Selling a home in Bald Head Island, Brunswick County

Selling your Bald Head Island home: what the last 12 months say

In the last 12 months, 100 homes sold in Bald Head Island and 30 didn't — about 1 in 4. Here's what separated them, what waiting costs, and what selling here really involves.

$1,532,500

median sale price

98 days

median time to sell, from the first day listed

92.7%

of the first asking price, at the median

1 in 4

listings didn't sell (23%)

15 sold out of every 20 listed 5 didn't expired, withdrawn or canceled

Which pile do you want your home in?

Out of every 20 homes listed in Bald Head Island over the last 12 months, the solid houses sold. The outlined ones expired, were withdrawn or were canceled.

The first price does most of the work

Priced right from day one

15 days

median to sell, for the 27 Bald Head Island homes that sold for 97% or more of their first asking price.

Needed price cuts

122 days

for the 73 that sold for less — at a median of 89.6% of the first price.

Your competition right now

Buyers compare your home with these. Live from the MLS.

93 homes for sale in Bald Head Island

7 new this week

4 cut their price in the last 30 days

See the homes for sale in Bald Head Island

What waiting costs

A typical $1,532,500 Bald Head Island home, per month
Mortgage (principal + interest)$8,115
Property taxes$437
Homeowners insurance$250
Upkeep$1,277
Utilities$250
About$10,330

About $10,330 every month the home sits.

Bald Head Island listings that didn't sell stayed on the market a median of 199 days — roughly $67,600 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.

Neighborhoods in Bald Head Island

NeighborhoodSold% didn't sellDays to sellSold vs. first ask
BHI (Bald Head Island)4518%8292.3%

How we sell Bald Head Island homes

Inspect before we list

We pay for a pre-market inspection, so surprises are found on your schedule — not the buyer's.

Price it on real sales

We show you the Bald Head Island sales that matter and recommend a price. The final call is yours.

A net sheet with every offer

You see what you'd actually walk away with before you answer.

An easy exit

End the listing anytime you're not under contract. We absorb what we've spent.

Everything that's included when you sell with us →

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Selling in Bald Head Island: questions, answered

What's my home worth in Bald Head Island?

The median home in Bald Head Island sold for $1,532,500 over the last 12 months, but your home's value depends on its size, condition, lot and street. Online estimates often disagree with each other by a lot. Use the tool on this page to see every major estimate side by side next to real Bald Head Island sales, or call us for a price based on the homes that actually compete with yours.

Is it a good time to sell a house in Bald Head Island?

Over the last 12 months in Bald Head Island, 23% of listings didn't sell, compared with 28% the year before, and homes that sold took a median of 98 days vs. 49 days. Homes are selling, but price decides which pile yours lands in. Homes that sold for 97% or more of their first asking price took a median of 15 days. Homes that needed price cuts took 122 days.

How long does it take to sell a house in Bald Head Island?

A median of 98 days on the market for homes that sold in Bald Head Island, counted from the first day listed (we count relists as one listing, so the number isn't flattered). After you accept an offer, a financed sale in North Carolina usually takes another 30 to 45 days to close; cash can close faster.

Why don't some homes in Bald Head Island sell?

30 Bald Head Island listings expired, were withdrawn or were canceled in the last 12 months — about 23%. Some owners stop for personal reasons, but the most common story is a first price the market didn't accept.

What does it cost to sell a house in North Carolina?

North Carolina's excise tax is $1 for every $500 of the sale price — about $3,065 on a $1,532,500 home. Sellers also typically pay to prepare the deed, pay off any mortgage, their share of this year's property taxes (prorated to closing day), any HOA letters or transfer charges, and whatever repairs or credits they agree to after the buyer's inspection. Before you answer any offer, we give you a net sheet showing what you'd actually walk away with.

How often do contracts fall apart in Bald Head Island?

About 12% of Bald Head Island contracts in the last 12 months ended before closing and the home came back on the market. Homes that sold after a failed contract went for 92.3% of their first asking price, vs. 92.8% for homes that closed on the first contract. Inspection findings, low appraisals and buyer financing are the usual reasons — which is why we inspect before listing and require a pre-approval or proof of funds with every offer.

Should I take a cash offer for my Bald Head Island house?

Buyers paid cash on about 44% of Bald Head Island sales in the last 12 months. A cash offer trades price for speed and certainty. If you want one, we can get you a guaranteed cash offer through an investor partner — it will be well below market, but it's there as a backstop while your home is listed.

What if I list and change my mind?

With us you can end the listing anytime you're not under contract. We absorb what we've spent up front — inspection, photos, all of it.

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