Is Leland, NC 28451 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Leland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Leland, NC 28451 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 84 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 459 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 15%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $415,235. Overall, Leland is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Brunswick County, homes here sell faster than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Leland ranks #229 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 30 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Longwood 28452 (0% sold over asking) or Ocean Isle Beach 28469 (4% sold over asking), while Winnabow 28479 (18% sold over asking) and Ash 28420 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.