Homes under $500K for sale in New Hanover County, NC

Homes listed under $500,000.

648

For sale now

55 new this week

$352,350

Middle asking price

$247/sq ft

$361,200

Middle sale price

2,254 sold, last 12 mo

97%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

28

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

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As of October 16, 2026, there are 648 homes under $500K for sale in New Hanover County, NC, with a middle asking price of $352,350 (from $141,000 to $499,950). 55 came on the market in the last week. Another 215 are under contract.

In the 12 months through October 16, 2026, 2,254 sold at a middle price of $361,200, typically for 97% of the first asking price after about 28 days on the market.

The most choices right now are in Avenue One, Sidbury Station, Riverlights.

Newest homes under $500K in New Hanover County

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Price mix

  • Under $300K201
  • $300K–$500K447
  • $500K–$750K0
  • $750K–$1M0
  • $1M+0

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Questions, answered

How many homes under $500K are for sale in New Hanover County, NC?

As of October 16, 2026, there are 648 homes under $500K for sale in New Hanover County, NC, with a middle asking price of $352,350 (from $141,000 to $499,950). 55 came on the market in the last week. Another 215 are under contract.

What do homes under $500K cost in New Hanover County, NC?

As of October 16, 2026, the middle asking price is $352,350, about $247 per square foot for a typical 1,350 sq ft. Under $300K: 201; $300K–$500K: 447.

What did homes under $500K sell for in New Hanover County, NC last year?

In the 12 months through October 16, 2026, 2,254 sold at a middle price of $361,200, typically for 97% of the first asking price after about 28 days on the market.

How fast do homes under $500K sell in New Hanover County, NC?

In the 12 months through October 16, 2026 they typically sold in about 28 days, at 97% of the first asking price.

Which communities in New Hanover County, NC have the most homes under $500K for sale?

As of October 16, 2026, Avenue One (18), Sidbury Station (16), Riverlights (15), Dawson-Castle Street (14), Downtown (12), Carleton Place (10).

How do I estimate a monthly payment on a home in New Hanover County, NC?

A mortgage payment has two parts: principal and interest, which depend on the price, your down payment and the rate a lender offers you; and the costs on top — property taxes, homeowners insurance (and flood insurance near the water), HOA dues where there's an association, and mortgage insurance if you put less than 20% down. Each home's page has a calculator that uses the rate you've been quoted and that home's own taxes and HOA dues from the listing. For your actual rate and Annual Percentage Rate (APR), ask a licensed lender — we can introduce you to Joey Milam at Alpha Mortgage Advantage, or you're free to choose any lender.

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Figures are computed live from MLS listing data for New Hanover County, NC, under $500k only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.