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County Overview

Carteret County, North Carolina

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
718
⇧ 6.8%
Pending
165
23% pending ratio
Median Price
$588,074
⇧ 4.6%
Average Price
$772,851
⇧ 6.7%
Days on Market
99
⇧ 7.3%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Carteret County, North Carolina real estate market currently shows 718 active listings, with 165 pending sales. Homes are averaging 99 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 46 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 99 days on market compared to 92.3 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 4.6% year-over-year, from $562,001 to $588,074.

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Included Areas

Atlantic: 28511

Morehead City: 28557

Swansboro: 28584

Stacy: 28581

Smyrna: 28579

Sealevel: 28577

Salter Path: 28575

Newport: 28570

Marshallberg: 28553

Atlantic Beach: 28512

Harkers Island: 28531

Gloucester: 28528

Emerald Isle: 28594

Davis: 28524

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 17  ·  Population: 73,660  ·  Median household income: $68,481

Typical home value: $276,552  ·  Homeownership rate: 73.3%

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