The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28429 sells for about $544,990, or $201 per square foot.
Prices are up +21.08% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,095 a month.
ZIP 28429 — Castle Hayne
The Castle Hayne housing market is experiencing significant price appreciation driven by new construction and high demand for suburban living. While inventory remains relatively tight, the influx of new residential developments is providing options for buyers. The market remains stable with strong rental demand supporting the overall valuation.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking new construction in a suburban setting with proximity to Wilmington's urban core.
Median prices moved up 21.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-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) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 17.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 28429, New Hanover County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Public schools serving the area are part of the New Hanover County school system, which provides standard regional educational services.
The area is subject to coastal weather patterns and hurricane risks common to the southeastern North Carolina region.
Development is driven by new residential construction projects such as River Bluffs and Sidbury Station, catering to growth in the Wilmington metropolitan area.
Property taxes are assessed by New Hanover County; specific rates and exemptions are determined by the county's annual budget and assessment cycle.
Residents primarily commute via the Castle Hayne Road corridor toward Wilmington's employment and commercial centers.
The area features access to the Northeast Cape Fear River, local parks, and proximity to the shopping and dining amenities of northern Wilmington.
The rental market shows strong demand with a median rent of $2,318, reflecting a 13.18% year-over-year increase.
The local economy is integrated with the broader Wilmington MSA, which is anchored by healthcare, education, and tourism sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with Castle Hayne Road serving as the main arterial route connecting to Wilmington.
Significant residential expansion is occurring through master-planned communities and new subdivision developments.
Parcels are served by New Hanover County administrative and school districts.
Property insurance premiums in this coastal region are influenced by hurricane and flood risk exposure.
Data sourced from GreatData.com and US Census Bureau estimates.
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.
- Indochine Restaurant4.56.8 mi
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park4.49.1 mi
- Live Oak Bank Pavilion4.26.9 mi
- Wilmington Convention Center4.57.3 mi
- Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College4.87.1 mi
- Battleship North Carolina4.87.8 mi
- Wilmington Riverwalk, Battleship Eastside Site.4.77.7 mi
- Airlie Gardens4.89 mi
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park4.49.1 mi
- Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier4.510.4 mi
- Battleship North Carolina4.87.8 mi
- The Cotton Exchange4.57.4 mi
- The Children's Museum of Wilmington4.47.8 mi
- Cameron Art Museum4.610.6 mi
- Cape Fear Museum of History and Science4.77.4 mi
- Airlie Gardens4.89 mi
- Long Leaf Park4.78.9 mi
- Ogden Park4.75.8 mi
- Smith Creek Park4.84.3 mi
- N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center4.89.4 mi
- Carolina Yacht Club4.510.8 mi
- Port City Marina4.57.1 mi
- Wrightsville SUP - Kayak & SUP Rentals, Lessons, and more510 mi
- Inlet Watch Yacht Club4.717.9 mi
- Seapath Yacht Club4.79.9 mi
- Cape Fear Country Club4.68.2 mi
- Castle Bay Links Golf Course4.211.7 mi
- Wilmington Municipal Golf Course4.19 mi
- Magnolia Greens Golf Course4.411.4 mi
- Porters Neck Country Club4.68.4 mi
- Independence Mall4.18.5 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.37.2 mi
- Kohl's4.46.8 mi
- Marshalls4.28 mi
- HomeGoods4.47.3 mi
- Wilmington International Airport4.34.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational boating and fishing access.
A master-planned community featuring extensive trails and riverfront amenities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.