Is Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lake Waccamaw housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 93 days and there were 7.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 36% to $479,792. Overall, Lake Waccamaw is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Columbus County, homes here sell faster than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 91%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tabor City 28463 (0% sold over asking) or Riegelwood 28456 (0% sold over asking), while Nakina 28455 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.