Blended score for Holden Beach's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

4.2 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

15 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks7

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Virginia Williamson Elem

7.12 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 499
Student:teacher ratio: 15.1:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

Middle

Cedar Grove Middle

4.46 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 459
Student:teacher ratio: 14.3:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

High

Brunswick County Early College

9.92 mi away · Grades 9-13

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.8

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 365
Student:teacher ratio: 33.2:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Holden Beach, from Brunswick County Airport.

54°F

Clear

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ZIP codes in Holden Beach

28462 · 407 for sale

Holden Beach real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Holden Beach right now?+

There are currently 60 active listings in Holden Beach, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Holden Beach?+

The median list price for active listings in Holden Beach is $882,000. Homes are spending an average of 177 days on market.

Is Holden Beach's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Holden Beach have fallen 20.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Holden Beach?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Holden Beach are Not In Subdivision, Pointe West, Bacon Island Harbor.

What schools serve Holden Beach?+

The closest public schools to Holden Beach's center are Virginia Williamson Elem, Cedar Grove Middle, Brunswick County Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Holden Beach walkable?+

Holden Beach's center has a walkability score of 19 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 6 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.