April 2025: Pender County Residential Real Estate Market Update
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🌸 April 2025 Pender County Housing Market Update: Spring Surge or Stabilization? 🏡
The spring real estate season is blooming—and so is Pender County! Here's what April 2025 tells us about the market trends and what buyers, sellers, and investors need to know.
Hey there, Pender County homeowners, house hunters, and future coastal dwellers! 🏖️ As flowers bloom and beach days return, so does the energy in the real estate market. 🌞 Let’s unpack the latest data from Cape Fear REALTORS® to see where things stand this April.
🏠 Metric | 📈 April 2025 | 🔄 YoY Change |
Active Listings | 442 | 🔺 +23.8% |
New Listings | 215 | 🔺 +21.5% |
Pending Sales | 158 | 🔺 +3.3% |
Closed Sales | 130 | 🔻 -1.5% |
Median Sales Price | $465,000 | 🔺 +10.7% |
Avg. Days on Market | 78 | 🔺 +6.9% |
Inventory Supply | 3.40 months | 🔺 +25.9% |
🌟 What This Means for Buyers & Sellers
🛍️ For Buyers: Opportunity is Knocking
The inventory is growing, which means more choices for you. With 442 active listings, the market is becoming a little less competitive. If you’ve been house hunting, April is the time to pounce—before summer demand drives prices higher!
👉 Searching for homes for sale in Pender County? You’ll find more options this spring than in months past!
💰 For Sellers: Values Are Up!
Even with more homes on the market, prices continue to rise. The median sales price hit $465,000, a solid 10.7% increase from last year. That’s good news if you’re thinking of cashing in or upsizing.
🎯 Bonus: Homes are taking slightly longer to sell (78 days on average), but buyers are still active and making offers—just with more inventory to compare.
🔍 Behind the Numbers
🔻 Closed Sales Dropped slightly from last year, down 1.5%—a small dip likely tied to earlier market slowdowns.
🔺 Pending Sales Are Up, indicating that buyer confidence is improving and more deals are getting under contract.
📈 Month’s Supply of Inventory rose to 3.4 months, pointing toward a healthier, more balanced market overall.
📆 5-Year Snapshot: Steady Climb 🚀
The five-year chart tells a clear story: home values in Pender County have consistently increased, even through national market volatility. This region remains a smart, stable place to invest in real estate.
✅ Final Word: Pender’s Market = Poised & Primed
📍 Whether you’re buying a beach escape, selling your starter home, or watching the market with investor goggles, April’s numbers say: Pender County real estate is healthy, active, and full of promise.
🔑 Ready to Make Your Move?
🏡 Partner with a local pro who knows Pender County inside and out.
This market is evolving—make sure you have the right guide on your journey.
📞 Info from Cape Fear REALTORS® – your trusted voice of real estate in the Wilmington MSA
A reliable source for real estate market data provided by Cape Fear REALTORS®, compiled from NCRMLS.
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