🏡 August 2025 Pender County Housing Market Update: More Homes, Rising Contracts & Balanced Opportunities 🌊📊
- ABetterSam
- Sep 11
- 2 min read
Pender County’s summer market shows strong buyer activity, higher inventory, and a slight shift in sales pace. Here’s what you need to know!
Hi friends and future neighbors in Pender County! 👋 Whether you’re daydreaming about a Surf City beach retreat, a Hampstead golf course home, or a peaceful property in Burgaw, the August 2025 market update from Cape Fear REALTORS® offers important insights for buyers, sellers, and investors alike.
📊 Pender County Market Snapshot – August 2025
Metric | August 2025 | YoY Change |
Active Listings | 552 | 🔺 +50.8% |
New Listings | 168 | 🔺 +9.8% |
Pending Sales | 154 | 🔺 +52.5% |
Closed Sales | 141 | 🔻 -18.5% |
Median Sales Price | $446,040 | 🔺 +3.1% |
Avg. Days on Market (DOM) | 63 | 🔺 +40.0% |
Month’s Supply of Inventory | 3.91 | 🔺 +84.4% |
🛍️ Buyers: More Options, More Time
With 552 active listings (up more than 50% from last year) and nearly 4 months of supply, buyers have more choices than ever. And with homes averaging 63 days on the market, you’ll have a little more breathing room to make smart decisions.
💼 Sellers: Strong Demand, But Competition is Fierce
Pending sales skyrocketed 52%, showing buyers are out there making offers. However, closed sales dropped nearly 19%, which suggests that while deals are happening, transactions may take longer to finalize.
✅ Pro Tip: With more listings hitting the market, sellers should price strategically and highlight unique features (hello screened porch, backyard oasis, or beach proximity!) to stand out.
💰 Prices Hold Steady with Modest Growth
The median sales price in Pender County rose to $446,040, a 3% increase from last year. That’s steady, sustainable growth—good news for both buyers and sellers.
📈 Long-Term Trend: Growth with Balance
Looking at the five-year trends, Pender County continues to shine with strong appreciation and healthy demand. More inventory suggests a balancing market, which is welcome after years of tight supply.
✅ Final Take: A Market with Opportunity for All
August 2025 shows a balanced, active market in Pender County. Buyers benefit from more homes and more time, while sellers can still take advantage of strong demand and steady prices.
📍 Ready to Make Your Move in Pender County?
Whether you’re buying your dream home or listing your current property, having a local real estate expert makes all the difference.
📲 Powered by Cape Fear REALTORS® – your trusted voice for Wilmington-area and Pender County real estate.
A reliable source for real estate market data provided by Cape Fear REALTORS®, compiled from NCRMLS.
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