May 2025: Pender County Residential Real Estate Market Update

🌾 May 2025 Pender County Housing Market Update: More Homes, Steady Prices, and Summer Opportunities ☀️🏡

Thinking about buying or selling a home in Pender County, NC? The May 2025 real estate update is in—and it's full of helpful insight for your next move.

Hello from the coast, Pender County homeowners, house hunters, and real estate enthusiasts! 🌊 Whether you're dreaming of a beach cottage in Surf City or an acre of space in Hampstead, May’s market data shows we’re in a season of transition—and opportunity.

Let’s break down the latest numbers from Cape Fear REALTORS® and see what they mean for you.

📊 May 2025 Real Estate Snapshot – Pender County

📌 Market Metric May 2025 Year-over-Year Change

Active Listings 508 🔺 +47.7%

New Listings 223 🔺 +34.3%

Pending Sales 163 🔺 +14%

Closed Sales 147 🔻 -12%

Median Sales Price $430,000 ➡️ No Change

Avg. Days on Market (DOM) 59 🔻 -1.7%

Month’s Supply of Inventory 3.46 🔺 +68%

🔍 What Does This Mean for Buyers and Sellers?

🛍️ Buyers: It’s Your Time to Browse

With active listings up nearly 50% and a 3.46-month supply of homes, there's more to choose from than we've seen in years. 🎯 Even better? Prices have held steady at a median of $430,000. That means more options without a price surge.

If you're Googling Pender County homes for sale or affordable homes near Wilmington NC, now's a great time to explore your options.

💰 Sellers: You Still Hold Power—If You Price Smart

Yes, inventory is growing—but so is buyer interest. Pending sales are up 14%, and homes are selling a tad faster than last year, with an average of just 59 days on market.

🏷️ The key? Strategic pricing and polished presentation. With more homes to compare, today’s buyers are picky—make sure your listing stands out.

🤔 Why the Drop in Closed Sales?

Closed sales dipped by nearly 12%, but that doesn’t mean demand is drying up. It’s more likely a reflection of longer financing timelines or seasonal delays, especially with more buyers taking time to weigh their growing choices.

📅 Expect a potential uptick in closings heading into June and July.

📈 Long-Term Trends: Stable and Strong

Looking at the 5-year trend, home values in Pender have more than held their ground. This year’s flat pricing isn’t a dip—it’s a healthy market correction after explosive growth in previous years. 📊

✅ Final Takeaway: Balanced, Busy, and Brimming with Possibility

May 2025 marks a shift toward balance in the Pender County housing market. Buyers gain more flexibility, while sellers can still succeed with the right game plan. Whether you're upsizing, downsizing, or relocating, now is the time to connect with a pro.

🔑 Ready to make your move in Pender County?

📞 Let’s talk strategy. Whether you’re buying your dream home or prepping to sell, local expertise makes all the difference.

📍 Powered by Cape Fear REALTORS® – your trusted voice in the Wilmington MSA housing market.

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A reliable source for real estate market data provided by Cape Fear REALTORS®, compiled from NCRMLS.