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Jeff Lesley

Century 21 Vanguard
4.8 (360 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 *
244
Recent sales
$12K-$5.45M
Price range
$410K
Median price
15
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
2009 Adams St
Wilmington, NC 28401
8/10/2026 $675,000 Seller
4209 Hoggard Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403
7/30/2026 $399,000 Seller
108 Lake Park Blvd S #101
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
7/28/2026 $290,000 Seller
1851 Harbours Edge Ln SW
Supply, NC 28462
7/20/2026 $590,000 Buyer
317 S Fourth Ave #B
Kure Beach, NC 28449
6/30/2026 $845,000 Seller

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
182
Total Value
$91,720,600
Median Sale Price
$422,500
Price Range
$12K - $1.83M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
64
Total Value
$45,630,467
Median Sale Price
$470,000
Price Range
$93K - $5.45M

Sales Volume Timeline

Jeff Lesley’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q3 ’23 Q3 2023: $5.9M 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: $2M Q3 2023 Total Sales $5.9M 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-Aug 12) Total Sales $2M

Ratings & Reviews
4.8 (360)

Lois Reeve
Carolina Beach, NC - Aug 1, 2026

Jeff Lesley and his team provided service beyond my expectations. I had to have new flooring installed in my unit.
Since I live out of town, he selected samples of flooring and emailed them to me to make a select. He recommended an attorney for me to use and a handyman to install my flooring. In addition, his team returned equipment and picked up keys for me. Therefore, I didn't have to make a 2 1/2 hour drive to the beach.
Jeff and his team are very professional. I couldn't have picked a better agent.
I highly recommend Jeff.

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Kirk Hudgins
Kure Beach, NC - Jul 31, 2026

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Jennifer
Wilmington, NC - Jul 28, 2026

Jeff Lesley and his team were absolutely outstanding during our Wilmington listing and closing! Their energy, professionalism, and seamless communication kept everything moving effortlessly from start to finish. Jeff’s leadership, paired with the team’s responsiveness and expertise, made the entire experience smooth, stress‑free, and genuinely exciting. We felt supported every step of the way, and their dedication truly set them apart. We’re incredibly grateful for all they did — Jeff and his team are exceptional, and we highly recommend them!

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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

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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

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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

  • 99 sales past 3 years
  • 59 days on market
  • $385K 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
  • $435K 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.