Soundfrontsobx.com – OBX Market Report (December 2025 Full Year) Rick Kinne – Keller Williams Outer Banks 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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Soundfrontsobx.com OBX Market Report – December 2025 • This report is provided to you by Rick Kinne (REALTOR) with Keller Williams Outer Banks in Southern Shores, North Carolina. It is a monthly feature for my soundfronts OBX Facebook page and soundfrontsobx.com website, intended to keep you informed of the local real estate market. • I preface this report with the following: The Outer Banks Association of Realtor’s disclosure is printed on all of OBAR’s statistical reports and reads as follows: “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.” ”Active and Under Contract” data pulled 12/1/25. All other data pulled 12/5/25.
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Soundfrontsobx.com OBX Market Report – December 2025 Sales also take place through For Sale By Owner (FSBO’s) and Real Estate Agents who are not Realtors and therefore don’t have MLS access, etc. However, I don’t believe that amount is significant. • The Outer Banks market covered by OBAR is a bit unique. It’s a mixed market but it’s primarily a vacation/rental home market. Coverage stretches from lower Currituck County and the Dare County mainland, all along the beaches from Carova through Ocracoke. However, increasingly, we are seeing more properties within our MLS from outside of the core Outer Banks as local agents expand the markets they work in, and agents from outside of the local area also work here. •
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Executive Summary
Summary • Sales continue to be deterred by higher interest rates and higher prices but are up over last year • Unit sales are up by 3.4% and sales volume is up by 2.8% over last year • The overall median price is up 3% for Residential and down 9% for Land • Under Contract listings are down 22% for Residential over last year • Average Days on Market (DOM) is up 14 days and is at 70 • Inventory is down by 2% for Residential and up 6% for Land • The overall absorption rate is down by 4% for Residential and up 2% for Land 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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Residential Market Snapshot for December 2025 Full Year Overall Market
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
1,749
1,809
60
3.4%
Volume Sold
$ 1,256,865,372
$ 1,291,815,749
$ 34,950,377
2.8%
Median Price
$ 575,000
$ 589,500
$ 14,500
3%
UC Listings
228
178
-50
-22%
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
56
70
14
25%
708
680
-28
-4%
4.5
-0.4
-8%
Residential YTD Units Sold
4.9
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Land Market Snapshot for December 2025 Full Year Land YTD
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
412
385
-27
-7%
Volume Sold
$ 80,015,405
$ 75,327,211
$ (4,688,194)
-6%
Median Price
$ 138,000
$ 125,000
$ (13,000)
-9%
UC Listings
May-26
64
0
May-26
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
119
142
23
19%
327
332
5
2%
10.3
0.8
8%
Units Sold
9.5
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
December 2025 Statistics By Town… It’s always a good time to strategize and plan! Please feel free to call me to begin that process or to just talk about a specific market.
Corolla - December 2025 Full Year Corolla
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
249
221
-28
-11%
Volume Sold
$ 283,124,112
$ 238,708,382
$ (44,415,730)
-16%
Median Price
$ 860,000
$ 860,000
$ 0
0%
UC Listings
May-26
25
May-26
May-26
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
54
90
36
67%
May-26
122
May-26
May-26
May-26
6.6
May-26
May-26
Residential YTD Units Sold
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Duck - December 2025 Full Year Duck
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
105
98
-7
-7%
Volume Sold
$ 105,570,986
$ 104,884,512
$ (686,474)
-1%
Median Price
$ 889,000
$ 949,500
$ 60,500
7%
UC Listings
May-26
11
May-26
May-26
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
59
85
26
44%
May-26
61
May-26
May-26
May-26
7.5
May-26
May-26
Residential YTD Units Sold
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Southern Shores - December 2025 Full Year Southern Shores
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
83
91
8
10%
Volume Sold
$ 86,351,064
$ 86,086,150
$ (264,914)
0%
Median Price
$ 785,000
$ 782,000
$ (3,000)
0%
UC Listings
May-26
7
May-26
May-26
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
36
53
17
47%
May-26
16
May-26
May-26
May-26
2.1
May-26
May-26
Residential YTD Units Sold
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Kitty Hawk - December 2025 Full Year Kitty Hawk
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
90
86
-4
-4%
Volume Sold
$ 56,567,162
$ 60,290,790
$ 3,723,628
7%
Median Price
$ 592,500
$ 600,000
$ 7,500
1%
UC Listings
May-26
8
May-26
May-26
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
37
65
28
76%
May-26
25
May-26
May-26
May-26
3.5
May-26
May-26
Residential YTD Units Sold
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Kill Devil Hills - December 2025 Full Year Kill Devil Hills
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
272
263
-9
-3%
Volume Sold
$161,090,292
$ 176,136,934
$ 15,046,642
9%
Median Price
$ 550,000
$ 559,000
$ 9,000
2%
UC Listings
May-26
24
May-26
May-26
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
61
60
-1
-2%
May-26
76
May-26
May-26
May-26
3.5
May-26
May-26
Residential YTD Units Sold
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Colington - December 2025 Full Year Colington
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
94
99
5
5%
Volume Sold
$ 47,086,084
$ 51,983,273
$ 4,897,189
10%
Median Price
$ 485,000
$ 489,000
$ 4,000
1%
UC Listings
May-26
7
May-26
May-26
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
54
63
9
17%
May-26
26
May-26
May-26
May-26
3.2
May-26
May-26
Residential YTD Units Sold
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Nags Head - December 2025 Full Year Nags Head
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
142
169
27
19%
Volume Sold
$ 140,148,518
$ 148,402,839
$ 8,254,321
6%
Median Price
$ 825,500
$ 715,000
$ (110,500)
-13%
UC Listings
May-26
12
May-26
May-26
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
50
52
2
4%
May-26
49
May-26
May-26
May-26
3.5
May-26
May-26
Residential YTD Units Sold
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Roanoke Island - December 2025 Full Year Roanoke Island
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
101
143
42
42%
Volume Sold
$ 65,483,216
$ 89,565,844
$ 24,082,628
37%
Median Price
$ 557,000
$ 559,900
$ 2,900
1%
UC Listings
May-26
79
May-26
May-26
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
42
62
20
48%
May-26
33
May-26
May-26
May-26
2.8
May-26
May-26
Residential YTD Units Sold
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
All Hatteras Island - December 2025 Full Year
All Hatteras
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
225
233
8
4%
Volume Sold
$ 146,618,830
$ 154,087,271
$ 7,468,441
5%
Median Price
$ 569,000
$ 580,000
$ 11,000
2%
UC Listings
May-26
13
May-26
May-26
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
77
99
22
29%
May-26
119
May-26
May-26
May-26
6.1
May-26
May-26
Residential YTD Units Sold
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Currituck Mainland- December 2025 Full Year
Currituck Mainland
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
153
167
14
9%
Volume Sold
$ 63,582,538
$ 74,794,984
$ 11,212,446
18%
Median Price
$ 388,000
$ 420,000
$ 32,000
8%
UC Listings
May-26
25
May-26
May-26
Average DOM Active Listings (Inventory)
52
66
14
27%
May-26
61
May-26
May-26
Absorption Months
May-26
4.4
May-26
May-26
Residential YTD Units Sold
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)
Ocracoke - December 2025 Full Year Ocracoke
12/31/2024
12/31/2025
Plus or Minus
%
21
35
14
67%
Volume Sold
$ 14,673,500
$ 19,885,350
$ 5,211,850
36%
Median Price
$ 568,000
$ 475,000
$ (93,000)
-16%
UC Listings
May-26
10
May-26
May-26
Average DOM
75
118
43
57%
May-26
18
May-26
May-26
May-26
6.2
May-26
May-26
Residential YTD
Units Sold
Active Listings (Inventory) Absorption Months
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. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (1/1/2024) through (12/31/2025)