1. Agent Pronto
  2. North Carolina
  3. Wilmington
  4. Jeff Lesley

Jeff Lesley

Century 21 Vanguard
4.8 (357 reviews)

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
With over 13 years of dedicated service in the real estate industry, Jeff Lesley stands out as a seasoned professional specializing in residential, luxury homes, and commercial real estate markets. Jeff has successfully closed over 1,100 transactions and achieved over $250 million in sales volume, showcasing his extensive experience and deep understanding of the market. Jeff's deep roots in the Wilmington area, where he has lived for over 16 years, combined with his academic background—a Master's in Business Administration from UNCW—provides him with a unique perspective on the local real estate landscape. Jeff's accolades are a testament to his relentless dedication. He has been the #1 individual sales agent in the Cape Fear region by units from 2015 to 2020 and currently ranks as the #2 Century 21 Agent in all of North Carolina based on sales volume. If you are interested in buying or selling, or if you want to know the value of your home in today's market, give Jeff a call today.
Highlights *
243
Recent sales
$12K-$5.45M
Price range
$423K
Median price
15
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
317 S Fourth Ave #B
Kure Beach, NC 28449
6/30/2026 $845,000 Seller
317 Fourth Ave S #A
Kure Beach, NC 28449
6/25/2026 $828,000 Seller
3359 Portside Dr SW
Supply, NC 28462
6/22/2026 $680,000 Seller
5107 Creswell Dr
Leland, NC 28451
6/17/2026 $940,000 Seller
1128 Greenwood Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
6/16/2026 $450,000 Seller

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
180
Total Value
$90,831,500
Median Sale Price
$422,500
Price Range
$12K - $1.83M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
67
Total Value
$46,579,467
Median Sale Price
$427,500
Price Range
$55K - $5.45M

Sales Volume Timeline

Jeff Lesley’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q3 ’23 Q3 2023: $7.9M Q4 ’23 Q4 2023: $5.4M Q1 ’24 Q1 2024: $5.5M Q2 ’24 Q2 2024: $14M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024: $17M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024: $9.5M Q1 ’25 Q1 2025: $3.3M Q2 ’25 Q2 2025: $9.8M Q3 ’25 Q3 2025: $14M Q4 ’25 Q4 2025: $13M Q1 ’26 Q1 2026: $18M Q2 ’26 Q2 2026: $20M Q3 ’26 Q3 2026: $0 Q3 2023 Total Sales $7.9M Q4 2023 Total Sales $5.4M Q1 2024 Total Sales $5.5M Q2 2024 Total Sales $14M Q3 2024 Total Sales $17M Q4 2024 Total Sales $9.5M Q1 2025 Total Sales $3.3M Q2 2025 Total Sales $9.8M Q3 2025 Total Sales $14M Q4 2025 Total Sales $13M Q1 2026 Total Sales $18M Q2 2026 Total Sales $20M Q3 2026 (Jul 1-Jul 22) Total Sales $0

Ratings & Reviews
4.8 (357)

Kirk Hudgins
Kure Beach, NC - Jul 7, 2026

For a new construction project that had some important steps to work through, Jeff had the knowledge and experience to get the job over the line and on time. I would absolutely recommend working with Jeff on any real estate sales needs and will be using him and his team again

Verified by RealSatisfied

Tom Vascik
Wilmington, NC - Jul 4, 2026

Easily accessible when we had questions. Great local knowledge which was helpful as we live out of town. Did a great job mediating between us and the seller

Verified by RealSatisfied

Louis Peay
Wilmington, NC - Jun 30, 2026

Verified by RealSatisfied

Catherine Parello
Leland, NC - Jun 23, 2026

Selecting the right agent or broker is everything in selling your home and there is no one that approaches this job more seriously or professionally than Jeff. I knew when I first met with him that he knew this market well and had the right approach to sell my home quickly and for the right price. Jeff and his team walked me through the process from start to finish. One of the best in the business. I highly recommend!

Verified by RealSatisfied

Joan and Tim Fitzpatrick
Wilmington, NC - Jun 17, 2026

Jeff and his entire team were a pleasure to work with. They made the entire sales transaction seamless which is very unusual. We would recommend Jeff in a heartbeat.

Verified by RealSatisfied

Professional Info

Brokerage

Century 21 Vanguard
220 Avondale Ave 103
Wilmington, NC 28403

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
NC 271524

Awards

  • Century 21 Grand Centurion Award - 2022, 2020
  • Century 21 Double Centurion Award - (past 9 years)

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Foreclosures & Short sales
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Recreation & Vacation
  • Relocation

Designations

  • CRE®
  • CRS

Hobbies

  • Cars & Automobiles
  • Community Activities
  • Entertaining
  • Family
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Travel

Education

University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Master’s Degree, Business Administration
2008 - 2010

Top Cities *

Wilmington

  • 98 sales past 3 years
  • 60 days on market
  • $380K median price

Leland

  • 29 sales past 3 years
  • 85 days on market
  • $380K median price

Carolina Beach

  • 12 sales past 3 years
  • 77 days on market
  • $518K median price

Service Areas (64 cities)

Aberdeen, NC Bald Head Island, NC Bayshore, NC Belville, NC Blue Clay Farms, NC Boiling Spring Lakes, NC Bolivia, NC Bolton, NC Brunswick, NC Burgaw, NC Calabash, NC Cape Fear, NC Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Shores, NC Castle Hayne, NC Caswell Beach, NC Currie, NC Delco, NC Emerald Isle, NC Hallsboro, NC Hampstead, NC Hightsville, NC Holden Beach, NC Holly Ridge, NC Kings Grant, NC Kure Beach, NC Lake Waccamaw, NC Leland, NC Long Creek, NC Masonboro, NC Murraysville, NC Myrtle Grove, NC Navassa, NC North Topsail Beach, NC Northchase, NC Northwest, NC Oak Island, NC Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ogden, NC Porters Neck, NC Rocky Point, NC Sandy Creek, NC Sea Breeze, NC Shallotte, NC Silver Lake, NC Skippers Corner, NC Sneads Ferry, NC Southport, NC St. Helena, NC St. James, NC Sunset Beach, NC Supply, NC Surf City, NC Topsail Beach, NC Union, NC Varnamtown, NC Wallace, NC Watha, NC Whiteville, NC Willard, NC Wilmington, NC Winnabow, NC Wrightsboro, NC Wrightsville Beach, NC

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.