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Market Intelligence · NC / New Hanover County

Wilmington, NC home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$392K1-yr changeUp0.1%

The typical home value in Wilmington, NC is $392K as of September 2026, up 0.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Wilmington ZIP code, the median list price is $421K and homes spend a median of 57 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Wilmington, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$392K
1-yr changeMedian across Wilmington ZIPs
+0.1%
ZIP markets live11 tracked in Wilmington
1
County
New Hanover County

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12-month value trend

+0.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Wilmington over the last 12 months: $392K in Sep 2025 to $392K in Sep 2026 (+0.1%).

Sep 2025$392K

Sep 2026$392K

Median Zillow home value index across Wilmington's ZIP codes.

Context

Wilmington has 919 homes for sale as of September 2026, with a median list price of $420,619. The typical home value in the city is $395,555, down 0.2% over the past year as of August 2026. Homes spend a median 57 days on the market, and 24.3% of listings carry a price cut. New listings remain steady at 344 in September. The market is cooling gradually, so sellers should be realistic about pricing and timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Wilmington, NC?

Typical home value

$392K

Up0.1%YoY

Median list price

$421K

Days on market

57

Homes for sale

919

Price cuts

24.3%

New listings

344

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

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

Prices over time

Wilmington, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Wilmington, NC are up 0.1% over the past year, from $392K in September 2025 to $392K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Wilmington, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$391,819+0.1%
September 2025$391,506No prior year

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

Market balance

Is Wilmington, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Wilmington, NC is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 57 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Wilmington ZIP code, and 344 new listings against 919 active listings across Wilmington, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Wilmington 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 6 Wilmington ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Wilmington rose 0.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Wilmington?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Wilmington shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 0.1% 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). 6 Wilmington ZIP codes have 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 Wilmington?

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. We track 11 Wilmington ZIP codes in total; the remaining 10 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Wilmington, NC home prices.

How much is a home in Wilmington worth?

The typical home value in Wilmington is $395,555 as of August 2026, down 0.2% over the past year. The median list price is $420,619 as of September 2026.

How long do homes take to sell in Wilmington?

The median time on market is 57 days as of September 2026.

What share of homes in Wilmington have price reductions?

As of September 2026, 24.3% of listings in Wilmington have a price cut.

Are home prices going up or down in Wilmington, NC?

Typical home values in Wilmington, NC are up 0.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Wilmington, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Wilmington, NC is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 57 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Wilmington ZIP code, and 344 new listings against 919 active listings across Wilmington, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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