Buddy Blake Team · Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Market insights: Mallory Creek Plantation, Winnabow
September 24, 2026
(910) 395‑1000 · buddyblake.ai
Mallory Creek Plantation: 1 in 5 Listings Didn't Sell
In Mallory Creek Plantation, 60 of 74 listings sold over the last 12 months, and the typical seller got 96.3% of asking in 39 days. But that didn't-sell rate climbed to 19% this year from 8% the year before, so pricing right matters more than ever.
Which pile do you want to be in?
Out of every 20 homes listed in Mallory Creek Plantation, Winnabow over the last 12 months, the solid houses sold. The outlined ones expired, were withdrawn or were canceled.
Priced right from day one: sold in a median 17 days. Needed price cuts: 75 days, and sold for 95.2% of the first price.
What waiting costs
| Mortgage (principal + interest) | $1,773 |
| Property taxes | $95 |
| Homeowners insurance | $250 |
| Upkeep | $279 |
| Utilities | $250 |
| About | $2,650 |
About $2,650 every month the home sits.
Listings that didn't sell stayed on the market a median of 89 days — roughly $7,800 in holding costs, and the home still didn't sell.
An example, not a quote: 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.95% (Freddie Mac average, 2026-09-17); Brunswick County rate 0.342 per $100 (NC Department of Revenue, 2025-26 county rates); town taxes add more inside town limits; insurance, upkeep (1% of value a year) and utilities are typical estimates. If your home is paid off, the mortgage line drops out — the rest still adds up.
When contracts fall apart
Contracts that fell apart
10%
7 of about 67 before closing
Those homes that later sold
71%
29% never sold
Sold vs. first ask after a fall-through
91.7%
vs. 97.0% on the first contract
Days to sell after a fall-through
83
vs. 36 on the first contract
The MLS doesn't record why a contract ends. In our experience the most common reasons are home inspection findings, appraisals that come in below the price, and buyer financing. How buyers paid on closed sales: conventional 58% · cash 22% · VA 8% · FHA 12%.
If you're selling
- Homes priced right from day one sold in 17 days. Homes that needed price cuts took 83 days and still landed at 95.2% of asking.
- Listings that never sold sat a median of 89 days and still needed a 3.9% price cut before giving up.
- 1 in 10 contracts fell apart after going under contract. Most often this comes down to inspection, appraisal or financing issues.
- If a contract does fall apart, 71% of those homes went on to sell later, but usually at a lower 91.7% of asking and after another 83 days.
If you're buying
- 83% of homes in Mallory Creek Plantation sold below the first asking price, so there's room to negotiate.
- Homes that sit past the 17-day mark often need a price cut. Patience can pay off.
- Most buyers here used conventional financing (58%), but 22% paid cash. Know how you're paying before you make an offer.
Did you know?
- The typical sold home in Mallory Creek Plantation went for $332,450.
- At today's 6.95% rate, the estimated monthly carrying cost on a $332,450 home is about $2,630.
- A home that sits unsold for the median 89 days carries an estimated $7,700 in holding costs.
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For sellers
Listings that didn't sell
19%
up 11.3 pts from a year ago
14 expired, withdrawn or canceled vs 59 sold
Sold vs. first asking price
96.4%
down 2.3 pts from a year ago
median sale price ÷ original list price
Sold below first asking
83%
share of homes that sold
Price cut on homes that didn't sell
3.9%
median — and they still didn't sell
For buyers
True days on market
38
up 6 days from a year ago
median for sold homes, counted from the first listing
Typical room below first ask
3.6%
how far under the original price homes sold
Didn't sell, then sold on a relist
7%
of listings that didn't sell the first time
Median sold price
$335K
about the same as a year ago
59 homes sold
The last 24 months
0% latest month · Aug 26
43 latest month · Aug 26
96.1% latest month · Aug 26
By starting price
| First asking | Sold | Didn't sell | % didn't sell | True days | Sold vs. first ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $300K | 11 | 4 | 27% | 34 | 95.2% |
| $300–400K | 35 | 5 | 13% | 38 | 97.2% |
| $400–500K | 11 | 5 | 31% | 51 | 96.2% |
| $500–750K | 2 | 0 | 0% | 112 | 97.5% |
Homes only (land excluded), last 12 months unless noted. "Didn't sell" = listings that expired, were withdrawn or were canceled (some owners stop for reasons that have nothing to do with the market); true days on market counts from the first listing, even when a home was relisted. Source: Hive MLS listing and sales records, updated September 24, 2026. Totals only — no individual listing is shown. Buddy Blake Team · Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage · (910) 395‑1000