Pender County, NC | Real Estate Market Update April 19th-25th, 2025

Pender County Real Estate Market Update (April 2026): What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know

The real estate market in Pender County, NC is shifting—and if you’re planning to buy or sell, understanding these changes can make a big difference in your strategy.

Here’s a breakdown of what happened April 19–25, 2026.

Market Overview

Across Pender County, inventory remained stable, with 427 homes decreasing slightly to 426 homes .

However, buyer activity slowed:

• Pending sales dropped from 52 to 45
  
  
• Closed sales decreased from 33 to 28
  
  

At the same time, prices saw a significant increase:

• Average price per square foot rose from $233.17 to $300.90
  
  

Additionally, “Coming Soon” listings increased from 6 to 10, signaling more inventory may be entering the market soon.

Local Market Breakdown

📍Burgaw

• Active listings remained steady at 45
  
  
• Sales activity increased slightly
  
  
• Days on market increased from 108 to 111
  
  

👉 Takeaway: Stable market with gradual movement

📍Rocky Point

• Active listings increased slightly (18 → 19)
  
  
• Sales dropped significantly (7 → 2)
  
  
• Days on market improved (57 → 51)
  
  

👉 Takeaway: Buyers are slowing, but homes are still moving faster

📍Hampstead

• Inventory decreased (218 → 208)
  
  
• Pending sales increased (23 → 30)
  
  
• Closed sales decreased (16 → 11)
  
  
• Days on market increased (93 → 97)
  
  

👉 Takeaway: Still the strongest and most active market in the county

➡️ What This Means for Buyers

• Less competition compared to previous weeks
  
  
• More opportunities may be opening up
  
  
• Pricing increases mean acting strategically is key
  
  

➡️What This Means for Sellers

• Prices are rising, but buyers are becoming more selective
  
  
• Proper pricing and marketing matter more than ever
  
  
• “Coming Soon” strategies can create demand before hitting the market
  
  

🧐 My Local Insight

This is a strategy-driven market.

It’s not about just listing a home or casually browsing listings anymore—it’s about having a clear, customized plan based on your situation.

📩 Need a Personalized Plan?

Whether you're:
✔️ Relocating
✔️ Needing more space
✔️ Downsizing
✔️ Selling and buying at the same time

I’ll help you build a step-by-step plan that fits your goals.

📲 Reach out today to get started.

Written by Jennifer Blake, Your Local REALTOR® with NextHome Cape Fear.