Didn't sell
23%
about 1 in 4 · 100 expired or canceled vs. 329 sold
- Days to sell
- 36 median, from the first day listed
- Sold vs. first asking
- 97.0% median sale ÷ original price
- Price cut, still didn't sell
- 3.2% median on listings that didn't sell
- Median sold price
- $550,000 329 homes sold
23% of homes 10–19 years old listed in New Hanover County didn't sell over the last 12 months
100 listings of homes 10–19 years old in New Hanover County expired or were canceled over the last 12 months, against 329 that sold — about 1 in 4 didn't sell. Homes that sold went for a median 97.0% of their first asking price after 36 days on the market.
- Listings that didn't sell had cut their price a median 3.2% — and still didn't sell.
- They sat a median 149 days before they came off the market.
Some homes do get a contract — and still don't sell
See how often deals fall apart here, and what a dead deal costs the seller in days and dollars.
Crawl space vs. no crawl space
| Sold | Didn't sell | % didn't sell | Days to sell | vs. first ask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawl space | 1,295 | 395 | 23% | 22 | 96.6% |
| No crawl space | 2,753 | 942 | 26% | 34 | 97.5% |
By first asking price
Questions sellers ask
How many homes 10–19 years old don't sell in New Hanover County?
100 listings of homes 10–19 years old in New Hanover County expired or were canceled over the last 12 months, against 329 that sold — about 1 in 4 didn't sell. Homes that sold went for a median 97.0% of their first asking price after 36 days on the market.
Why do listings fail to sell?
Usually price, condition or both. Homes priced right from day one sell faster and closer to their first price; homes that chase the market down with cuts often still don't sell.
Homes only, last 12 months. "Didn't sell" = the listing expired or was canceled. Days to sell count from the first day listed, including relistings. Totals only — no individual listing is shown. Source: Hive MLS data compiled by the Buddy Blake Team.