Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach sits in the beach STR category — a market profile with specific seasonal patterns, guest expectations, and regulatory considerations. The moderate STR regulatory environment shapes which acquisitions are workable.
Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach, NC is a medium short-term rental DSCR market. Property type: Beach. Median home value approximately $525K. Average nightly rate: $295.
Occupancy rate in Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach averages approximately 55%, which combined with the nightly rate produces gross annual revenue per property of approximately $59K.
Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach NC coastal STR. STR regulatory environment in Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach: moderate.
Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach seasonality and tourism patterns
Tourism patterns in Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach produce specific seasonal patterns. Lenders annualize these patterns when computing DSCR coverage.
Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach STR economics
At $525K median home value and $295 nightly rate at 55% occupancy, Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach STR economics produce gross revenue of approximately $59K per property. Operating costs typically consume 30-50% of gross, netting roughly $36K to operating income before debt service.
Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach specific FAQ
Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach sees varied seasonal patterns. Lenders use annual averaged occupancy in underwriting.
Property type performance varies in Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach. Analyze comparable data via AirDNA.
Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach has moderate STR regulations.
Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach averages approximately 55% occupancy. Premium properties outperform; standard properties cluster near average.
Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach averages approximately $295 per night. Premium units command 1.5-2.5x average.
Full-service STR management in Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach runs 20-35% of gross revenue. Co-host arrangements run 15-25%. Self-management saves the fee but consumes 10-20 hours weekly.
A Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach STR at the median home value of $525K typically requires 25-30% down, furniture and setup ($15K-50K), reserves (6-12 months PITIA), and closing costs. Total initial capital roughly $219K+.
Bottom line for Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach STR investors
STR investing in Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach demands more operational attention than long-term-rental DSCR. The trade-off: 1.5-2.5x gross revenue compared to traditional rental, but 30-50% of gross consumed by operations. Net economics typically beat long-term-rental on the same property for operators who execute on the operational side.
STR regulations vary by city and change frequently. Verify current local rules before acquisition.