Is Holly Ridge, NC 28445 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Holly Ridge housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Holly Ridge, NC 28445 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 71 days and there were 4.4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 171 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 15%, homes sold more slowly (32 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $469,797. Overall, Holly Ridge is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Onslow County, homes here sell more slowly than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Holly Ridge ranks #286 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

Nearby, Stella 28582 (44% sold over asking) and Jacksonville 28546 (26% sold over asking) are even more competitive.