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Oak Island real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Oak Island real estate market, updated for March 2026. *
The typical home value in Oak Island is projected to be $672,250 for the month of March. February’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the city to be $690,000—up 12.2% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, county-level data pegged home values at $386,000 in Brunswick County for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $386,750 in March.
Oak Island had 69 new listings and 52 listings that went under contract in February, increasing the area’s total available inventory to 252—up 10.53% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further increased in March.
Of those 252 active listings, 14.29% reduced their price in the month of February. The median listing price for homes in Oak Island grew 14.16% from January to February, bringing the current median listing price to $770,000. Based on projected data for March, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In February 2026, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 153 days, compared to 205 days in February 2025. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be decreasing. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this March.
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Learn more about what Oak Island has to offer.
Oak Island offers residents a welcoming coastal community with beautiful beaches, generous outdoor recreation, parks and trails, and a friendly small-town atmosphere.
Oak Island offers a relaxed, residential coastal experience that feels more lived‑in than nearby vacation hotspots like Wilmington or Carolina Beach. Here, year‑round neighbors, second‑home owners, and visitors share the same wide beaches and quiet side streets, creating a community that values both privacy and connection.
Daily life often revolves around the water. Families gather at Middleton Park for concerts and sports, anglers head to the Oak Island Pier, and boaters explore the Intracoastal from local marinas. The Oak Island Golf Club and nearby Southport add more options for dining, shopping, and weekend outings. Locals appreciate practical amenities too, from the Barbee Library to neighborhood restaurants that stay open after the summer crowds thin.
Housing here spans classic cottages, elevated canal homes, and newer construction, whether closer to Boiling Spring Lakes or just steps from the sand. Because demand tracks both lifestyle trends and seasonal interest, timing your move is critical. Inventory, flood mapping, and rental potential can all influence value and competition.
Whether you already call Oak Island home or hope to, connecting early with the right local expert helps you prepare, price, and negotiate with confidence. Agent Pronto can match both buyers and sellers with an agent who understands this coastal market and its timing.
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Century 21 Barefoot Realty
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Century 21 Champion
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Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty
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Live Oak Real Estate
“Ms. Dysinger has spent a great deal of time during the last 6 months on the phone and or texting me to keep me informed as to the sale of my property in Scotland County, NC. She has maintained a professional attitude that I find lacking today in America. I would have no hesitation in contacting her should I have need of buying or selling property in North Carolina!”
RE/MAX Choice
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Grow Local Realty
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BlueCoast Realty Corporation
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