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CEDAR ISLAND, NC 28520

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Carteret County
Seller's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
4
⇩ 20% vs 5 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$424,950
⇧ 9.1% vs $389,500 last year
Average Price
$477,225
⇧ 19.8% vs $398,475 last year
Days on Market
94
⇩ 60.2% vs 236 days last year

Market Context

Population: 170  ·  Density: 0.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $66,625

Typical home value: $0  ·  Homeownership: 70.3%

Market Analysis

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

The CEDAR ISLAND, NC real estate market (28520) currently shows 4 active listings. Homes are averaging 94 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 94 days on market compared to 236 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 9.1% year-over-year, from $389,500 to $424,950.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 4 this year vs 5 last year
  • Days on market: 94 now vs 236 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $424,950 (+9.1% YoY)
  • Average: $477,225 (+19.8% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 34.3 miles — 330 listings ($216,676,009 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28520Cedar Island, NC 285200.0 mi4$1,908,900$424,950$477,225
28511Atlantic, NC 285116.6 mi2$829,000$414,500$414,500
28579Smyrna, NC 2857911.0 mi2$1,199,800$599,900$599,900
28516Beaufort, NC 2851612.0 mi137$95,384,058$544,450$696,234
28556Merritt, NC 2855617.1 mi16$10,454,496$605,000$653,406
28531Harkers Island, NC 2853118.9 mi11$5,674,779$400,000$515,889
28510Arapahoe, NC 2851021.0 mi27$12,480,966$445,000$462,258
28515Bayboro, NC 2851521.9 mi8$3,735,840$342,000$466,980
28552Lowland, NC 2855223.9 mi1$135,000$135,000$135,000
28529Grantsboro, NC 2852926.6 mi4$1,220,000$305,000$305,000
28570Newport, NC 2857027.5 mi91$65,774,345$499,000$722,795
27960Ocracoke, NC 2796031.8 mi25$16,344,825$650,000$653,793
28519Bridgeton, NC 2851934.3 mi2$1,534,000$767,000$767,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CEDAR ISLAND, NC 28520?

As of January 2026, there are 4 active listings in CEDAR ISLAND, NC (zip code 28520), compared to 5 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CEDAR ISLAND, NC 28520?

The median listing price in CEDAR ISLAND, NC 28520 is $424,950 as of January 2026, a 9.1% increase from $389,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in CEDAR ISLAND, NC?

Homes in CEDAR ISLAND, NC 28520 spend an average of 94 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 236 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CEDAR ISLAND, NC 28520?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, CEDAR ISLAND, NC 28520 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 94 days on market compared to 236 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in CEDAR ISLAND, NC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CEDAR ISLAND, NC 28520 save an estimated $8,499 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $424,950. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.