$320,000
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,568 sqft
425 Capeside Dr
New Hanover County, NC Housing Market
$445,851
0.7% 1-yrThe average New Hanover County, NC home value is $445,851, up 0.7% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 30 days. (Updated on )
What is the Zillow Home Values Index?
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), built from the ground up by measuring monthly changes in property level Zestimates, captures both the level and home values across a wide variety of geographies and housing types.
New Hanover County Key Takeaways
Typical Home Values: $445,851
1-Year Value Change: +0.7%
(Data through September 30, 2026)
New Hanover County Housing Market Overview
1-Year Market Forecast: --
For Sale Inventory: 1,473 ()
New Listings: 389 ()
Median Sale to List Ratio: 0.983 ()
Median Sale Price: $466,000 ()
Median List Price: $491,133 ()
Percent of Sales Over List Price: 15.8% ()
Percent of Sales Under List Price: 69.4% ()
Median Days to Pending: 30 ()
(Metric availability is based on market coverage and data, housing data available for download in the Housing Data page)
How does this data help me?
Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.
Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.
Cities in New Hanover County
- NameMedian ZHVI
- Wilmington$416,464
- Wrightsville Beach$1,770,564
- Belville$331,563
- Carolina Beach$604,565
- Winnabow$333,061
- Navassa$285,868
- Castle Hayne$364,171
- Leland$382,634
- Kure Beach$751,062
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New Hanover County Rental Market Trends
Average Rent: $1,719 ()
National Average Rent: $1,932 ()
Month-Over-Month Change: 0.3% ()
Year-Over-Year Change: 4.4% ()
How does this data help me?
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are current home values in New Hanover County, NC?
The median home value in New Hanover County, NC is $445,851 as of September 2026. This represents a 0.2% increase compared to last month and a 0.7% increase year-over-year.
How do home values in New Hanover County, NC compare to North Carolina and the national average?
The median home value in New Hanover County, NC ($445,851) compares to North Carolina ($332,159) and the U.S. national median ($366,157).
What are the top cities in New Hanover County, NC by home value?
The cities with the highest median home values in New Hanover County, NC include: Wrightsville Beach ($1,770,564), Kure Beach ($751,062), Carolina Beach ($604,565), Wilmington ($416,464), Castle Hayne ($364,171). These cities represent the most expensive areas within the county.
