Is Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wrightsville Beach housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 6.3 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 30 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 39% to $1,665,279. Overall, Wrightsville Beach is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within New Hanover County, homes here sell faster than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Wrightsville Beach ranks #321 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 20 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kure Beach 28449 (4% sold over asking) or Carolina Beach 28428 (6% sold over asking), while Wilmington 28411 (22% sold over asking) and Wilmington 28409 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.