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Is Wanchese, NC 27981 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Wanchese is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list86.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market222Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$185▼ −21.3% vs. last year

The Wanchese housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Wanchese, NC 27981 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 222 days. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $449,805. Overall, Wanchese is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Dare County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Manns Harbor 27953 (100% sold over asking) and Manteo 27954 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Avon 27915Buyer’s market $289 /sq ftBuxton 27920Buyer’s market $282 /sq ftFrisco 27936Buyer’s market $341 /sq ftHatteras 27943Buyer’s market $309 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Wanchese nearby

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Manteo, NC27954 · 3 miles away59% similarpricier homes ($107K more) · larger Powells Point, NC27966 · 21 miles away56% similarpricier homes ($36K more) · 18 min longer commute Grandy, NC27939 · 29 miles away56% similarlower income ($26K less) · older residents Kill Devil Hills, NC27948 · 10 miles away47% similarpricier homes ($126K more) · larger

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Questions about Wanchese real estate

How fast do homes sell in Wanchese?

The typical home went under contract in 222 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Wanchese sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 86.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Wanchese?

About 0.52% of a home’s value a year in Dare County, or roughly $2,080 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Wanchese?

The median sale price was $449,805 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $185 per square foot.

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