Buddy Blake Team · Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Market insights: Pender County
September 23, 2026
(910) 395‑1000 · buddyblake.ai
In the last 12 months, 24% of homes listed in Pender County failed to sell — about 1 in 4. Homes that sold went for a median 97.5% of their first asking price.
For sellers
Listings that failed to sell
24%
up 5.4 pts from a year ago
508 expired or canceled vs 1,626 sold
Sold vs. first asking price
97.5%
down 0.6 pts from a year ago
median sale price ÷ original list price
Sold below first asking
68%
share of homes that sold
Price cut before failing
1.5%
median, on listings that didn't sell
For buyers
True days on market
38
up 5 days from a year ago
median for sold homes, counted from the first listing
Typical room below first ask
2.5%
how far under the original price homes sold
Failed, then sold on a relist
29%
of listings that didn't sell the first time
Median sold price
$455K
up 1.1% from a year ago
1,626 homes sold
The last 24 months
23% latest month · Aug 26
44 latest month · Aug 26
96.3% latest month · Aug 26
By starting price
| First asking | Sold | Failed | Fail rate | True days | Sold vs. first ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $300K | 233 | 66 | 22% | 29 | 96.4% |
| $300–400K | 373 | 81 | 18% | 37 | 98.1% |
| $400–500K | 314 | 87 | 22% | 33 | 98.0% |
| $500–750K | 436 | 104 | 19% | 49 | 97.7% |
| $750K–1M | 133 | 66 | 33% | 43 | 97.5% |
| $1M+ | 137 | 104 | 43% | 61 | 94.5% |
By town
| Town | Sold | Failed | Fail rate | True days | Sold vs. first ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead | 820 | 288 | 26% | 38 | 97.9% |
| Surf City | 241 | 111 | 32% | 65 | 96.7% |
| Rocky Point | 178 | 24 | 12% | 26 | 97.8% |
| Burgaw | 133 | 49 | 27% | 46 | 96.6% |
Homes only (land excluded), last 12 months unless noted. "Failed to sell" = listings that expired or were canceled; true days on market counts from the first listing, even when a home was relisted. Source: Hive MLS listing and sales records, updated September 23, 2026. Totals only — no individual listing is shown. Buddy Blake Team · Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage · (910) 395‑1000