Market Commentary: August 2024

Here are the latest OBX Real Estate Stats. As we reach the 2nd half of 2024 the Outer Banks real estate market has taken a breather from the frantic pace of the last few years.  The market is certainly feeling the effects of high interest rates with the number of sales down drastically down from 2023.  The rise in rates has put buyers on the sidelines but with rates finally coming down things are starting to pick up. Inventory is starting to grow and the one bright spot for buyers is we are starting to see more price reductions and negotiations take place. Prices are coming down off the all-time highs from earlier this year. June , July, and August saw a slight decrease in the average sold price for the first time in 5 years. We will have to wait and see if this is temporary or the beginning of a downward trend. While the buyer pool is drastically less than previous years. There are still those looking to invest in the Outer Banks, especially cash buyers, representing approx. 40% of all sales.

The big questions as we move into the end of 2024 are 1) Will prices continue to fall and by how much 2) How long will it take for inventory to get back to normal levels 3) Will the FED finally drop interest rates this year?? Rates have fallen to the mid 6% range and my lenders are telling me we could see interest rates hit 6% by the end of the year.  At this point I don’t see a huge price correction coming like 2008 when prices dropped 40%.  With so many buyers on the sidelines if rates do drop, I see buyers coming back in force which should keep prices level for the next year. Inventory could take another 12-18 months to recover to normal levels if the buyers do show back up. Long term the market outlook is still very positive. Each year so many first-time visitors discover the Outer Banks, creating a new set of homebuyers, that will keep the market moving for years to come. Whether you are looking for a 2nd home, investment, primary, or retirement property there is a property out there for you.

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Disclaimer: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Data provided from 2003 to 2024

Outer Banks Real Estate Statistics

For those of you that love numbers this page is for you!! Check back each month for the latest stats on the Outer Banks Real Estate Market. The information below is for the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, and Pirates Cove. The stats are for single family residential properties, condo’s, and townhouses. Land and commercial properties are NOT included in these stats.

Sold Listings 01/01/2024 to 8/31/2024
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
880 56 $675,000  $843,592 $5,952,125 $53,000
Sold Listings 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2023
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
1262 52 $640,000  $808,764 $7,007,077 $175,000
Sold Listings 01/01/2022 to 12/31/2022
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
1845 37 $650,000  $822,435 $5,000,000 $130,250
Sold Listings 01/01/2021 to 012/31/2021
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
2612 54 $545,000  $706,600 $6,000,000 $107,000
Sold Listings 01/01/2020 to 012/31/2020
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
2434 118 $440,000  $533,624 $5,000,000 $72,000
Sold Listings 1/01/2019 to 12/31/2019
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
1648 126 $362,500  $448,294 $3,250,000 $49,000
Sold Listings 1/01/2018 to 12/31/2018
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
1545 136 $350,000  $451,322 $5,100,000 $64,900
Sold Listings 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
1544 163 $342,700  $424,263 $3,250,000 $42,000
Sold Listings 01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
1415 210 $325,000  $403,155 $2,825,000 $62,000
Sold Listings 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
1350 225 $325,000  $412,791 $4.900,000 $30,500
Sold Listings 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
1194 218 $319,500  $420,884 $5,000,000 $54,900
Sold Listings 01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
1163 236 $321,000  $402,890 $3,175,000 $23,000
Sold Listings 01/01/2012 to 12/31/2012
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
1209 230 $330,000  $420,245 $3,750,000 $55,000
Sold Listings 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2010
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
1108 217 $335,000 $407,068 $3,650,000 $49,000
Sold Listings 01/01/2009 to 12/31/2009
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
874 208 $340,000 $426,875 $3,100,000 $77,500
Sold Listings 01/01/2008 to 12/31/2008
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
802 210 $385,000 $483,712 $3,675,000 $92,450
Sold Listings 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2007
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
958 192 $405,00 $527,007 $4,500,000 $115,000
Sold Listings -1/01/2006 to 12/31/2006
# of Sold Listings Avg Days On Market Median Price Avg Price Max Price Min Price
982 163 $434,000 $556,090 $3,940,000 $129,000

Disclaimer: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Data provided from 2003 to 2024