Homes under $500K for sale in Wilmington, NC

Homes listed under $500,000.

552

For sale now

49 new this week

$349,999

Middle asking price

$246/sq ft

$357,000

Middle sale price

1,970 sold, last 12 mo

96.9%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

27

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

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As of October 18, 2026, there are 552 homes under $500K for sale in Wilmington, NC, with a middle asking price of $349,999 (from $141,000 to $499,950). 49 came on the market in the last week. Another 187 are under contract.

In the 12 months through October 18, 2026, 1,970 sold at a middle price of $357,000, typically for 96.9% of the first asking price after about 27 days on the market.

The most choices right now are in Riverlights, Dawson-Castle Street, Downtown.

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Price mix

  • Under $300K184
  • $300K–$500K368
  • $500K–$750K0
  • $750K–$1M0
  • $1M+0

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Questions, answered

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

As of October 18, 2026, there are 552 homes under $500K for sale in Wilmington, NC, with a middle asking price of $349,999 (from $141,000 to $499,950). 49 came on the market in the last week. Another 187 are under contract.

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

As of October 18, 2026, the middle asking price is $349,999, about $246 per square foot for a typical 1,355 sq ft. Under $300K: 184; $300K–$500K: 368.

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

In the 12 months through October 18, 2026, 1,970 sold at a middle price of $357,000, typically for 96.9% of the first asking price after about 27 days on the market.

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

In the 12 months through October 18, 2026 they typically sold in about 27 days, at 96.9% of the first asking price.

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

As of October 18, 2026, Riverlights (15), Dawson-Castle Street (15), Downtown (13), Blake Farm (12), Northchase (10), Carleton Place (9).

How do I estimate a monthly payment on a home in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC, under $500k only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.