Active Listings
120
⇩ 5.5% vs 127 last year
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Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The MOREHEAD CITY, NC real estate market (28557) currently shows 120 active listings, with 35 pending sales. Homes are averaging 63 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 7 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 63 days on market compared to 64 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 2.5% year-over-year, from $475,000 to $486,950.
Whether you are buying or selling in MOREHEAD CITY, NC, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 15,379 · Density: 418.5/mi² · Median household income: $62,947
Typical home value: $303,976 · Homeownership: 64.0%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28557 | Morehead City, NC 28557 | 0.0 mi | 104 | $77,353,432 | $533,500 | $743,783 |
| 28570 | Newport, NC 28570 | 8.1 mi | 98 | $72,827,818 | $532,500 | $743,141 |
| 28531 | Harkers Island, NC 28531 | 10.8 mi | 9 | $4,617,999 | $389,000 | $513,111 |
| 28553 | Marshallberg, NC 28553 | 13.2 mi | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $285,000 |
| 28579 | Smyrna, NC 28579 | 14.4 mi | 3 | $1,348,350 | $449,450 | $449,450 |
| 28594 | Emerald Isle, NC 28594 | 16.9 mi | 126 | $165,638,970 | $1,039,750 | $1,314,595 |
| 28581 | Stacy, NC 28581 | 19.3 mi | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $195,000 |
| 28571 | Oriental, NC 28571 | 21.9 mi | 55 | $31,754,800 | $472,450 | $577,360 |
| 28520 | Cedar Island, NC 28520 | 22.6 mi | 4 | $2,049,900 | $482,450 | $512,475 |
| 28511 | Atlantic, NC 28511 | 24.9 mi | 3 | $1,238,001 | $419,000 | $412,667 |
| 28529 | Grantsboro, NC 28529 | 27.3 mi | 2 | $610,000 | $305,000 | $305,000 |
| 28539 | Hubert, NC 28539 | 28.1 mi | 140 | $51,512,440 | $333,850 | $367,946 |
| 28560 | New Bern, NC 28560 | 30.1 mi | 232 | $93,863,488 | $349,900 | $404,584 |
As of July 2026, there are 120 active listings in MOREHEAD CITY, NC (zip code 28557), compared to 127 the prior year.
The median listing price in MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557 is $486,950 as of July 2026, a 2.5% increase from $475,000 the prior year.
Homes in MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557 spend an average of 63 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 64 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of July 2026, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 7 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 63 days on market compared to 64 days last year.
With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557 save an estimated $9,739 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $486,950. 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.