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Move-Up Homes in Wilmington, NC

An editorially curated view of every active move-up homes listing in Wilmington, NC. Updated in real time from the local MLS, presented without the noise.

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Wilmington Market — Move-Up Homes Comparison

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Wilmington
Move-Up Homes
inventory
Active Listings
1,252
29
Sold (Past 6 Mo.)
2,032
42
Under Contract
418
10
pricing
Avg. List Price
$700,300
$531,030 ↓ 24%
Cost / Sq. Ft.
$304
$290
typical home
Living Area
2,046 ft²
1,842 ft²
Avg. Beds
3.3
3.1
Avg. Baths
2.8
2.8
Days on Market
94
79 ↓ 15%

Move-Up Homes in Wilmington: Market Data

Data as of (MLS snapshot; listings below update live)

ClickyRegina Drury Real Estate Group's review of MLS data as of October 19, 2026 shows 29 active listings for Wilmington move-up homes, with a median of 59 days on the market. That is about 2% of the 1,252 active listings in Wilmington across every property type. In addition, 10 listings were under contract, and 42 sold over the past six months, roughly 7 a month. At that pace, there are about 4.1 months of supply, which is generally considered a balanced market. The median asking price was $430,235, about $246 per square foot, for a median of 1,879 square feet. That price was $44,215 below the $474,450 median for all active listings in Wilmington, across every property type. The middle half of these listings was priced between $352,000 and $640,000. The largest share of these listings was in Riverlights. If you're buying, there has been a steady choice of listings to compare. If you're selling, pricing close to recent comparable sales is what gets homes moving.

Move-Up Homes in Wilmington, NC, October 19, 2026
MeasureValue
Active listings29
All active listings in Wilmington, every property type1,252
Under contract10
Sold, past six months42
Months of supply4.1
Median list price$430,235
Middle half of list prices$352,000 to $640,000
Median list price, all Wilmington listings$474,450
Median price per square foot$246
Median square feet1,879
Median days on market59

Wilmington subdivisions with the most active move-up homes

  • Riverlights: 6 active

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Market questions

How many Wilmington move-up homes are for sale?

There were 29 Wilmington move-up homes for sale as of October 19, 2026, based on ClickyRegina Drury Real Estate Group's review of MLS data.

What is the median price of Wilmington move-up homes?

The median list price of Wilmington move-up homes was $430,235 as of October 19, 2026.

What is the typical price range for Wilmington move-up homes?

The middle half of active listings for Wilmington move-up homes was priced between $352,000 and $640,000.

How much do Wilmington move-up homes cost per square foot?

The median price per square foot for Wilmington move-up homes was $246, for a median of 1,879 square feet.

What is the typical time on market for Wilmington move-up homes?

The median listing for Wilmington move-up homes had been on the market 59 days as of October 19, 2026.

How do Wilmington move-up homes stack up against other cities?

As of October 19, 2026, there were 29 Wilmington move-up homes for sale. In the same search, Southport had 12 move-up homes for sale at a median list price of $396,950, Leland had 10 move-up homes for sale and Oak Island had 7 move-up homes for sale.

Are Wilmington move-up homes priced above or below the Wilmington median?

The median list price of Wilmington move-up homes, $430,235, was $44,215 below the $474,450 median for all active listings in Wilmington, across every property type.

Listing data courtesy of the North Carolina Regional Multiple Listing Service.

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