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Wanchese real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Wanchese real estate market. *

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Wanchese

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Wanchese Q4 '21 Q4 '22 Q4 '23 Q4 '24 Q4 '25 Q3 '26 Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $825K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $225K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $296K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $303K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $500K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $326K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $300K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $240K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $415K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $350K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $589K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $418K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $353K Median sale price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $375K Median sale price in Jul 2026 - Sep 2026: $530K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $615K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $215K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $357K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $423K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $250K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $325K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $315K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $180K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $435K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $799K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $350K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $407K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $387K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $389K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $375K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $550K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $825K Median list price $615K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $225K Median list price $215K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $296K Median list price $357K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $303K Median list price $423K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $500K Median list price $250K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $326K Median list price $325K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $300K Median list price $315K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $240K Median list price $180K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $415K Median list price $435K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price Unknown Median list price $799K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $350K Median list price $350K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price Unknown Median list price Unknown Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price Unknown Median list price Unknown Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $589K Median list price $407K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $418K Median list price $387K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $353K Median list price $389K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price Unknown Median list price $375K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price Unknown Median list price $550K Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 Median sale price $375K Median list price Unknown Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 Median sale price $530K Median list price Unknown
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* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Q2 2026).

Year over year, Wanchese home values in this rolling three-month snapshot have climbed sharply, with the typical home value up nearly 50 percent. At the same time, the number of homes sold has been cut roughly in half, and active listings are down more than 70 percent from a year ago. This combination points to rising prices in a much thinner market.

In the most recent rolling three-month period ending in September 2026, the typical home value in Wanchese sits around $530,000, with homes selling for about 96 percent of their list price on average. Only one home sold and just one listing was active, highlighting how limited the options are for buyers right now.

Conditions have also shifted on the timing front, with the median days on market jumping to 191 days, up significantly compared with last year, even as months of supply data is not currently available. No recent sales closed above the asking price, suggesting buyers may have some room to negotiate despite the low inventory and overall seller’s market designation. With these mixed signals of higher prices, very few listings, and slower sales, both buyers and sellers in Wanchese can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding an experienced local real estate agent to guide their decisions.



Learn more about what Wanchese has to offer.

Wanchese offers residents a close-knit coastal community with access to working waterfronts, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming, small-town quality of life.

Wanchese stands apart from nearby Manteo and Nags Head with its working waterfront identity and tight fishing village roots. Here, daily life still revolves around the harbor, boat yards, and seafood industry, giving the community a grounded, authentic character that attracts residents who value tradition as much as access to the Outer Banks.

Local life centers on the marina and family businesses, from seafood operations to charter boats. The village streets are quiet, yet you are only a short drive from the beaches of Cape Hatteras National Seashore and cultural attractions like The Lost Colony outdoor drama. Families appreciate the connection to Dare County Schools and easy access to services in Dare County. For fresh local seafood and a sense of community, spots like O'Neal's Sea Harvest are neighborhood favorites.

Housing options range from modest cottages and long‑held family homes to properties that cater to boat owners who want deep water access. Inventory can be limited and turnover is often driven by life changes rather than speculation, which makes timing and preparation especially important.

Whether you are planning to sell a multi‑generation home or hoping to buy into Wanchese before the right dockside property is gone, the key is connecting early with a local expert who knows the rhythms of this village market. Agent Pronto can help both buyers and sellers find the right real estate agent to navigate those decisions with confidence.

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“Kasey was great! She gave informed and truthful opinions on properties, locations, prices, etc. based on her extensive local knowledge. Her connections were invaluable when it came time for inspections and estimates. She was always very responsive to texts, emails, and phone calls. She helped us keep a positive attitude even when it seemed we wouldn't find anything we wanted. Kasey went well above and beyond the standard for realtors (between the two of us we have bought and sold nine houses). We could not recommend her higher, and we would absolutely use her again.”

hf8200 ·

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Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty
“We simply cannot recommend Ann Taylor Lusk highly enough.? Working with her was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! Ann's incredible knowledge and insight of the local OBX market and strategic pricing helped us get our home under contract very quickly, and for a price we were very happy with. She truly went above and beyond to ensure our house was ready for the market, providing invaluable advice on staging and preparation. Ann was always available to answer our endless questions and kept us informed every step of the way. She is proactive, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to her clients. Nowadays, it's quite rare to find this level of dedication, and we were~and always will be~ so grateful for her unwavering professionalism and genuine partnership. ~Kenny & Lisa Sharp”

Lisa Sharp ·

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Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty
“As a first-time homebuyer, working with Catherine was an amazing experience from start to finish. She was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and always took the time to explain each step of the process in a way that made everything feel manageable and stress-free. Catherine was always responsive, professional, and truly had our best interests at heart. She made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel exciting and smooth. We couldn't have asked for a better person to guide us through our first home purchase and would highly recommend her to anyone-especially first-time buyers.”

Catherine Melendez M. · Chesapeake, VA

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Berkshire Hathaway BHHS RW Towne Realty
“It was a short sale with a lot going on, and she was able to weather the storm She helped me buy my house and I wasn’t even in the state! Amazing work done by Lee.”

Carin Wagner ·

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World Class Realty
“We happily recommend Tammy! Because we live out of state, we didn’t know where to start when we made the decision to sell our inherited Nags Head condo. Fortunately, we found Tammy online and she guided us through the entire process. The condo needed some cosmetic updates and she put us in contact with a friendly, skilled handyman who had the condo ready in no time and at a reasonable cost. Tammy then staged it for us and had a professional photographer come in. The place looked amazing! The listing was only on the market for four days before we had numerous offers and a signed contract. Thank you Tammy, for guiding us through a difficult situation and making the entire process manageable, even from a distance!”

schoon jen ·

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Keller Williams Outer Banks Realty
“Adam and his team are exceptional! Adam is a great listener and truly understands the OBX market. He helped navigate the very competitive OBX market to negotiate a great oceanfront home. From the analysis of the property, the property management companies in the area, contactors/vendors, insurance agent/mortgage brokers, all of Adam's contacts were excellent and made the process of purchasing a home remotely in the OBX as smooth as possible. Look no further, Adam and his team are phenomenal! As someone who has purchased and sold several homes, I highly recommend Adam without any reservation!”

platinum4 ·

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Keller Williams The Myatt Group
“Real estate on Hatteras Island can be confusing because of all the regulatory bodies involved. I very much appreciated Sylvia’s knowledge and communication as we worked through the process to purchase raw land. If you’re looking to buy or sell on the island, I recommend Sylvia with no hesitation.”

juliaeverheart ·

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Colony Realty
“Elizabeth was everything you need and want in a real estate agent when selling your home. She was thorough, attentive, responsive and respectful of our home. Every detail was explained thoroughly from listing to offers, and although I'm sure she had other clients, she was always available to us whenever we reached out to her with a question or a concern. We had multiple showings, she always followed up with the showing agents, and gave us honest feedback. Our home sold within two weeks of listing!”

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Keller Williams Realty
“We have enjoyed working with the Siers team over the years since we first moved to the OBX. We used Stacy amd Mike to purchase 2 houses and a lot while we were there. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in the OBX.”

jgordon725 ·

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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Howard Hanna Outer Banks Realty
“Rachel is on top of everything during the whole process of buying my home was always available to answer any questions or find out the answer. Would use Rachel again”

poppop50x3 ·

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Local Realty, LLC
“Maggie is amazing!! She went above and beyond to help us with our house buying journey. In this crazy housing market where I am sure she has so much going on, she made us feel like her top priority and was always available to chat and assist! As first time home buyers, we were completely new to the process and she explained it all so well and made us feel at ease. We would highly recommend Maggie!! She is so great and we will definitely use her again!!”

ashred0618 ·

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Lime Rock Realty
“Jessica always went above and beyond in her professionalism. Her attention to detail was amazing and she truly listened to us. We never felt rushed and she always had a great selection of homes lined up for us to see when we came down. She worked harder than any other real estate agent we have ever dealt with to help us find our forever home. Jessica is extremely knowledgeable and laser focused on the most current market conditions. She’s honest, dependable and tremendously driven to provide her clients with the best real estate experience and customer service possible. I would highly recommend Jessica Arnett for any type of real estate needs you may have in the OBX area.”

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Luxury Realty Outer Banks
“Norma James was a very professional and knowledgeable agent. She assisted us in every way possible to sell our home. She provided guidance to help us prepare the home and walked with us through the whole process, especially during the trying times. She is a fantastic agent to work with and I would highly recommend her to anyone wishing to buy or sell a house in Elizabeth City, NC.”

bwcarr0ll ·

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Taylor Mueller Realty, Inc.
“Jeremy is the ultimate professional. He is attentive, responsive, ethical and most importantly honest. He truly has his clients best interest at heart and does not hesitate to do the right thing even if it means he has to personally sacrifice something. To say that it was a pleasure working with him is an understatement. If you are looking for someone that will give you 110% he’s your man. We will not hesitate to recommend him or work with him again.”

dianedrennan ·

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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Howard Hanna Real Estate
“Alan Creech was the Realtor for my first home purchase. I looked at houses with other Realtors who had good reviews, but Alan helped me find my house the first day! Alan was very helpful throughout the entire home purchase process. He continues to stay in contact and answer any questions I may have long after the sale of my home. The one thing that sets Alan apart from other Realtors I've met is that he will tell you "I don't know" or "I'm not sure" immediately followed by "I will find out and get back to you" He will find out what he can and get back to you every time. When you are purchasing Real Estate or just looking the only thing better than a professional to answer your questions is to have a Realtor like Alan who has built a team of professionals around him who he will go to if you need something outside of what Alan already knows. (Which is a LOT) When I purchase my next property (my first investment property) he will be the only Realtor I use. In short Alan is extremely helpful, honest and resourceful.”

ryan.garrott ·

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Outer Banks Realty Group
“When my wife and I started to search for a weekend get away Matt provide the service we were looking for. Since we were about 2 hrs away being able to come down on a Saturday and look at multiple listings within our price range was invaluable. I highly recommend Matt.”

mwm71370 ·

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OBX Realty Group

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