“Jeff as always. Thank you and your team”
Century 21 Vanguard
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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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Northside real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Northside real estate market, updated for March 2026. *
The typical home value in Northside is projected to be $370,000 for the month of March. February’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $380,000—up 10.14% 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.
Northside had 29 new listings and 19 listings that went under contract in February, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 35—down 16.67% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in March.
The median listing price for homes in Northside grew 0.25% from January to February, bringing the current median listing price to $400,000. 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 81 days, compared to 134 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 Northside has to offer.
Northside offers residents a vibrant, connected community with easy access to parks, local shops, and thoughtful, walkable amenities that support everyday life.
Northside in Wilmington sits just north of the historic downtown core, offering quick access to the Cape Fear Riverfront and major routes like Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and I-140. Residents appreciate how easy it is to reach the Downtown Riverwalk, Port City Marina, and the shops and restaurants along North 4th Street without sacrificing day‑to‑day practicality.
Everyday needs are close at hand. Local schools such as D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and Snipes Academy of Art and Design anchor the community, while nearby Northside Food Co-op planning efforts highlight growing access to fresh groceries. For green space, residents head to Portia Hines Park or stroll toward Riverfront Park for concerts and open-air events overlooking the water.
Cultural and recreational amenities are easy to reach. The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, Cape Fear Museum, and the Burgwin-Wright House broaden options for history and the arts, while downtown cafés and brewpubs provide quick spots to meet friends after work.
Housing in Northside ranges from historic cottages to newer infill construction, so prices and property types can vary block by block. A local agent who knows Northside, greater Wilmington, and nearby New Hanover County can help you compare streets, school zones, and commute patterns, reducing stress for both buyers and sellers. Agent Pronto connects you with that kind of neighborhood expertise so your move in or out of Northside feels straightforward and well guided.
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