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Northwest NC Home Values and Market Report

Active, pending search in the counties of Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, and other counties, in the city of Northwest having price at least $100,000

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Northwest NC Home Values

Northwest is a small, rural town in Brunswick County north of Leland along the Cape Fear River. Sales are infrequent, and values depend mostly on land, lot size and condition. The live report on this page updates automatically from the MLS and shows the current median price, days on market and every home that is for sale, under contract and sold. Here is what those numbers mean for your home's value.

What drives home values in Northwest

  • Land. Acreage and rural lots are the main draw.
  • River frontage. Cape Fear River land carries a premium.
  • Location. A short drive to Leland and Wilmington supports demand.
  • Limited sales. With few sales each year, recent nearby sales matter more than town-wide numbers.

How to read this report

Active listings are what buyers can choose from today. Pending homes are under contract and show where demand is right now. Sold homes are the best guide to value, because they show what buyers actually paid. The town-wide median mixes very different homes, so compare homes of similar size, age and location to yours.

What is my Northwest home worth?

An online estimate is a starting point, but it often misses details such as the view, the lot, the condition and recent updates. Get a free Northwest home value estimate, or contact our team for a detailed comparative market analysis based on recent nearby sales.

Northwest home value FAQ

What is the median home price in Northwest, NC?

The current median sold price is shown in the market stats on this page, which update automatically from the MLS. Prices vary widely by location, size and type of home, so recent sales of similar homes nearby are the best guide.

How long does it take to sell a home in Northwest?

See the days-on-market figure in the live stats on this page. Well-priced, updated homes usually sell fastest; overpriced homes or homes needing work can sit much longer.

Where is Northwest, NC?

North of Leland along NC 87, about 20 minutes from downtown Wilmington.

Explore Northwest: All Northwest homes for sale | New Northwest listings | Leland homes for sale | Northwest waterfront homes

Nearby home values: Leland | Belville | Navassa | Castle Hayne

Market at a glance

Average price, last 12 months

What sellers asked vs. what homes actually sold for, by closing month.

List · $1.4M Sold · $1.18M
$1.4M$1M$600K$200K
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep

Homes sold per month

Closed sales, last 12 months.

Sold tab (last 6 months) Earlier

Peak: 1 sale in Nov. Last month: 0.

Where the market stands

All homes in this report, by status.

19homes
Active17 · 89%
Under contract2 · 11%

Average price by status

Active$441K
Under contract$435K

Average days on market

Active121 days
Under contract18 days

Browse homes by status

Choose a status to see its numbers, charts and listings.

Active homes

Currently for sale
Homes for sale 17
Average list price $441,063
Avg. days on market 121 days
Avg. price per ft² $192 Based on 15 of 17 homes
Avg. living area 2,143 ft² Based on 15 of 17 homes
Avg. beds / baths 4.3 / 3.5

Price vs. living area

Each dot is a home. Hover a dot for its address, click it to see the home.

2 homes didn’t report living area and aren’t shown.

$900K$600K$300K$0

Price vs. living area: 15 homes plotted, up to $900K and 6,000 ft².

0 ft²2,0004,0006,000 ft²

How long homes have been listed

Number of homes by days on market.

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

1 home didn’t report bedrooms and isn’t shown.

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

220 Essie Mae Ln$269
234 Essie Mae Ln$252
235 Essie Mae Ln$249
242 Essie Mae Ln$248
243 Essie Mae Ln$247
1053 Xian Way$214
1032 Xian Way$190

All active listings

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AddressBedsBathsLiving ft²List price$ / ft²Days on market
1032 Xian WayNorthwest, NC 28451 1212—$1,100,000—67 days
243 Essie Mae LnNorthwest, NC 28451 332,481$615,000$24740 days
242 Essie Mae LnNorthwest, NC 28451 332,230$555,000$24840 days
220 Essie Mae LnNorthwest, NC 28451 321,800$485,000$269156 days
234 Essie Mae LnNorthwest, NC 28451 331,843$465,000$252166 days
235 Essie Mae LnNorthwest, NC 28451 321,800$449,000$24940 days
1038 Goose Crossing Rd Unit Lot 182Northwest, NC 28451 553,503$403,890$11583 days
Town Creek Town Creek Town Creek Road NeNorthwest, NC 28451 ———$399,000—924 days
1054 Goose Crossing Rd Unit Lot 186Northwest, NC 28451 432,361$384,399$16283 days
1034 Goose Crossing Rd Unit Lot 181Northwest, NC 28451 532,804$378,899$13511 days
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