Oak Island Market Snapshot 📸 September 2025
- Jessica Wainwright
- Oct 6
- 3 min read
Thinking About Selling Your Oak Island Home? Here’s Why Now Might Be the Perfect Time! 🏡✨
Are you a homeowner in Oak Island, North Carolina, wondering if now is a good time to sell your property? The latest real estate market trends for August and September 2025 reveal some exciting opportunities for sellers! If you’re considering listing your Oak Island home, check out these key market statistics and insights that could help you make the most of this hot market. 📊
High Buyer Demand & Active Listings 🏡
Active Listings: September 2025 saw 220 active residential listings, up from 183 in August. This means more buyers are looking at Oak Island properties right now!
New Listings: 37 new homes hit the market in September, compared to 56 in August. Fewer new listings in September can mean less competition for your home if you list now.
Strong Sales & Quick Turnover 🏡
Pending Listings: Although pending sales dropped from 35 in August to 5 in September, the market remains active and competitive, especially for well-priced, move-in-ready homes.
Sold Listings: 41 homes sold in September, while 67 homes closed in August, showing continued buyer interest in Oak Island real estate.
Impressive Sale Prices ➡️
Average Sale Price: In September 2025, the average sold price was $776,402, with a median of $662,500. August saw similar strength, with an average sold price of $764,746 and a median of $685,000.
List Price to Sale Price Ratios: Sellers received an average of 93.1% of their original list price in September (up from 92.1% in August) and 96.0% of their final list price (up from 95.8%). This means homes are selling close to asking price—a great sign for potential sellers!
Premium Price Points 🎯
Active Listings: The average active listing price in September was $867,092, with a median of $762,450. This highlights the premium value of Oak Island properties, especially those located on the island.
Days on Market (DOM) Are Improving 📊
Average Days on Market (ADOM): Down to 75 days in September from 86 in August.
Median Days on Market: Down to 51 days in September from 66 in August.
Faster Sales: Homes are selling more quickly, which is great news for sellers who want a smooth, speedy transaction!
Months of Inventory 📊
Months of Inventory: Jumped from 2.73 in August to 5.37 in September—creating a balanced market where sellers can still command strong offers while buyers have more choices.
Sale-to-List Price Ratios are Strong 💪🏻
Sale to Original List Price Ratio: Up to 93.1% in September (from 92.1% in August).
Sale to List Price Ratio: 96.0% in September (up from 95.8% in August).
What This Means: Oak Island sellers are getting close to their asking prices—sometimes even more! 🎉
Why List Your Oak Island Home Now? 🚀
High Buyer Demand: More active listings and strong sales volume show buyers are searching for Oak Island properties.
Premium Sale Prices: The average and median sold prices remain high, maximizing your return.
Quick Turnaround: Homes are spending fewer days on the market—perfect for sellers who want to move fast.
Favorable Market Conditions: With months of inventory rising, it’s a great time to list before more competition enters the market.
Let’s Make Your Sale a Success! 📞
As a local real estate expert specializing in Oak Island and Brunswick County, I offer professional marketing, strategic pricing, and expert guidance every step of the way. Let’s work together to make your home stand out and get top dollar!
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. Let’s make your Oak Island sale shine! 🌊✨
Download the Full Oak Island Residential Market Summary for September 2025
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. Data may have come from public tax records. © 2025 MLS and FBS. Prepared by Samantha A Talbott Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM.