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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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
ZIP coverage: 17 · Population: 73,660 · Median household income: $68,481
Typical home value: $276,552 · Homeownership rate: 73.3%