Is Kure Beach, NC 28449 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Kure Beach is a buyer’s market. With about 6.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 2% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #412 of 424 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Kure Beach housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Kure Beach, NC 28449 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 104 days and there were 6.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 26 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (3% then), homes sold more slowly (68 days then) and the median sale price rose 19% to $709,693. Overall, Kure Beach is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within New Hanover County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Kure Beach ranks #412 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 7 out of 100).
Nearby, Wilmington 28411 (22% sold over asking) and Wilmington 28409 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Kure Beach real estate
Is Kure Beach a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.1 months of supply in Kure Beach, NC 28449 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Kure Beach?
The typical home went under contract in 104 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Kure Beach sell over asking?
4% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Kure Beach?
About 0.54% of a home’s value a year in New Hanover County, or roughly $2,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Kure Beach?
The median sale price was $709,693 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $410 per square foot.
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