real estate market (28401) currently shows 181 active listings, with 54 pending sales. Homes are averaging 85 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 85 days on market compared to 73 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 14.6% year-over-year, from $409,975 to $350,000.
Whether you are buying or selling in WILMINGTON, NC, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 21,872 · Density: 272.5/mi² · Median household income: $46,743
Typical home value: $221,610 · Homeownership: 37.3%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28401 | Wilmington, NC 28401 | 0.0 mi | 177 | $75,803,259 | $359,380 | $428,267 |
| 28405 | Wilmington, NC 28405 | 6.2 mi | 131 | $112,873,530 | $441,250 | $861,630 |
| 28451 | Leland, NC 28451 | 9.2 mi | 493 | $248,254,094 | $435,500 | $503,558 |
| 28480 | Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 | 11.0 mi | 46 | $80,526,588 | $1,675,000 | $1,750,578 |
| 28409 | Wilmington, NC 28409 | 11.3 mi | 166 | $163,687,620 | $569,600 | $986,070 |
| 28457 | Rocky Point, NC 28457 | 12.9 mi | 43 | $18,581,805 | $460,000 | $432,135 |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach, NC 28428 | 17.8 mi | 213 | $153,171,921 | $642,500 | $719,117 |
| 28456 | Riegelwood, NC 28456 | 19.3 mi | 7 | $2,140,719 | $322,500 | $305,817 |
| 28443 | Hampstead, NC 28443 | 20.7 mi | 276 | $186,793,764 | $525,000 | $676,789 |
| 28449 | Kure Beach, NC 28449 | 21.5 mi | 55 | $55,299,090 | $865,000 | $1,005,438 |
| 28478 | Willard, NC 28478 | 24.6 mi | 8 | $2,226,136 | $264,900 | $278,267 |
| 28447 | Ivanhoe, NC 28447 | 26.9 mi | 1 | $699,000 | $699,000 | $699,000 |
| 28462 | Supply, NC 28462 | 27.8 mi | 196 | $149,876,496 | $599,498 | $764,676 |
As of February 2026, there are 181 active listings in WILMINGTON, NC (zip code 28401), compared to 176 the prior year.
The median listing price in WILMINGTON, NC 28401 is $350,000 as of February 2026, a 14.6% decrease from $409,975 the prior year.
Homes in WILMINGTON, NC 28401 spend an average of 85 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 73 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, WILMINGTON, NC 28401 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 85 days on market compared to 73 days last year.
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