Brunswick County real estate market remains strong heading into winter

December 19, 2024

Year-to-date total sales top $2.5 billion


Brunswick County’s residential real estate market remained strong through October and November, with year-to-date sales volume surpassing $2.5 billion and continuing to track ahead of last year’s pace. In addition to strong sales, inventory increased, reaching levels not seen in several years.

“While rising inventory might be a warning sign of a slowing market in other areas, that’s not the case in Brunswick County.” said Cynthia Walsh, CEO of the Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®. “Home sales have been steady all year, in part because Brunswick County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the state and nation. The increased supply is needed to meet the continued strong demand.”

In November, new listings increased 9.7% compared to last year, from 505 to 554. The number of units sold rose 6%, from 401 to 425. Average sale prices increased slightly by 1.1%, rising from $486,919 to $492,324. Median sale prices also grew 2.5%, increasing from $365,000 to $374,000. Meanwhile, total sales volume jumped 7.2%, climbing from $195,254,439 to $209,237,493. The luxury market remained strong in November, with 31 sales of $1 million or more. The largest transaction over the past two months occurred in Ocean Isle Beach and topped $4 million.

Year-to-date sales volume through November totaled $2,347,027,519, up 7.7% from $2,528,195,704 at the same point in 2023. The average year-to-date sale price increased 3.2%, from $464,313 to $479,328, while the median sales price increased 0.5%, from $373,859 to $375,570. The number of units sold through November is up 5.7% compared to last year, from 4,996 to 5,283 and the number of new listings increased 18.8%, from 6,161 to 7,320.

Brunswick County

New Listings

  • November 2024: 554
  • November 2023: 505
  • Increase/Decrease: +9.7%

Units Sold

  • November 2024: 425
  • November 2023: 401
  • Increase/Decrease: +6.0%

Average Sales Price

  • November 2024: $492,324
  • November 2023: $486,919
  • Increase/Decrease: +1.1%

Median Sales Price

  • November 2024: $374,000
  • November 2023: $365,000
  • Increase/Decrease: +2.5%

Total Sales Volume

  • November 2024: $209,237,493
  • November 2023: $195,254,439
  • Increase/Decrease: +7.2%

Bladen County

New Listings

  • November 2024: 12
  • November 2023: 13
  • Increase/Decrease: -7.7%

Units Sold

  • November 2024: 9
  • November 2023: 5
  • Increase/Decrease: +80%

Average Sales Price

  • November 2024: $233,444
  • November 2023: $220.000
  • Increase/Decrease: +6.1%

Total Sales Volume

  • November 2024: $2,101,000
  • November 2023: $1,100,000
  • Increase/Decrease: +91%

Columbus County

New Listings

  • November 2024: 35
  • November 2023: 24
  • Increase/Decrease: +45.8%

Units Sold

  • November 2024: 18
  • November 2023: 25
  • Increase/Decrease: -28%

Average Sales Price

  • November 2024: $188,111
  • November 2023: $222,133
  • Increase/Decrease: -15.3%

Total Sales Volume

  • November 2024: $3,386,000
  • November 2023: $5,550,000
  • Increase/Decrease: -39%

Robeson County

New Listings

  • November 2024: 5
  • November 2023: 10
  • Increase/Decrease: -50%

Units Sold

  • November 2024: 8
  • November 2023: 7
  • Increase/Decrease: +14.3%

Average Sales Price

  • November 2024: $257,500
  • November 2023: $100,643
  • Increase/Decrease: +155.9%

Total Sales Volume

  • November 2024: $2,059,999
  • November 2023: $704,500
  • Increase/Decrease: +192.4%
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