Market report, updated October 25, 2026

Sunset Beach NC Home Values and Market Report

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

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Sunset Beach NC Home Values

Sunset Beach is the quiet southernmost beach town in North Carolina, with island homes near the pier and Bird Island and larger golf communities on the mainland. Island and mainland values are very different. 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 Sunset Beach

Island or mainland. Island homes command a large premium; mainland homes in communities such as Sea Trail are far more affordable.
Distance to the ocean. Oceanfront and close-to-beach homes sell at the top of the market.
Golf and amenities. Golf, lake views and community amenities support mainland values.
Condition and elevation. Updated, elevated homes sell faster and insure for less.

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

Sunset Beach home value FAQ

What is the median home price in Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach?

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.

Is Sunset Beach quieter than other beach towns?

Yes. It has no high-rise hotels and a small commercial area, which many buyers are willing to pay for.

Explore Sunset Beach: All Sunset Beach homes for sale | New Sunset Beach listings | Sea Trail Plantation | Sunset Beach waterfront homes

Nearby home values: Ocean Isle Beach | Calabash | Carolina Shores | Shallotte

Market at a glance

Over the last 6 months, homes sold for 97.3% 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 · $450K Sold · $441K

$630K$560K$490K$420K

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep

Homes sold per month

Closed sales, last 12 months.

Sold tab (last 6 months) Earlier

27 O

33 N

26 D

16 J

36 F

37 M

43 A

52 M

44 J

50 J

37 A

52 S

Peak: 52 sales in May. Last month: 52.

Where the market stands

All homes in this report, by status.

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$497K

Under contract$489K

Sold$506K

Average days on market

Active126 days

Under contract52 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 210

Average list price $497,488

Avg. days on market 126 days

Avg. price per ft² $278 Based on 188 of 210 homes

Avg. living area 1,761 ft² Based on 188 of 210 homes

Avg. beds / baths 2.9 / 2.5

Price vs. living area

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

22 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.

$1.5M$1M$500K$0

Price vs. living area: 186 homes plotted, up to $1.5M and 6,000 ft².

0 ft²2,0004,0006,000 ft²

How long homes have been listed

Number of homes by days on market.

37 0–30 days

83 31–90

50 91–180

30 181–365

10 365+

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

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

145 ≤3 bd

39 4 bd

4 5 bd

0 6 bd

0 7 bd

0 8+ bd

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

427 Shoreline Dr W$1,014

802 W Main St$762

516 Twisted Oak Ln$758

1601 E Main St$751

1511 Canal Dr$750

1405 Canal Dr$690

404 30th St$640

All active listings

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Address	Beds	Baths	Living ft²	List price	$ / ft²	Days on market
427 Shoreline Dr WSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	5	7,483	$7,595,000	$1,014	37 days
7391 Ocean Hwy WSunset Beach, NC 28468	—	—	—	$2,418,800	—	123 days
516 Twisted Oak LnSunset Beach, NC 28468	3	3	2,583	$1,959,000	$758	26 days
104 Hickory StSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	3	2,274	$1,399,000	$615	12 days
1511 Canal DrSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	3	1,800	$1,350,000	$750	197 days
1601 E Main StSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	3	1,730	$1,299,900	$751	60 days
1405 Canal DrSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	3	1,883	$1,299,900	$690	913 days
1534 Riverside DrSunset Beach, NC 28468	—	—	—	$1,200,000	—	24 days
410 2nd StSunset Beach, NC 28468	5	4	2,433	$1,199,900	$493	57 days
1206 N Shore Dr WSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	2	1,887	$1,070,000	$567	205 days

Under contract homes

Pending and contingent sales

Homes under contract 64

Average list price $489,021

Avg. days on market 52 days

Avg. price per ft² $268 Based on 53 of 64 homes

Avg. living area 1,976 ft² Based on 53 of 64 homes

Avg. beds / baths 3.2 / 2.7

Price vs. living area

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

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

$3M$2M$1M$0

Price vs. living area: 53 homes plotted, up to $3M and 6,000 ft².

0 ft²2,0004,0006,000 ft²

Days on market before going under contract

Number of homes by days on market.

39 0–30 days

11 31–90

11 91–180

2 181–365

1 365+

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

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

41 ≤3 bd

11 4 bd

1 5 bd

0 6 bd

0 7 bd

0 8+ bd

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

1515 N Shore Dr$842

415 Sailfish St$669

512 Twisted Oak Ln$607

422 32nd St$537

1105 Sunridge Dr$321

638 Eastwood Park Rd$316

145 Clubhouse Rd$307

All under contract listings

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Address	Beds	Baths	Living ft²	List price	$ / ft²	Days on market
1515 N Shore DrSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	3	3,203	$2,700,000	$842	127 days
512 Twisted Oak LnSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	4	2,922	$1,775,000	$607	6 days
415 Sailfish StSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	2	1,665	$1,115,000	$669	176 days
512 Medcalf Dr SwSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	5	4,901	$749,999	$153	248 days
422 32nd StSunset Beach, NC 28468	3	2	1,396	$749,900	$537	9 days
7505 Donegal Cir Sw Unit 49Sunset Beach, NC 28468	3	4	2,756	$735,880	$267	0 days
7491 Haddington Pl Sw Unit 73Sunset Beach, NC 28468	3	4	2,756	$722,511	$262	0 days
7555 Wallace Pl Sw Unit 34Sunset Beach, NC 28468	3	4	2,756	$715,000	$259	0 days
503 Planters Ridge DrSunset Beach, NC 28468	3	3	2,626	$706,654	$269	0 days
1532 Riverside DrSunset Beach, NC 28468	—	—	—	$700,000	—	487 days

Sold homes

Closed in the last 6 months

Homes sold 264

Average sold price $506,470

Avg. days to sell 69 days

Sold vs. list price 97.3%

Avg. price per ft² $265

Avg. living area 1,890 ft²

Charts and listings below cover the 250 highest-priced of 264 homes.

Price vs. living area

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

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

$3M$2M$1M$0

Price vs. living area: 243 homes plotted, up to $3M and 6,000 ft².

0 ft²2,0004,0006,000 ft²

How long homes took to sell

Number of homes by days on market.

107 0–30 days

76 31–90

43 91–180

19 181–365

5 365+

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

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

188 ≤3 bd

48 4 bd

5 5 bd

2 6 bd

0 7 bd

0 8+ bd

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

502 Shoreline Dr E$830

1707 E Main St$801

105 E Main St$755

1416 Riverside Dr$750

1701 Canal Dr$743

427 6th St$700

423 Cobia St$683

Sold price vs. list price

How close homes sold to their asking price.

29% sold at or above asking

42 Under 95%

85 95–98%

50 98–100%

68 100–102%

5 Over 102%

Sold listings (250 of 264)

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Address	Beds	Baths	Living ft²	Sold price	Sold / list	$ / ft²	Days to sell
8840 Old Georgetown Rd SwSunset Beach, NC 28468	—	—	—	$3,095,000	100.0%	—	235 days
502 Shoreline Dr ESunset Beach, NC 28468	4	5	3,614	$3,000,000	93.8%	$830	9 days
404 Shoreline Dr ESunset Beach, NC 28468	6	6	5,524	$2,885,000	99.5%	$522	60 days
1008 N Shore Dr WSunset Beach, NC 28468	5	3	3,336	$1,850,000	100.0%	$554	0 days
1416 Riverside DrSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	3	2,314	$1,737,500	93.9%	$750	34 days
403 17th StSunset Beach, NC 28468	6	7	2,964	$1,660,900	100.1%	$560	191 days
1701 Canal DrSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	4	1,950	$1,450,000	90.6%	$743	96 days
402 17th StSunset Beach, NC 28468	5	4	2,326	$1,250,000	96.5%	$537	307 days
1707 E Main StSunset Beach, NC 28468	4	3	1,547	$1,240,000	96.5%	$801	62 days
715 Shoreline Dr WSunset Beach, NC 28468	5	4	4,416	$1,220,000	93.9%	$276	2 days

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