Is Sunset Beach, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Sunset Beach is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, Sunset Beach was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Sunset Beach is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Sunset Beach, NC

How much do homes in Sunset Beach, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$450,000

$229/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$12,000(+2.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Sunset Beach have sold for 2.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sunset Beach was $450,000 in March 2024, up 2.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $229.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $130K$140K
+7.7%
2 $260K$260.5K
0.2%
3 $393.5K$397K
+0.9%
4 $538.9K$625K
+16.0%
5+ $1.0M$792.5K
-26.3%

Summary: Sunset Beach housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 26.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Shallotte Township
+4.5%
Sunset Beach
+2.7%

Housing Supply in Sunset Beach, NC

How many homes are available in Sunset Beach, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
102126+23.5%

Summary: The Sunset Beach real estate market had 126 homes for sale in March 2024, a 23.5% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 2220
-9.1%
3 5268
+30.8%
4 2228
+27.3%
5+ 610
+66.7%

Summary: The Sunset Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 30.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 27.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 66.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1813-27.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

11 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Sunset Beach, you may be able to get a good deal. 84.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 13 homes were sold or pending in Sunset Beach in March 2024, down by 27.8% month-over-month. Of the 13 sold homes, 85% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sunset Beach, NC

How long does it take to sell a home in Sunset Beach, NC?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
43 Days81 Days+88.2%

Summary: Homes in Sunset Beach had an average of 81 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 88.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Sunset Beach are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During March 2024, 13 homes were sold in Sunset Beach; 31% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 38% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 25 Days Ago

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