Active Listings
110
⇧ 41% vs 78 last year
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Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The MOREHEAD CITY, NC real estate market (28557) currently shows 110 active listings, with 37 pending sales. Homes are averaging 75 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 32 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 48 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 6.1% year-over-year, from $497,000 to $527,500.
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 March 2026, there are 110 active listings in MOREHEAD CITY, NC (zip code 28557), compared to 78 the prior year.
The median listing price in MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557 is $527,500 as of March 2026, a 6.1% increase from $497,000 the prior year.
Homes in MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557 spend an average of 75 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 48 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 32 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 48 days last year.
With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557 save an estimated $10,550 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $527,500. 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.