Sunset Beach Real Estate
Sunset Beach anchors the southern end of the Brunswick Islands, prized for its wide, uncrowded beach and a slower pace than nearby Myrtle Beach.
Sunset Beach market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Sunset Beach, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Sunset Beach
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Recently sold in Sunset Beach
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Sunset Beach
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Sunset 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).
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.
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.0:1
- District
- Brunswick County Schools
- Enrollment
- 674
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
- District
- Brunswick County Schools
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student:teacher ratio
- 33.2:1
- District
- Brunswick County Schools
Current Weather
Live conditions in Sunset Beach, from North Myrtle Beach Grand Strand Airport.
Cities near Sunset Beach
ZIP codes in Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Sunset Beach right now?+
There are currently 265 active listings in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Sunset Beach?+
The median list price for active listings in Sunset Beach is $317,900. Homes are spending an average of 141 days on market.
Is Sunset Beach's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Sunset Beach have risen 31.9% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Sunset Beach?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Sunset Beach are Sea Trail Plantation, Not In Subdivision, Ocean Ridge Plantation.
What schools serve Sunset Beach?+
The closest public schools to Sunset Beach's center are Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary, Shallotte Middle, Brunswick County Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Sunset Beach walkable?+
Sunset Beach's center has a walkability score of 20 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.