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Is Willard, NC 28478 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Willard is a buyer’s market. With about 10.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply10.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list90%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market36Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$150▼ −21.1% vs. last year

The Willard housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Willard, NC 28478 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 10.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 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 11%, homes sold more slowly (30 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $214,907. Overall, Willard is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Pender County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Rocky Point 28457 (21% sold over asking) and Hampstead 28443 (13% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Atkinson 28421Buyer’s market $330 /sq ftBurgaw 28425Buyer’s market $232 /sq ftCurrie 28435Balanced $250 /sq ftHampstead 28443Seller’s market $215 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Willard nearby

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Roseboro, NC28382 · 34 miles away81% similaryounger residents · more renters Burgaw, NC28425 · 11 miles away79% similarpricier homes ($38K more) · larger Rocky Point, NC28457 · 18 miles away78% similarpricier homes ($67K more) · larger Salemburg, NC28385 · 36 miles away78% similarcheaper homes ($33K less) · smaller

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Questions about Willard real estate

Is Willard a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 10.7 months of supply in Willard, NC 28478 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 Willard?

The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Willard sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 90.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Willard?

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 Willard?

The median sale price was $214,907 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $150 per square foot.

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