Homes under $500K for sale in Sunset Beach, NC

Homes listed under $500,000.

114

For sale now

6 new this week

$290,000

Middle asking price

$228/sq ft

$292,000

Middle sale price

227 sold, last 12 mo

94%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

62

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

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This page lists the homes under $500K for sale in Sunset Beach, NC from Hive MLS listings, updated every few minutes, with the last 12 months of sales behind the prices — kept by the Buddy Blake Team.

As of November 5, 2026, there are 114 homes under $500K for sale in Sunset Beach, NC, with a middle asking price of $290,000 (from $184,900 to $499,800). 6 came on the market in the last week. Another 29 are under contract.

In the 12 months through November 5, 2026, 227 sold at a middle price of $292,000, typically for 94% of the first asking price after about 62 days on the market.

The most choices right now are in Sea Trail Plantation, Sandpiper Bay, Southshore Bay.

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Asking prices in Sunset Beach

  • Under $300K66
  • $300K–$500K48
  • $500K–$750K0
  • $750K–$1M0
  • $1M+0

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Questions about homes under $500K in Sunset Beach, answered

How many homes under $500K are for sale in Sunset Beach, NC?

As of November 5, 2026, there are 114 homes under $500K for sale in Sunset Beach, NC, with a middle asking price of $290,000 (from $184,900 to $499,800). 6 came on the market in the last week. Another 29 are under contract.

What do homes under $500K cost in Sunset Beach, NC?

As of November 5, 2026, the middle asking price is $290,000, about $228 per square foot for a typical 1,297 sq ft. Under $300K: 66; $300K–$500K: 48.

What did homes under $500K sell for in Sunset Beach, NC last year?

In the 12 months through November 5, 2026, 227 sold at a middle price of $292,000, typically for 94% of the first asking price after about 62 days on the market.

How fast do homes under $500K sell in Sunset Beach, NC?

In the 12 months through November 5, 2026 they typically sold in about 62 days, at 94% of the first asking price.

Which communities in Sunset Beach, NC have the most homes under $500K for sale?

As of November 5, 2026, Sea Trail Plantation (37), Sandpiper Bay (20), Southshore Bay (11), Waterway Landing SB (8), Seaside Station (7), Wyndfall (5).

How do I estimate a monthly payment on a home in Sunset Beach, NC?

A mortgage payment has two parts: principal and interest, which depend on the price, your down payment and the rate a lender offers you; and the costs on top — property taxes, homeowners insurance (and flood insurance near the water), HOA dues where there's an association, and mortgage insurance if you put less than 20% down. Each home's page has a calculator that uses the rate you've been quoted and that home's own taxes and HOA dues from the listing. For your actual rate and Annual Percentage Rate (APR), ask a licensed lender — we can introduce you to Joey Milam at Alpha Mortgage Advantage, or you're free to choose any lender.

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Figures are computed live from MLS listing data for Sunset Beach, NC, under $500k only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.