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Oak Island NC Home Values and Market Report

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

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Oak Island NC Home Values

Oak Island is a family beach town where oceanfront, waterway, canal and inland island homes all trade at very different prices. Many homes are vacation rentals, so rental income and condition matter as much as square footage. 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 Oak Island

  • Ocean, waterway or inland. Oceanfront homes on Beach Drive sell at the top; ICW and canal homes with docks come next; interior streets are the most affordable.
  • Rental income. Strong rental history and features renters want, such as pools and extra bedrooms, push prices up.
  • Elevation and construction. Newer, elevated homes built to current codes sell faster and insure for less.
  • Distance to the beach. On interior streets, every block closer to a beach access point adds value.

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 Oak Island 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 Oak Island home value estimate, or contact our team for a detailed comparative market analysis based on recent nearby sales.

Oak Island home value FAQ

What is the median home price in Oak Island, 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 Oak Island?

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.

Are Oak Island homes a good rental investment?

Many owners rent their homes weekly in season. Rental income varies with location, size and amenities, so ask for actual rental history on any home you consider.

Explore Oak Island: All Oak Island homes for sale | New Oak Island listings | Tranquil Harbor | Oak Island waterfront homes

Nearby home values: Caswell Beach | Southport | Holden Beach | Supply

Market at a glance

Over the last 6 months, homes sold for 95.9% of list price in 69 days on average.

Average price, last 12 months

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

List · $795K Sold · $757K
$870K$790K$710K$630K
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep

Homes sold per month

Closed sales, last 12 months.

Sold tab (last 6 months) Earlier

Peak: 73 sales in Apr. Last month: 64.

Where the market stands

All homes in this report, by status.

678homes
Active276 · 41%
Under contract50 · 7%
Sold (6 mo)352 · 52%

Buyer's or seller's market?

Months it would take to sell every active home at the pace of the last 6 months.

4.5months of inventory
Seller's, under 4BalancedBuyer's, over 6

Supply and demand are roughly in balance in this market.

Average price by status

Active$803K
Under contract$755K
Sold$745K

Average days on market

Active109 days
Under contract89 days
Sold69 days

Browse homes by status

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

Active homes

Currently for sale
Homes for sale 276
Average list price $803,378
Avg. days on market 109 days
Avg. price per ft² $477
Avg. living area 1,830 ft²
Avg. beds / baths 3.6 / 2.8

Charts and listings below cover the 250 highest-priced of 276 homes.

Price vs. living area

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

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

2 homes are larger or pricier than this chart’s scale and aren’t shown.

$3M$2M$1M$0

Price vs. living area: 223 homes plotted, up to $3M 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.

22 homes didn’t report bedrooms and aren’t shown.

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

2205 E Beach Dr$1,340
5227 E Beach Dr$1,125
5103 W Beach Dr$1,109
4327 E Beach Dr$1,075
3527 E Beach Dr$1,048
3909 W Beach Dr$1,035
2319 W Beach Dr$1,000

Active listings (250 of 276)

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AddressBedsBathsLiving ft²List price$ / ft²Days on market
4215 W Beach DrOak Island, NC 28465 1093,342$3,325,000$994122 days
2205 E Beach DrOak Island, NC 28465 642,350$3,150,000$1,34066 days
6620 Kings Lynn DrOak Island, NC 28465 783,511$2,999,999$85428 days
121 Se 67th StOak Island, NC 28465 464,560$2,990,000$655131 days
6925 Kings Lynn DrOak Island, NC 28465 553,761$2,890,000$768142 days
2617 E Beach DrOak Island, NC 28465 772,900$2,290,000$78988 days
5515 E Beach DrOak Island, NC 28465 752,856$2,195,000$768159 days
3527 E Beach DrOak Island, NC 28465 642,002$2,099,999$1,04896 days
3206 E Beach DrOak Island, NC 28465 782,728$2,000,000$73355 days
100 Se 66th StOak Island, NC 28465 1094,244$1,995,000$470123 days
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