August 2026 | Brunswick County Real Estate Market Update šÆ
Brunswick County, NC Real Estate Market Update (August 2026): More Sales, Higher Prices & Faster-Moving Inventory š”šš
š” Brunswick County Real Estate Market Update ā August 2026
Thinking about selling your Brunswick County home? The August 2026 real estate market numbers offer some encouraging news for homeowners who are considering putting their property on the market.
From Southport and Oak Island to Shallotte, Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Calabash, Bolivia, Leland, and surrounding Brunswick County communities, the local housing market continues to show activity. While homes are taking a little longer to sell, buyers are still making movesāand the year-to-date numbers tell an important story for Brunswick County home sellers.
Letās take a look at the latest numbers. š
š Brunswick County Single-Family Home Market
Through August 2026, 3,700 single-family homes have closed, compared with 3,266 during the same period in 2025. That's a 13.3% increase in closed sales year-to-date.
Even more interesting, pending sales are up 16.1%, with 4,076 homes going under contract through August compared with 3,512 during the same period last year.
For homeowners wondering whether buyers are still active in Brunswick County, these numbers are a good reminder that there are still plenty of buyers in the market. š
What do the August numbers tell us?
ā”ļø New Listings: 637 in August 2026 vs. 649 in August 2025 ā down 1.8%
ā”ļø Pending Sales: 503 vs. 394 ā up 27.7%
ā”ļø Closed Sales: 458 vs. 480 ā down 4.6%
ā”ļø Median Sales Price: $428,550 vs. $449,950 ā down 4.8%
ā”ļø Average Sales Price: $551,273 vs. $595,784 ā down 7.5%
ā”ļø Days on Market: 91 vs. 73 ā up 24.7%
ā”ļø Percent of List Price Received: 97.7% ā unchanged
Looking at the year-to-date numbers gives sellers additional perspective. The median sales price is $420,000, up 4.4% from $402,375 during the same period in 2025. The average sales price is also up 3.7%, from $533,944 to $553,498.
So while the month-to-month numbers can fluctuate, the broader 2026 picture continues to show higher home values compared with this time last year. š
ā° Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
One of the biggest changes Brunswick County home sellers should pay attention to is days on market.
Single-family homes averaged 89 days on market year-to-date, compared with 75 days during the same period in 2025āa year-over-year increase of 18.7%.
In August alone, the average was 91 days, compared with 73 days last August.
What does that mean if you're thinking about selling your Brunswick County home?
It means sellers may need to be a little more strategic and patient than they were in previous years. Pricing your home correctly from the beginning, presenting it well, and having a strong real estate marketing strategy can make a big difference.
š·ļø Buyers Are Still Paying Close to Asking Price
Here's another number worth watching: 97.8% of the original list price was received by sellers year-to-date, exactly the same as last year.
In August, sellers received an average of 97.7% of list price.
That suggests buyers are still willing to pay close to asking price when a home is appropriately positioned in the market.
For sellers, this reinforces an important point: pricing matters.
An overpriced home can sit on the market while competing listings attract buyers. A properly priced home can generate more interest and potentially create a stronger path toward an offer.
šļø Brunswick County Townhouse & Condo Market
The townhouse and condominium market is showing a somewhat different trend.
Through August 2026:
ā”ļø 609 closed sales, compared with 611 last year
ā”ļø 669 pending sales, down 3.5%
ā”ļø 962 new listings, down 4.3%
ā”ļø 84 days on market, down 2.3%
ā”ļø Median sales price: $280,000, up 0.7%
ā”ļø Average sales price: $324,323, down 1.0%
ā”ļø 97.6% of list price received
The August median sales price for townhomes and condos was $310,000, an increase of 12.7% compared with August 2025.
Inventory also remains relatively stable, with 480 townhouse and condo properties available for sale and 6.1 months of supply.
š What Does This Mean for Brunswick County Home Sellers?
If you're considering selling a home in Brunswick County, NC, the August market data suggests a market where buyers are active but sellers need to be prepared.
The good news? Year-to-date closed sales are up 13.3%, pending sales are up 16.1%, and the median single-family home sales price is up 4.4%.
At the same time, homes are taking longer to sell, which means the days of simply putting a home on the market and expecting an immediate offer may be behind us.
Today's Brunswick County sellers need to think about:
š” Accurate pricing
šø Professional-looking listing photos
š± Strong online and social media marketing
š Compelling listing descriptions
šÆ Reaching the right buyers
š Monitoring the market and adjusting when necessary
š Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Brunswick County?
There isn't one answer that applies to every homeowner.
Your home's location, condition, price range, neighborhood, property type, and competition all play a role in determining how it will perform in the current Brunswick County real estate market.
But the August 2026 statistics show that Brunswick County real estate is still active. Buyers are purchasing homes, properties are going under contract, and year-to-date home prices remain higher than they were at this point last year.
If you're thinking about selling your home in Brunswick County, now is a great time to look beyond the headlines and understand what the numbers mean specifically for your property.
š” Thinking About Selling Your Brunswick County Home?
Whether you're selling a coastal home in Ocean Isle Beach or Sunset Beach, a property in Southport or Oak Island, a home in Shallotte or Calabash, or a property in Leland, Bolivia, or another Brunswick County community, understanding the local market is an important first step.
A successful home sale starts with knowing what your home could realistically sell for, how it compares with competing properties, and how to position it to attract today's buyers.
The Brunswick County real estate market is changingābut opportunities are still out there for homeowners who are prepared.
Want to know what the current market could mean for your Brunswick County home? Let's take a closer look at the numbers and your property's unique position in the market. š”š
Market statistics are based on information from the North Carolina Regional MLS LLC and were current as of September 4, 2026. Statistics shown are for Brunswick County and may not reflect the market conditions of a specific neighborhood or property.
š Letās talk about your homeās current value and how to get top dollar in todayās market. ContactĀ me today at 910-274-2648Ā š² or email niki@nikitodd.com š§ for your personalized Brunswick County market update or to start your real estate journey. Letās make your coastal dreams come true! šļøāØ
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