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Carolina Beach, NC home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$602K1-yr changeUp1.8%

The typical home value in Carolina Beach, NC is $602K as of September 2026, up 1.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Carolina Beach ZIP code, the median list price is $688K and homes spend a median of 92 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Carolina Beach, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$602K
1-yr changeMedian across Carolina Beach ZIPs
+1.8%
ZIP markets live
1
County
New Hanover County

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12-month value trend

+1.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Carolina Beach over the last 12 months: $591K in Sep 2025 to $602K in Sep 2026 (+1.8%).

Sep 2025$591K

Sep 2026$602K

Median Zillow home value index across Carolina Beach's ZIP codes.

Context

Carolina Beach's typical home value sits at $601,356, up 1.5% over the past year as of August 2026. The median list price is $687,750, with 188 homes currently on the market. Homes are staying listed for a median of 92 days, while new listings added in September 2026 totaled 26. About 14.6% of listings have seen a price cut, suggesting sellers are adjusting expectations in response to market conditions. If you're considering selling, recognize that this is a slower market where pricing strategy and patience matter significantly.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Carolina Beach, NC?

Typical home value

$602K

Up1.8%YoY

Median list price

$688K

Days on market

92

Homes for sale

188

Price cuts

14.6%

New listings

26

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Carolina Beach's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Carolina Beach, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Carolina Beach, NC are up 1.8% over the past year, from $591K in September 2025 to $602K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Carolina Beach, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$601,649+1.8%
September 2025$591,195No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Carolina Beach ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Carolina Beach, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Carolina Beach, NC leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 92 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Carolina Beach ZIP code, and 26 new listings against 188 active listings across Carolina Beach, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Carolina Beach housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Carolina Beach ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Carolina Beach rose 1.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Carolina Beach?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Carolina Beach shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 1.8% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 1 Carolina Beach ZIP code has both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Carolina Beach?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Carolina Beach, NC home prices.

What is a typical home value in Carolina Beach?

The typical home value in Carolina Beach is $601,356, representing a 1.5% increase over the past year as of August 2026.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Carolina Beach?

Homes in Carolina Beach stay on the market for a median of 92 days as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in Carolina Beach?

As of September 2026, there are 188 homes for sale in Carolina Beach, with a median list price of $687,750.

Are home prices going up or down in Carolina Beach, NC?

Typical home values in Carolina Beach, NC are up 1.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Carolina Beach, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Carolina Beach, NC leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 92 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Carolina Beach ZIP code, and 26 new listings against 188 active listings across Carolina Beach, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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