Is Rocky Point, NC 28457 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rocky Point is a seller’s market. With about 3.4 months of supply and 21% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 40% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #129 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 Rocky Point housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Rocky Point, NC 28457 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 53 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 16%, homes sold more slowly (30 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $453,304. Overall, Rocky Point is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Pender County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Rocky Point ranks #129 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 41 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).
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Questions about Rocky Point real estate
Is Rocky Point a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.4 months of supply in Rocky Point, NC 28457 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 Rocky Point?
The typical home went under contract in 53 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rocky Point sell over asking?
21% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rocky Point?
About 0.63% of a home’s value a year in Pender County, or roughly $2,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rocky Point?
The median sale price was $453,304 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $196 per square foot.
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