Is Hampstead, NC 28443 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hampstead housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Hampstead, NC 28443 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 76 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 257 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold more slowly (45 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $489,788. Overall, Hampstead is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Pender County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Hampstead ranks #234 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 30 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Willard 28478 (0% sold over asking) or Currie 28435 (0% sold over asking), while Rocky Point 28457 (21% sold over asking) is even more competitive.