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EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Carteret County
Balanced Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 28594

Bayshore Park · Country Club Point · Lands End · Ocean Crest · Pebble Beach · Point Emerald Villas · Queens Court · Sound of the Sea

Market Analysis

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

The EMERALD ISLE, NC real estate market (28594) currently shows 162 active listings, with 26 pending sales. Homes are averaging 60 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 49 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 60 days on market compared to 67 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 10% year-over-year, from $816,000 to $898,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 3,870  ·  Density: 261.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $85,982

Typical home value: $527,341  ·  Homeownership: 84.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
162
⇧ 43.4% vs 113 last year
Pending
26
16% pending ratio
Median Price
$898,000
⇧ 10% vs $816,000 last year
Average Price
$1,222,232
⇩ 4.5% vs $1,280,249 last year
Days on Market
60
⇩ 10.4% vs 67 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$515
⇩ 0.4% vs $517/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,838 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 162 this year vs 113 last year
  • Days on market: 60 now vs 67 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $898,000 (+10% YoY)
  • Average: $1,222,232 (-4.5% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 32.5 miles — 2,172 listings ($1,184,672,109 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28594Emerald Isle, NC 285940.0 mi126$165,638,970$1,039,750$1,314,595
28582Stella, NC 285829.4 mi11$4,430,448$371,175$402,768
28539Hubert, NC 2853911.9 mi140$51,512,440$333,850$367,946
28544Midway Park, NC 2854416.5 mi13$2,889,627$213,500$222,279
28557Morehead City, NC 2855716.9 mi104$77,353,432$533,500$743,783
28546Jacksonville, NC 2854623.5 mi426$135,997,092$329,500$319,242
28460Sneads Ferry, NC 2846024.2 mi343$219,438,366$443,500$639,762
28531Harkers Island, NC 2853126.7 mi9$4,617,999$389,000$513,111
28540Jacksonville, NC 2854027.2 mi214$75,278,352$266,475$351,768
28562New Bern, NC 2856229.3 mi302$139,676,208$382,328$462,504
28445Holly Ridge, NC 2844530.3 mi251$213,208,687$717,500$849,437
28519Bridgeton, NC 2851931.9 mi1$767,000$767,000$767,000
28560New Bern, NC 2856032.5 mi232$93,863,488$349,900$404,584

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594?

As of April 2026, there are 162 active listings in EMERALD ISLE, NC (zip code 28594), compared to 113 the prior year.

What is the median home price in EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594?

The median listing price in EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594 is $898,000 as of April 2026, a 10% increase from $816,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in EMERALD ISLE, NC?

Homes in EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594 spend an average of 60 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 67 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 49 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 60 days on market compared to 67 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in EMERALD ISLE, NC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594 save an estimated $17,960 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $898,000. 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.