The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28461 sells for about $475,000, or $242 per square foot.
Prices are up +21.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 122 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,356 a month.
ZIP 28461 — Southport
The 28461 housing market is experiencing significant price appreciation, with median home values rising over 21% year-over-year. While demand remains steady, the market is currently characterized as not very competitive, with a high median days on market. Data for specific metrics like months of supply and effective tax rates are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This area is well-suited for retirees and family buyers seeking coastal living, given the high owner-occupancy rate and the prevalence of larger, multi-bedroom homes.
Median prices moved up 21.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 122 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 6.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 28461, North Carolina
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools serving the Bald Head Island area are part of the Brunswick County school system, generally characterized by high performance ratings due to the affluent, low-density nature of the community.
The area faces significant coastal hazard risks, including hurricane-force winds, storm surge, and flooding, which heavily influence property insurance availability and premiums.
The area is experiencing steady population growth and rising demand for housing, with significant residential development activity noted in communities like St. James.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
Commuting requires a ferry transit to the mainland, followed by a drive to employment centers in Wilmington or Southport.
The area features coastal access, proximity to Bald Head Island, and various golf and community amenities within the Southport and Boiling Spring Lakes vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of 3+ bedroom units, with a median rent of $1,356.
The local economy is driven by tourism, residential real estate development, and services supporting the growing population in Brunswick County.
Transportation is restricted to golf carts, bicycles, and walking; mainland access is provided exclusively by a private ferry service.
Ongoing residential expansion is visible through new construction projects in Boiling Spring Lakes and Southport.
Brunswick County utilizes a cyclical reappraisal process to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to special assessments for the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority and local utility districts.
Property insurance is highly specialized and expensive due to the island's extreme exposure to coastal storm events.
North Carolina is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient trustee-led sales.
North Carolina requires sellers to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement.
Data sourced from postal-codes.net and Census Bureau aggregations.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher4.66.9 mi
- Indochine Restaurant4.518.9 mi
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park4.418.2 mi
- Live Oak Bank Pavilion4.218.6 mi
- Wilmington Convention Center4.518.2 mi
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher4.66.9 mi
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk4.59.1 mi
- Carolina Beach State Park4.78.3 mi
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site4.87.3 mi
- Freeman Park Beach4.610.4 mi
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher4.66.9 mi
- Battleship North Carolina4.817.8 mi
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site4.87.3 mi
- Oak Island Lighthouse4.66.7 mi
- The Cotton Exchange4.518 mi
- Fort Fisher State Recreation Area4.87.1 mi
- Carolina Beach State Park4.78.3 mi
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site4.87.3 mi
- Freeman Park Beach4.610.4 mi
- Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site4.76.5 mi
- Deep Point Marina & Yacht Club4.54.9 mi
- Morningstar Marinas Southport4.75 mi
- St James Properties4.13.2 mi
- Port City Marina4.518.4 mi
- Inlet Watch Yacht Club4.710.7 mi
- Carolina National Golf Club4.111.4 mi
- Beau Rivage Golf & Resort4.411.6 mi
- Lockwood Folly Country Club4.111 mi
- Olde Fort Golf Course4.110 mi
- St James Properties4.13.2 mi
- Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point4.69.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Oak Island Marketplace4.66.8 mi
- Harris Teeter4.512.3 mi
- Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant4.611.9 mi
- The Veggie Wagon4.78.8 mi
- Wilmington International Airport4.320.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A prominent barrier island accessible by ferry, known for its natural beauty and historic lighthouse.
Historic downtown waterfront area featuring parks, dining, and views of the Cape Fear River.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.