Cities with the most expensive homes in the Wilmington metro area

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February 24, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Wilmington metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 19, the sits at 6.22%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Wilmington metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 14 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

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#14. Ivanhoe, NC

- Typical home value: $161,117
- 1-year price change: -4.6%
- 5-year price change: +14.0%

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#13. Wallace, NC

- Typical home value: $212,467
- 1-year price change: +4.2%
- 5-year price change: +48.4%

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#12. Atkinson, NC

- Typical home value: $213,191
- 1-year price change: -5.2%
- 5-year price change: +21.5%

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#11. Currie, NC

- Typical home value: $235,518
- 1-year price change: -8.5%
- 5-year price change: +15.4%

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#10. Burgaw, NC

- Typical home value: $277,216
- 1-year price change: -3.7%
- 5-year price change: +41.7%

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#9. Castle Hayne, NC

- Typical home value: $355,872
- 1-year price change: -2.5%
- 5-year price change: +38.6%

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#8. Rocky Point, NC

- Typical home value: $361,022
- 1-year price change: -1.4%
- 5-year price change: +37.1%

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#7. Wilmington, NC

- Typical home value: $408,845
- 1-year price change: -1.3%
- 5-year price change: +43.2%

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#6. Hampstead, NC

- Typical home value: $476,885
- 1-year price change: -0.5%
- 5-year price change: +37.8%

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#5. Carolina Beach, NC

- Typical home value: $592,506
- 1-year price change: -2.7%
- 5-year price change: +45.1%

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#4. Surf City, NC

- Typical home value: $617,228
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +55.0%

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#3. Kure Beach, NC

- Typical home value: $745,017
- 1-year price change: -4.6%
- 5-year price change: +43.7%

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#2. Topsail Beach, NC

- Typical home value: $928,914
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: +53.4%

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#1. Wrightsville Beach, NC

- Typical home value: $1,666,536
- 1-year price change: +6.3%
- 5-year price change: +62.6%

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