Buddy Blake Team · Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Market insights: Wrightsville Beach
November 9, 2026
(910) 395‑1000 · buddyblake.com
1 in 5 Wrightsville Beach listings didn't sell in the last year
Out of 132 listings that ended in the last 12 months at Wrightsville Beach, 104 sold and 28 didn't. That's 1 in 5, down from 31% the year before, but it still means pricing and preparation matter here. The typical sold home went under contract in 60 days and closed at a median of $1,772,500.
Summary written November 7, 2026 from that day's numbers. The figures in the tiles update every hour, so they can differ slightly.
Which pile do you want to be in?
Out of every 20 homes listed in Wrightsville Beach over the last 12 months, the solid houses sold. The outlined ones expired or were canceled.
Priced right from day one: sold in a median 7 days. Needed price cuts: 90 days, and sold for 91.2% of the first price.
What waiting costs
| Property taxes | $452 |
| Homeowners insurance | $250 |
| Upkeep | $1,477 |
| Utilities | $250 |
| Your mortgage payment | if you have one |
| About | $2,434 + mortgage |
About $2,434 every month the home sits — plus your mortgage payment.
Listings that didn't sell stayed on the market a median of 121 days — roughly $9,643 in taxes, insurance, upkeep and utilities alone, and the home still didn't sell.
An example, not a quote: New Hanover County rate 0.306 per $100 (NC Department of Revenue, 2025-26 county rates); town taxes add more inside town limits; insurance, upkeep (1% of value a year) and utilities are typical estimates.
When contracts fall apart
Contracts that fell apart
12%
14 of about 119 before closing
Those homes that later sold
79%
7% never sold
Sold vs. first ask after a fall-through
86.0%
vs. 94.3% on the first contract
Days to sell after a fall-through
127
vs. 46 on the first contract
The MLS doesn't record why a contract ends. In our experience the most common reasons are home inspection findings, appraisals that come in below the price, and buyer financing. How buyers paid on closed sales: conventional 34% · cash 57% · VA 2% · FHA 0%.
If you're selling
- Price it right on day one. Homes priced right from the start had a typical 7 days on market, while homes that needed cuts took a typical 90 days.
- Expect a sale below your first ask. 84% of sold homes sold below their first asking price, with a median of 93.7% of first ask.
- Waiting costs money. Listings that never sold were on the market a typical 121 days and had a median price cut of 1.8%, with estimated carrying costs of about $2,434 a month before mortgage.
- Contracts fall apart about 1 in 8 times, at 12%. The MLS doesn't record why, but in general most often it's inspection, appraisal or financing issues, so get ahead of those before you list.
If you're buying
- There's room to negotiate. 84% of homes sold below first ask, and the typical sold price came in at 93.7% of first ask.
- Homes that sit longer tend to get cut. Listings that never sold had a typical 121 days and a median price cut of 1.8%.
- Most buyers are paying cash. 57% of buyers paid cash, 35% used conventional loans, 2% used VA, and none used FHA.
Did you know?
- Homes that fell out of contract at Wrightsville Beach later sold 79% of the time, with a median sold price at 86.0% of ask and a typical 127 days to sell.
- First contracts that held typically closed at 94.4% of ask after a typical 45 days on market.
- Estimated carrying costs for a typical home run about $2,434 a month before mortgage, which adds up fast if a listing sits.
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For sellers
Listings that didn't sell
21%
down 9.1 pts from a year ago
28 expired or canceled vs 105 sold
Sold vs. first asking price
93.6%
down 3.4 pts from a year ago
median sale price ÷ original list price
Sold below first asking
84%
share of homes that sold
Price cut on homes that didn't sell
1.8%
median — and they still didn't sell
For buyers
True days on market
60
up 48 days from a year ago
median for sold homes, counted from the first listing
Typical room below first ask
6.4%
how far under the original price homes sold
Didn't sell, then sold on a relist
11%
of listings that didn't sell the first time
Median sold price
$1.75M
up 2.9% from a year ago
105 homes sold
The last 24 months
21% latest month · Oct 26
46 latest month · Oct 26
90.9% latest month · Oct 26
By starting price
| First asking | Sold | Didn't sell | % didn't sell | True days | Sold vs. first ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $300–400K | 1 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 100.0% |
| $400–500K | 6 | 2 | 25% | 74 | 94.0% |
| $500–750K | 13 | 4 | 24% | 82 | 92.2% |
| $750K–1M | 3 | 1 | 25% | 35 | 96.3% |
| $1M+ | 82 | 21 | 20% | 62 | 93.6% |
Wrightsville Beach housing market: quick answers
How long do homes take to sell in Wrightsville Beach?
Homes that sold in Wrightsville Beach over the last 12 months took a median of 60 days, counted from the day they were first listed (relists included). That's up 48 days from a year ago.
What do homes in Wrightsville Beach sell for compared to the asking price?
The median home in Wrightsville Beach sold for 93.6% of its first asking price in the last 12 months, and 84% of the homes that sold went for less than the original price. That's down 3.4 pts from a year ago.
What percentage of homes listed in Wrightsville Beach don't sell?
21% of homes listed in Wrightsville Beach over the last 12 months expired or were canceled without selling — about 1 in 5 (28 didn't sell vs 105 sold). That's down 9.1 pts from a year ago. The homes that didn't sell had already cut their price a median 1.8%.
What is the median sold price in Wrightsville Beach?
The median sold price in Wrightsville Beach over the last 12 months was $1,750,000, across 105 homes sold. That's up 2.9% from a year ago.
What is my home worth in Wrightsville Beach?
The median home in Wrightsville Beach sold for $1,750,000 over the last 12 months (105 sales), up about 2.9% from $1,700,000 the prior 12 months. Your property's value depends on its size, condition, lot and street, and online estimates often disagree by a wide margin. Enter your address under "What's my home worth?" on the homepage to see what's for sale, under contract and sold around you, or call for a price built from the homes that actually compete with yours.
Are home prices in Wrightsville Beach going down?
No — not at the median. Homes in Wrightsville Beach sold for a median of $1,750,000 in the last 12 months, up about 2.9% from $1,700,000 the prior 12 months. More homes sold (105 vs 74), and the median time on the market went from 13 to 60 days. Prices move differently by neighborhood and price range, so check the band your home falls in below.
Where do these Wrightsville Beach housing market numbers come from?
Hive MLS listing and sales records for homes only (land excluded), covering the last 12 months and updated November 9, 2026. The figures refresh from the MLS every hour; "didn't sell" counts only expired and canceled listings. Compiled by Buddy Blake Team, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage.
Homes only (land excluded), last 12 months unless noted. "Didn't sell" = listings that expired or were canceled — withdrawn and on-hold listings are not counted (some owners stop for reasons that have nothing to do with the market); true days on market counts from the first listing, even when a home was relisted. Source: Hive MLS listing and sales records, updated November 9, 2026. Totals only — no individual listing is shown. Buddy Blake Team · Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage · (910) 395‑1000