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Oak Island Market Snapshot 📸 January 2026

Oak Island Real Estate Market Update – January 2026 🏝️📈


If you’re thinking about buying a home in Oak Island, NC or selling your Oak Island property, the latest numbers show a market that’s active, competitive, and still moving—especially for well-priced homes. Below is a quick, data-driven snapshot of Oak Island real estate market trends comparing January 2026 vs. December 2025.


Oak Island Home Prices: What’s happening? 💰


Oak Island prices ticked up in several key categories, signaling steady demand.


  • Active Average List Price: $813,887 (down slightly from $814,912)

  • Active Median List Price: $729,000 (up from $722,000)

  • New Average List Price: $791,362 (up from $778,108)

  • New Median List Price: $709,500 (up from $699,000)

  • Sold Average Sale Price: $896,472 (up from $876,382)

  • Sold Median Sale Price: $745,000 (up from $631,500)


What this means:


For Oak Island home sellers, buyers are still paying strong prices—especially in the sold median, which jumped notably month-over-month.


For Oak Island home buyers, pricing remains competitive, so having a clear strategy (and strong local guidance) matters. 🏡

Sale-to-List Price Ratio: How Negotiable Is Oak Island? 🎯


This is one of the best indicators of how competitive the market is.


  • Sale to List Price Ratio: 97.0% (up from 95.5%)

  • Sale to Original List Price Ratio: 93.7% (up from 92.5%)


What this means:


Homes are selling closer to asking price than last month—good news for sellers. 📈


For buyers, it suggests fewer “big discount” deals and the need for smart offers based on current Oak Island comps.

Inventory & activity: Listings Are Up 🆙


The number of homes on the market increased, giving buyers more options—but the market still looks active.


  • Active Listings: 157 (up from 130)

  • New Listings: 52 (up from 25)

  • Pending Listings: 4 (down from 14)

  • Sold Listings: 32 (down from 38)


What this means:


More Oak Island homes for sale came to market in January, which can create opportunity for buyers.


The drop in pending and sold counts may reflect seasonality, pricing sensitivity, or buyers taking a bit more time to choose.

Days on Market: Homes Are Moving Faster ⏳


  • Average ADOM: 81 (down from 131)

  • Median ADOM: 68 (down from 118)

  • Average CDOM: 81 (down from 139)

  • Median CDOM: 68 (down from 118)


    What this means:


    For Oak Island sellers, well-priced homes are getting attention faster.


    For Oak Island buyers, the best homes may not sit long—so being ready to tour and act quickly matters. ⏳

Months of Inventory: More supply, more strategy 🧭


  • Months of inventory: 4.91 (up from 3.42)


What this means:


Inventory is rising, which can create a slightly more balanced feel compared to last month.


Sellers still have leverage in many situations, but pricing and presentation matter more as choices increase.

Market Volume: Dollars Moving Through the Market 📊

  • Active volume: $127,780,323 (up from $105,938,622)

  • New volume: $41,150,799 (up from $19,452,700)

  • Sold volume (list): $29,679,198 (down from $34,755,100)

  • Sold volume (sale): $28,687,108 (down from $33,302,500)


    What this means:


    There’s more inventory value on the market (active volume) and a big jump in new listing volume—more sellers are entering the market.


    Sold volume dipped month-over-month, which can happen seasonally, but it’s still important to watch how spring demand impacts closings.

If You’re Buying a Home in Oak Island, NC 🏖️


With more active and new listings, buyers may have a bit more breathing room—but the market is still competitive.


Buyer tips:


✨ Get pre-approved early.

✨ Watch for price reductions and days on market.

✨ Focus on long-term value: condition, location, and coastal lifestyle fit.


If You’re Selling a House in Oak Island 🏖️


If you’re considering selling your Oak Island home, the improved sale-to-list ratios and faster days on market suggest buyers are still willing to pay near asking price—especially when a home is priced correctly and marketed well.


Seller tips:


✨ Pricing strategy matters more when inventory rises.

✨ Professional photos and strong online exposure help you stand out.

✨ Simple prep goes a long way: clean, bright, and coastal-ready. 🌊


Ready to Buy or Sell in Oak Island?


Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, a second home, or exploring Oak Island investment property opportunities, I’m happy to help you make sense of the numbers and build a plan.


Reach out anytime for:


➡️ A custom Oak Island home value estimate

➡️ A curated list of Oak Island listings that match your goals

➡️ A buyer or seller strategy session to help you move with confidence 😊


Contact me today at 910-518-JESS (5377) or email jess@jesswain.com to discuss how we can turn your home into someone’s dream coastal retreat. 🌊✨


Download the Full Oak Island Residential Market Summary for January 2026



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 Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7:49 AM.

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