Fewer people are shopping right now, which means less competition for the homes you love. No more bidding wars on every listing, more time to make a thoughtful decision, and more room to negotiate. If you've been waiting for the right moment, this is it.
And if you're thinking about selling, the buyers out there mean it. The browsers and weekend lookers have mostly moved on. The buyers touring homes this fall are serious, qualified, and ready to act, which means fewer wasted showings and more real offers. With the right pricing and presentation, fall can be a great season to sell.
However you spend it, take the long way home. Grab a table outside. Walk the beach without the crowds. Fall on the coast is a gift, and whether you're buying, selling, or simply dreaming, I'd love to help you make the most of it. Let's take a look at what's happening in the New Hanover County real estate market.
New Hanover County: Current Market Snapshot
Year-to-date through August 2026
Single-Family Homes
- 2,890 new listings
- 2,192 homes sold
- 51 median days on market
- 98.0% of list price received
- Average Sale Price: $693,532
Condos
- 1,220 new listings
- 685 homes sold
- 77 median days on market
- 97.5% of list price received
- Average Sale Price: $504,406
What this means:
- Fewer buyers are competing right now, which eases bidding-war pressure and leaves more room to negotiate
- Homes are taking a little longer to sell, around 51 days for single-family and 77 for condos, so pricing and presentation matter more than ever
- Sellers are still seeing strong results, with homes closing near 98% of list price
- The buyers touring this fall are serious and qualified, which can make it a great season to sell with the right prep
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Featured Listings
1543 Cape Fear National Drive — Showings Start Friday 4 BR | 4 BA | 4,150 Sq. Ft. | $1,290,000
Lot 43 Country Club Drive — Prime Homesite, Across from Ironclad Golf Course 0.23 Acres | 10,019 Lot Sq. Ft. | $62,000
**UNDER CONTRACT**
Lot 391 Auburn Lane NW — Under Contract 0.38 Acres | $74,000
Lot 907 Spicebush Drive — Under Contract 0.23 Acres | $59,000
**SOLD**
805 Adelaide Drive — Sold 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,532 Sq. Ft. | $397,000
Local Flavor: Hampstead Has Two Farmers Markets
The Farmers' Market at Poplar Grove runs on the front lawn of the historic plantation house at Scotts Hill, and it has the rhythm of a place that has been doing this a long time. Vendors set up under the shade trees with seafood, goat cheese, farm-raised beef, in-season produce, NC wines and honey, cut flowers, and handmade crafts like stained glass and reclaimed wood pieces. If you're the kind of shopper who likes to talk to the person who grew what you're buying, this is the market built for that.
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Final Thoughts
Whether you're interested in purchasing your first home, moving up, downsizing, or investing, the FreshNEST team is here to be a resource to you.
Give me a call and let's have coffee or a cocktail — let's get it on the books! I'm always here to help.
🏡 Jennifer Young | FreshNEST @ Nest
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