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Market Intelligence · NC / Brunswick County

Oak Island, NC home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$604K1-yr changeUp4.5%

The typical home value in Oak Island, NC is $604K as of September 2026, up 4.5% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Oak Island ZIP code, the median list price is $699K and homes spend a median of 84 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Oak Island, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$604K
1-yr changeMedian across Oak Island ZIPs
+4.5%
ZIP markets live
1
County
Brunswick County

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12-month value trend

+4.5% over 12 months

Typical home value in Oak Island over the last 12 months: $579K in Sep 2025 to $604K in Sep 2026 (+4.5%).

Sep 2025$579K

Sep 2026$604K

Median Zillow home value index across Oak Island's ZIP codes.

Context

In Oak Island, the typical home value is $604,385, up 4.5% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 232 homes for sale, with a median list price of $699,450. Homes are taking longer to sell, with a median of 84 days on market. Among current listings, 21.2% have had a price cut, and 58 new listings came on in September 2026. Taken together, the figures point to a market where values have held up, but buyers are moving slowly and some sellers are adjusting. If you are deciding whether to sell, be ready to price carefully and allow time for the right offer.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Oak Island, NC?

Typical home value

$604K

Up4.5%YoY

Median list price

$699K

Days on market

84

Homes for sale

232

Price cuts

21.2%

New listings

58

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

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

Prices over time

Oak Island, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Oak Island, NC are up 4.5% over the past year, from $579K in September 2025 to $604K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Oak Island, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$604,385+4.5%
September 2025$578,621No prior year

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

Market balance

Is Oak Island, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Oak Island, 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 84 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Oak Island ZIP code, and 58 new listings against 232 active listings across Oak Island, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Oak Island housing market forecast 2027

+1.3%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Oak Island ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Oak Island rose 4.5%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Oak Island?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Oak Island shows typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027, after a 4.5% 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 Oak Island 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 Oak Island?

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 Oak Island, NC home prices.

How much is a home in Oak Island worth?

The typical home value in Oak Island is $604,385, up 4.5% over the past year as of September 2026.

How long does it take to sell a home in Oak Island?

As of September 2026, the median days on market is 84, and 21.2% of listings have had a price cut.

How much competition is there among sellers in Oak Island?

There are 232 homes for sale, with 58 new listings added as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Oak Island, NC?

Typical home values in Oak Island, NC are up 4.5% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Oak Island, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Oak Island, 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 84 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Oak Island ZIP code, and 58 new listings against 232 active listings across Oak Island, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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