Carteret, NC
County market analytics
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$573.7K
12-Month Sales
272
+2.7%
1-Year Appreciation
+2.7%
Properties Tracked
24,569
Median Sale Price History
Top Cities
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Beaufort | $496.6K |
| Atlantic Beach | $606.6K |
| Newport | $427.9K |
| Morehead City | $800.8K |
| Emerald Isle | $1.26M |
| Stella | $399.6K |
| Indian Beach | $648K |
| Pine Knoll Shores | $972.9K |
| Cape Carteret | $492.5K |
| Smyrna | $172.5K |
| Harkers Island | $760K |
| Gloucester | $247.3K |
Cities in Carteret
| City | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | 21 | $496.6K |
| Atlantic Beach | 9 | $606.6K |
| Newport | 6 | $427.9K |
| Morehead City | 5 | $800.8K |
| Emerald Isle | 5 | $1.26M |
| Stella | 5 | $399.6K |
| Indian Beach | 3 | $648K |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 3 | $972.9K |
| Cape Carteret | 2 | $492.5K |
| Smyrna | 2 | $172.5K |
| Harkers Island | 1 | $760K |
| Gloucester | 1 | $247.3K |
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | City | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Laurel Rd | Beaufort | $475K |
| May 19, 2026 | W Landing Dr Unit South | Emerald Isle | $817K |
| May 18, 2026 | Bogue Harbor Ct | Newport | $669.5K |
| May 15, 2026 | Coral Dr | Pine Knoll Shores | $1.57M |
| May 15, 2026 | South Dr Lot 13 | Beaufort | $33.7K |
| May 14, 2026 | Freedom Park Rd | Beaufort | $467K |
| May 14, 2026 | Front St | Beaufort | $2.5M |
| May 12, 2026 | 110 WATERWAY DR | Beaufort | $505K |
| May 12, 2026 | Straits Rd | Gloucester | $247.3K |
| May 12, 2026 | E Fort Macon Rd Unit 386 | Atlantic Beach | $420K |
| May 6, 2026 | Freeman Ln | Atlantic Beach | $685K |
| May 6, 2026 | Stella Bridgeway Dr | Stella | $345K |
| May 5, 2026 | Sound Side Dr | Atlantic Beach | $1.33M |
| May 5, 2026 | Mill Creek Rd | Newport | $230K |
| May 4, 2026 | Sea Breeze Dr | Emerald Isle | $900K |
| May 1, 2026 | 1607 W FORT MACON RD | Atlantic Beach | $1.25M |
| May 1, 2026 | W Forest Dr | Newport | $393K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | E Fort Macon Rd Unit 317 | Atlantic Beach | $322K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Country Club Rd | Morehead City | $500K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Havens Crest Dr | Morehead City | $416K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+3.3%
Implied 1-yr
+13.2%
2026 Q3
$633.1K
2026 Q4
$650.3K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | City | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Rd | Newport | Apr 26, 2022 | $15,450,000 |
| E Fort Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach | Mar 17, 2022 | $8,703,500 |
| Redfish Ct | Emerald Isle | Jan 18, 2022 | $5,200,000 |
| 191 Salter Path and Rd Lots 4 & 7 | Pine Knoll Shores | Oct 31, 2023 | $5,000,000 |
| Sound Dr | Morehead City | Aug 23, 2022 | $4,900,000 |
| 160 BEACH HOUSE RD | Pine Knoll Shores | Jul 18, 2022 | $4,200,000 |
| Coldwater Dr | Swansboro | Mar 11, 2022 | $4,150,000 |
| Front St | Beaufort | Nov 2, 2022 | $4,100,000 |
| Front St | Beaufort | Aug 31, 2022 | $4,100,000 |
| Lennoxville Rd | Beaufort | Jan 14, 2022 | $4,000,000 |
Other counties in North Carolina
How Carteret ranks in North Carolina
1-year appreciation
#54 of 129
Median price
#22 of 129
Frequently asked about Carteret County
What is the median sale price in Carteret County?
The median sale price in Carteret County over the last 12 months is $573.7K, based on 272 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Carteret County?
Carteret County home prices have changed +2.7% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Carteret County?
Roughly 272 home sales were recorded in Carteret County over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Carteret County?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Carteret County.
When were most homes in Carteret County built?
Most homes in Carteret County were built in the 1980-1989 era.