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Jeff Lesley
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Century 21 Vanguard
241 recent sales
$12K-$3.5M price range
$380K median price
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Echo East/Carriage Hills real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Echo East/Carriage Hills real estate market, updated for March 2026. *
The typical home value in Echo East-Carriage Hills is projected to be $350,250 for the month of March. February’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $353,500—up 4.66% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, city-level data pegged home values at $442,500 in Wilmington for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $435,000 in March.
Echo East-Carriage Hills had 17 new listings and 17 listings that went under contract in February, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 18—down 5.26% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in March.
The median listing price for homes in Echo East-Carriage Hills fell 6.63% from January to February, bringing the current median listing price to $298,800. Based on projected data for March, listing prices may continue to fall.
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 86 days, compared to 146 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 Echo East/Carriage Hills has to offer.
Echo East/Carriage Hills offers residents a welcoming, amenity-rich community with green spaces, convenient shopping, and a family-friendly, active lifestyle.
Echo East/Carriage Hills in Wilmington offers a practical blend of neighborhood comfort, everyday convenience, and easy access to major routes like College Road and Market Street. Primarily residential with established streets and mature trees, it appeals to those who value quick connections to work, schools, and services without sacrificing a quieter setting.
Residents are a short drive from parks and green space, including Empie Park with tennis courts, trails, and a dog park, and the cross-city Gary Shell Cross-City Trail for biking or running. Nearby shopping areas along Market Street provide groceries, pharmacies, and casual dining, while specialty shops and local eateries cluster toward Downtown Wilmington along the Riverwalk.
Families appreciate proximity to New Hanover County public schools, with district details available through New Hanover County Schools. Everyday errands are simplified by nearby medical offices and fitness centers, and Wrightsville Beach is an easy drive for weekend relaxation.
For homeowners considering a sale and buyers comparing Echo East/Carriage Hills to nearby areas like Winter Park or Kings Grant, local market knowledge is essential. A real estate agent who understands this pocket of Wilmington can explain pricing nuances, HOA expectations, and commute patterns, helping reduce stress and streamline decisions. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers with the right agent so each move in Echo East/Carriage Hills feels more manageable and less overwhelming.
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