Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The COVE CITY, NC real estate market (28523) currently shows 2 active listings. Homes are averaging 108 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 108 days on market compared to 46 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 51.5% year-over-year, from $247,450 to $374,950.
Population: 2,495 · Density: 14.7/mi² · Median household income: $43,994
Typical home value: $149,389 · Homeownership: 70.6%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28523 | Cove City, NC 28523 | 0.0 mi | 6 | $1,889,898 | $259,950 | $314,983 |
| 28586 | Vanceboro, NC 28586 | 10.6 mi | 13 | $3,723,525 | $263,450 | $286,425 |
| 28562 | New Bern, NC 28562 | 13.0 mi | 302 | $139,676,208 | $382,328 | $462,504 |
| 28530 | Grifton, NC 28530 | 13.3 mi | 33 | $7,633,692 | $234,900 | $231,324 |
| 28519 | Bridgeton, NC 28519 | 16.8 mi | 1 | $767,000 | $767,000 | $767,000 |
| 28560 | New Bern, NC 28560 | 18.8 mi | 232 | $93,863,488 | $349,900 | $404,584 |
| 27817 | Chocowinity, NC 27817 | 20.7 mi | 22 | $12,434,664 | $577,393 | $565,212 |
| 27837 | Grimesland, NC 27837 | 21.9 mi | 59 | $30,998,364 | $391,338 | $525,396 |
| 28590 | Winterville, NC 28590 | 22.7 mi | 159 | $55,841,277 | $326,000 | $351,203 |
| 28555 | Maysville, NC 28555 | 23.4 mi | 54 | $21,007,080 | $325,750 | $389,020 |
| 28529 | Grantsboro, NC 28529 | 24.8 mi | 2 | $610,000 | $305,000 | $305,000 |
| 28546 | Jacksonville, NC 28546 | 26.2 mi | 426 | $135,997,092 | $329,500 | $319,242 |
| 28572 | Pink Hill, NC 28572 | 27.5 mi | 13 | $5,595,421 | $292,450 | $430,417 |
As of September 2026, there are 2 active listings in COVE CITY, NC (zip code 28523), compared to 4 the prior year.
The median listing price in COVE CITY, NC 28523 is $374,950 as of September 2026, a 51.5% increase from $247,450 the prior year.
Homes in COVE CITY, NC 28523 spend an average of 108 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 46 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, COVE CITY, NC 28523 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 108 days on market compared to 46 days last year.
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