Is Surf City, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Surf City is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Surf City was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Surf City is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Surf City, NC

How much do homes in Surf City, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$534,530

$381/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$43,470(-7.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Surf City have sold for 7.5% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Surf City was $534,530 in November 2024, down 7.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $381.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $385.2K$370K
-4.0%
2 $335K$345K
+3.0%
3 $570K$532.5K
-6.6%
4 $650K$550K
-15.4%
5+ $1.0M$999.7K
-4.8%

Summary: Surf City housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 6.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 15.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

North Topsail Beach
+4.7%
Topsail Township
+1.5%
Stump Sound Township
+0.8%
Sneads Ferry
-0.5%
Surf City
-7.5%

Housing Supply in Surf City, NC

How many homes are available in Surf City, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
113121+7.1%

Summary: The Surf City real estate market had 121 homes for sale in November 2024, a 7.1% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 45
+25.0%
2 1110
-9.1%
3 4043
+7.5%
4 3942
+7.7%
5+ 1921
+10.5%

Summary: The Surf City housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1519+26.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

13 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Surf City, you may be able to get a good deal. 68.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 19 homes were sold or pending in Surf City in November 2024, up by 26.7% month-over-month. Of the 19 sold homes, 68% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 11% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Surf City, NC

How long does it take to sell a home in Surf City, NC?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
61 Days58 Days-3.7%

Summary: Homes in Surf City had an average of 58 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 3.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

7 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Surf City has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During November 2024, 19 homes were sold in Surf City; 37% of homes were sold within 30 days, 47% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 16% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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