🏝️ August 2025 Brunswick County Real Estate Update: More Listings, Higher Prices & Solid Summer Sales ☀️📊
- ABetterSam
- Sep 11
- 2 min read
Brunswick County Real Estate Market Update – August 2025 🏡🌴📈
Brunswick County’s summer housing market is strong, with new listings on the rise, steady sales, and prices inching upward.
Hey there, Brunswick County homeowners, buyers, and beach lovers! 🌊 Whether you’re looking to snag a home near Oak Island, Southport, or Shallotte, or thinking about listing your property, the August 2025 market update from Cape Fear REALTORS® offers some exciting insights. Let’s dig in!
Metric | August 2025 | YoY Change |
Active Listings | 2,500 | 🔺 +24.3% |
New Listings | 821 | 🔺 +23.3% |
Pending Sales | 596 | 🔺 +21.9% |
Closed Sales | 618 | 🔺 +14.7% |
Median Sales Price | $393,451 | 🔺 +2.4% |
Avg. Days on Market (DOM) | 79 | 🔺 +14.5% |
Month’s Supply of Inventory | 4.05 | 🔺 +8.6% |
🏡 Buyers: More Homes, More Choices
Inventory climbed to 2,500 active listings, up 24% from last year, with 821 new listings in August alone. That means more opportunities to find the perfect home—whether you want a waterfront condo or a family-friendly neighborhood.
💼 Sellers: Prices Are Rising, but Buyers Have Options
The median sales price increased to $393,451, up 2.4% from last year. That’s steady appreciation, but with more homes on the market, buyers are taking a little longer to decide. Homes now average 79 days on market—a reminder that presentation and pricing are critical.
✅ Pro Tip: Stage your home, highlight its coastal lifestyle appeal, and price it strategically to compete.
📈 Sales Activity Is Strong
Pending sales jumped nearly 22%, and closed sales rose almost 15% compared to last year. That’s a clear sign that buyers are motivated and deals are getting done, even with a slight slowdown in decision-making.
📅 Long-Term Outlook: Coastal Confidence 🌊
Looking at five-year trends, Brunswick County continues to show strong growth in both prices and sales volume. This area remains one of the most desirable coastal markets in North Carolina—perfect for retirees, vacationers, and investors.
✅ Final Take: A Balanced, Busy Market
August 2025 shows Brunswick County real estate is active and healthy—with more inventory for buyers and rising values for sellers. The key to success? Strategic timing and expert guidance.
📍 Ready to Make Your Move in Brunswick County?
Whether you’re buying your first coastal home or selling your current property, partnering with a local real estate expert will help you take full advantage of today’s market.
📲 Powered by Cape Fear REALTORS® – your trusted voice for Brunswick County and Wilmington-area real estate.