$353,900
median sale price
49 days
median time to sell, from the first day listed
96.0%
of the first asking price, at the median
1 in 4
listings didn't sell (28%)
Which pile do you want your home in?
Out of every 20 homes listed in Calabash 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 The outlined ones expired, were withdrawn or were canceled.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
13 days
median to sell, for the 301 Calabash homes that sold for 97% or more of their first asking price.
Needed price cuts
80 days
for the 416 that sold for less — at a median of 92.6% of the first price.
By price range: 34% of homes first listed at $500–750K didn't sell, compared with 19% at $400–500K.
Your competition right now
Buyers compare your home with these. Live from the MLS.
334 homes for sale in Calabash
19 new this week
86 cut their price in the last 30 days
What waiting costs
| Mortgage (principal + interest) | $1,874 |
| Property taxes | $101 |
| Homeowners insurance | $250 |
| Upkeep | $295 |
| Utilities | $250 |
| About | $2,770 |
About $2,770 every month the home sits.
Calabash listings that didn't sell stayed on the market a median of 159 days — roughly $14,400 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 Calabash
| Neighborhood | Sold | % didn't sell | Days to sell | Sold vs. first ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Plantation | 169 | 28% | 41 | 94.3% |
| Crow Creek | 45 | 46% | 94 | 94.3% |
| Carolina Shores North | 55 | 15% | 27 | 98.9% |
| Coastal Club of the Carolinas | 54 | 9% | 6 | 99.7% |
| Anderson Farms | 39 | 13% | 1 | 100.0% |
| Allston Park | 40 | 7% | 48 | 98.7% |
How we sell Calabash 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 Calabash 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.
What's my Calabash home worth?
See every major online estimate side by side — and homes like yours that actually sold. Nothing to sign up for.
When you want a real number for your home, talk to Buddy directly.
Selling in Calabash: questions, answered
What's my home worth in Calabash?
The median home in Calabash sold for $353,900 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 Calabash 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 Calabash?
Over the last 12 months in Calabash, 28% of listings didn't sell, compared with 23% the year before, and homes that sold took a median of 49 days vs. 42 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 13 days. Homes that needed price cuts took 80 days.
How long does it take to sell a house in Calabash?
A median of 49 days on the market for homes that sold in Calabash, 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 Calabash sell?
276 Calabash listings expired, were withdrawn or were canceled in the last 12 months — about 28%. They had cut their price by a median of 2.8% and still didn't sell. Price range matters: 34% of homes first listed at $500–750K didn't sell, compared with 19% at $400–500K. 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 $708 on a $353,900 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 Calabash?
About 18% of Calabash 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 93.9% of their first asking price, vs. 96.3% 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 Calabash house?
Buyers paid cash on about 37% of Calabash 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.