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Wrightsville Beach, NC home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.75M1-yr changeUp10.1%

The typical home value in Wrightsville Beach, NC is $1.75M as of September 2026, up 10.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Wrightsville Beach ZIP code, the median list price is $1.93M and homes spend a median of 75 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Wrightsville Beach, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.75M
1-yr changeMedian across Wrightsville Beach ZIPs
+10.1%
ZIP markets live
1
County
New Hanover County

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12-month value trend

+10.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Wrightsville Beach over the last 12 months: $1.59M in Sep 2025 to $1.75M in Sep 2026 (+10.1%).

Sep 2025$1.59M

Sep 2026$1.75M

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

Context

Wrightsville Beach has seen solid growth over the past year, with typical home values reaching $1,753,687, up 9.8% as of August 2026. The market is moderately active, with 42 homes for sale and a median list price of $1,931,248 as of September 2026. Homes are spending a median of 75 days on market, and only 8 new listings came on in September. About 16.8% of current listings have seen price reductions. For a homeowner considering selling, the market shows reasonable activity and appreciation, though the relatively long time on market and modest share of price cuts suggest patience may be needed to find the right buyer.

The numbers

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

Typical home value

$1.75M

Up10.1%YoY

Median list price

$1.93M

Days on market

75

Homes for sale

42

Price cuts

16.8%

New listings

8

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

Figures reflect Wrightsville 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

Wrightsville Beach, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Wrightsville Beach, NC are up 10.1% over the past year, from $1.59M in September 2025 to $1.75M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Wrightsville Beach, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,751,717+10.1%
September 2025$1,591,494No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Wrightsville 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 75 days on market and 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical Wrightsville Beach ZIP code, and 8 new listings against 42 active listings across Wrightsville Beach, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Wrightsville Beach housing market forecast 2027

+2.6%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Wrightsville Beach ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 2.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Wrightsville Beach rose 10.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Wrightsville Beach?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Wrightsville Beach shows typical home values rising 2.6% by September 2027, after a 10.1% 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). 1 Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville Beach, NC home prices.

How much is a home worth in Wrightsville Beach?

Typical home values in Wrightsville Beach reached $1,753,687 as of August 2026, reflecting a 9.8% increase over the prior year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market?

Median days on market in Wrightsville Beach is 75 days as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale?

There are 42 homes for sale in Wrightsville Beach as of September 2026, with a median list price of $1,931,248.

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

Typical home values in Wrightsville Beach, NC are up 10.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Wrightsville 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 75 days on market and 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical Wrightsville Beach ZIP code, and 8 new listings against 42 active listings across Wrightsville Beach, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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