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Holden Beach Market Snapshot 📸 December 2025

Updated: 2 days ago

Holden Beach Market Update – December 2025 🏖️📈

If you’re thinking about buying a home in Holden Beach, NC or selling your Holden Beach property, the latest market stats give a helpful snapshot of where things are headed. Below is a clear breakdown of Holden Beach market trends from November 2025 to December 2025, including home prices, inventory, new listings, pending sales, and sold activity. 🏡✨


Holden Beach Home Price Trends 💰

The pricing story is where things get interesting.


Active (For-Sale) Pricing

  • Active average list price: $1,172,731 → $1,114,721

  • Active median list price: $985,000 → $949,900

This indicates for-sale pricing softened slightly from November to December.


New Listing Pricing

  • New average list price: $1,169,384 → $775,583

  • New median list price: $975,000 → $778,750

New listings came in at a much lower price point in December, which could reflect:

More smaller/entry-level properties hitting the market

Fewer luxury listings launching

Sellers pricing more aggressively to attract buyers


Sold Pricing (Closed Sales)

  • Sold average list price: $981,544 → $1,229,983

  • Sold median list price: $849,000 → $1,120,000

  • Sold average sale price: $950,111 → $1,199,737

  • Sold median sale price: $805,000 → $1,083,461

Even with fewer closings, Holden Beach sold home prices jumped sharply in December. That’s a strong indicator that the homes that did sell were higher-end—or that well-positioned properties are still commanding premium pricing.

Sale-to-List Price Ratio: Are Homes Selling Close to Asking? 🎯

Sale-to-list ratios help show how much negotiating is happening.

  • Sale to list price ratio: 97.1% → 97.5%

  • Sale to original list price ratio: 91.5% → 93.5%

Translation: Holden Beach homes are still selling close to asking price, and sellers are retaining solid pricing power overall. ✅

Inventory: More Holden Beach Homes for Sale 🏡

Inventory moved up month-over-month:

  • Active listings: 29 → 37

A rise in Holden Beach active listings can mean buyers have slightly more choice, while sellers may face a bit more competition—especially if their home isn’t priced or marketed well.


New Listings & Buyer Activity

  • New listings: 13 → 6

  • Pending listings: 3 → 0

  • Sold listings: 9 → 6


Fewer new listings in Holden Beach combined with fewer pending sales suggests buyer activity may have slowed during this window, even as overall inventory increased.

⏳ Days on Market: Are Holden Beach Homes Selling Faster?

Time on market improved from November to December:

  • Average days on market (ADOM): 103 → 86

  • Median days on market: 99 → 13

This suggests that while some listings may still take time, the homes that are priced right and show well are moving quickly—great info for both Holden Beach home sellers and Holden Beach home buyers. ⏱️

Months of Inventory: Market Balance in Holden Beach 📊

Months of inventory increased:

  • Months of inventory: 3.22 → 6.17

    A move toward ~6 months of inventory often signals a more balanced market (not as heavily tilted toward sellers). For buyers, that can mean a bit more breathing room; for sellers, it means strategy matters even more—pricing, condition, and marketing become huge differentiators.

💵 Holden Beach Real Estate Volume: Dollar Activity

Here’s how dollar volume shifted month-over-month:

  • Active volume: $34,009,199 → $41,244,695

  • New volume: $15,201,994 → $4,653,500

  • Sold volume (list): $8,833,899 → $7,379,899

  • Sold volume (sale): $8,551,000 → $7,198,422

Active volume rising alongside fewer new listings can mean the market had more total inventory value sitting available, while fewer new properties entered the pipeline.

What This Means If You’re Buying in Holden Beach ✨


If you’re a buyer searching for Holden Beach NC homes for sale, here’s the takeaway:

➡️ Inventory is up, so you may have more selection

➡️ Months of inventory increased, hinting at a more balanced market

➡️ Sale-to-list ratios remain high, so desirable homes can still sell strong

➡️ Median days on market dropped sharply—good listings can move fast


Buyer tip: Get pre-approved, watch new listings closely, and be ready to act when the right property hits the market. 🔑


What This Means If You’re Selling a Holden Beach Home ✨


If you’re planning on selling a home in Holden Beach, the data suggests:

➡️ More active listings means you’ll want strong marketing and sharp pricing

➡️ Sold prices rose significantly—buyers are still paying for quality

➡️ Homes are selling near list price, which is encouraging for sellers

➡️ With months of inventory rising, your presentation and online visibility matter more than ever


Seller tip: Professional photos, accurate pricing, and a smart online strategy can help your home stand out—especially in a market with rising inventory. 📈


Ready to Sell Your Holden Beach Home? Let’s Connect! 📞

As your local Holden Beach real estate expert, I’ll help you:

➡️ Analyze your home’s current market value.

➡️ Create a targeted marketing plan to attract serious buyers.

➡️ Highlight your home’s best features, upgrades, and beach lifestyle appeal.


Let’s make your next move a breeze! Contact me today at 910-518-JESS (5377) 📲 or email jess@jesswain.com 📧 for a complimentary market analysis and game plan.



Download the Full Holden Beach Residential Market Summary for December 2025



Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. Data may have come from public tax records. © 2026 MLS and FBS. Prepared by Samantha A Talbott on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 7:59 AM. 

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