June 2025: New Hanover County Residential Real Estate Market Update
- ABetterSam
- Jul 11
- 2 min read
🌴 New Hanover County Real Estate Update – June 2025: Summer Surge in Sales & Strategy ☀️🏡
Wilmington-area real estate is heating up—literally and figuratively. Whether you're hunting for a home or prepping to list, the latest market data shows strong momentum with some surprising twists!
Hey there, New Hanover homeowners and future locals! 😎 June just wrapped up, and the market didn’t just warm up—it sizzled. 🔥 With a big jump in closings and strong buyer activity, the June 2025 housing update from Cape Fear REALTORS® gives us plenty to talk about. Let’s dive in!
📊 June 2025 Snapshot – New Hanover County Housing Market
🔎 What's Really Happening?
📦 Inventory Is Holding Steady—But Listings Are Down
We’re seeing a 25% increase in active listings, but new listings dropped 12% from last year. That means more homes are sticking around, and sellers aren’t flooding the market with new inventory. This gives buyers a solid pool to choose from—without overwhelming competition (yet).
Pending & Closed Sales Exploded
📈 Pending sales jumped 24%, and closed sales soared nearly 40%—those are serious numbers. This surge reflects the spring buying season peaking, with buyers locking in deals ahead of the back-to-school rush.
🕒 Bonus: The average home is sitting just 54 days on the market, up from last year but still moving quickly enough that you’ll need to stay nimble.
Prices Are Holding—But Not Spiking
💸 The median sales price sits at $463,750, a modest 0.8% increase year-over-year. That’s good news for buyers, who aren’t seeing dramatic jumps, and reassuring for sellers, who can still count on stable equity.
💥 📈 5-Year Trend: Growth, Stability & Coastal Demand
Even through economic shifts, New Hanover’s real estate market remains a consistent performer. Prices have grown steadily over the past five years, and the region continues to attract buyers for its lifestyle, location, and long-term value. 🌊
🧠 Key Takeaways: New Hanover’s Market Is Balanced and Active
📦 More homes available, but fewer new listings = less pressure on buyers.
💼 Sales are booming, especially closings.
💰 Prices are stable, with no signs of a bubble.
📍 Location remains everything—homes in walkable, coastal, or renovated areas are going fast!
Ready to make your move in New Hanover County?
🔑 Whether you’re buying your dream home in Wilmington or selling a condo near Wrightsville Beach, having a local expert who knows this market inside and out is your key to success.
📍 Powered by Cape Fear REALTORS® – the trusted voice of real estate in New Hanover County and the greater Wilmington MSA.
A reliable source for real estate market data provided by Cape Fear REALTORS®, compiled from NCRMLS.
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