The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28479 sells for about $362,472, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 28479 — Winnabow
The 28479 housing market shows steady growth with a 1.2% year-over-year increase in home values, supported by consistent demand from commuters. While inventory remains tight, the market is balanced by moderate price appreciation and a stable rental sector. Figures for specific metrics like active inventory and days on market are based on current regional trends as ZIP-level data is limited.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters looking for more space and lower entry prices compared to the Wilmington urban core, while still maintaining access to coastal amenities.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 7.2% — 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 7.8%/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 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 28479, Brunswick 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.
Crime rates in the Winnabow area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural-suburban transition zone.
Schools serving the 28479 area are part of the Brunswick County School District, which maintains a mix of rural and suburban school environments with moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to hurricane and tropical storm risks due to its proximity to the North Carolina coast, necessitating flood insurance for many properties in low-lying zones.
Growth is driven by the expansion of the nearby Leland and Wilmington employment hubs, with significant residential development occurring as commuters seek more affordable land.
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.
Commuters primarily travel via US-74/76 toward Wilmington for employment, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
The area offers access to the Brunswick River and various local parks, with proximity to coastal beaches and golf courses in the broader Brunswick County region.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family homes, with moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand from families and workers in the Wilmington metro area.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Wilmington metro area, with major sectors including healthcare, education, and tourism, alongside local retail and construction.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US-74/76 serving as the main artery connecting the area to the regional employment core.
Development is focused on residential expansion and supporting infrastructure to accommodate the population growth spilling over from Leland.
Brunswick County performs periodic revaluations to ensure property assessments align with current market values.
Parcels are subject to Brunswick County property taxes and various fire/rescue district levies.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to coastal wind and flood risk profiles, requiring careful policy selection for homeowners.
North Carolina continues to see strong net domestic migration, with Brunswick County being one of the fastest-growing counties in the state.
North Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 28479 profile.
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.
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park4.411.8 mi
- Flip N Fly4.614.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.414.7 mi
- Green Light Escape Room, LLC59.6 mi
- Crossfire Wilmington: Indoor Paintball, Axe Throwing, Gellyball, and Foam Dart Battles4.811.5 mi
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher4.612.8 mi
- Indochine Restaurant4.511.2 mi
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park4.411.8 mi
- Live Oak Bank Pavilion4.210.2 mi
- Wilmington Convention Center4.59.8 mi
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher4.612.8 mi
- Battleship North Carolina4.89.4 mi
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk4.510.5 mi
- Wilmington Riverwalk, Battleship Eastside Site.4.79.5 mi
- Carolina Beach State Park4.79 mi
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher4.612.8 mi
- Battleship North Carolina4.89.4 mi
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site4.812.6 mi
- Oak Island Lighthouse4.615.8 mi
- The Cotton Exchange4.59.7 mi
- Fort Fisher State Recreation Area4.812.8 mi
- Carolina Beach State Park4.79 mi
- Long Leaf Park4.710.9 mi
- Freeman Park Beach4.610.2 mi
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site4.812.6 mi
- Deep Point Marina & Yacht Club4.513.5 mi
- Morningstar Marinas Southport4.714 mi
- St James Properties4.111.3 mi
- Carolina Yacht Club4.514.9 mi
- Port City Marina4.510 mi
- Beau Rivage Golf & Resort4.47.8 mi
- Cape Fear Country Club4.69.8 mi
- Wilmington Municipal Golf Course4.111.2 mi
- Magnolia Greens Golf Course4.47.3 mi
- Olde Fort Golf Course4.13.5 mi
- Independence Mall4.110 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.312.6 mi
- Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point4.610 mi
- HomeGoods4.412.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at Pine Valley4.69.4 mi
- Wilmington International Airport4.312.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides boat access and trails along the river.
A popular local course serving the surrounding residential communities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.