Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Carteret County, NC real estate market currently shows 741 active listings, with 179 pending sales. Homes are averaging 88 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 66 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 88 days on market compared to 96 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 2.7% year-over-year, from $577,300 to $562,000.
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Population: 73,660 · Density: 169.2/mi² · Median household income: $68,481
Typical home value: $276,552 · Homeownership: 73.3%
Atlantic: 28511
Atlantic Beach: 28512
Beaufort: 28516
Cedar Island: 28520
Davis: 28524
Emerald Isle: 28594
Gloucester: 28528
Harkers Island: 28531
Marshallberg: 28553
Morehead City: 28557
Newport: 28570
Salter Path: 28575
Sealevel: 28577
Smyrna: 28579
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.