Is Jacksonville, NC 28546 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Jacksonville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Jacksonville, NC 28546 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 413 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 24%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $314,864. Overall, Jacksonville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Onslow County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 89%. On our competition score, Jacksonville ranks #22 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Holly Ridge 28445 (10% sold over asking) or Maple Hill 28454 (14% sold over asking), while Stella 28582 (44% sold over asking) is even more competitive.