Homes for Sale in Carteret County NC

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the for sale real estate market for homes in Carteret County NC?

In September of 2026, prices for Carteret County, North Carolina homes for sale were down 1.2% compared to the previous year. The median sale price was $447,250; On average, they sold within 138 days compared to 138 days on market the previous year. There were 136 homes for sale in September 2026, an increase from 127 during the same month in the previous year.

How many homes are for sale in Carteret County NC?

There are 822 homes in Carteret County, North Carolina for sale. Last month, there were 178 listings, and 123 a year prior in September 2025. The newest listing for sale has 3+ bedrooms, 2+ bathrooms, 1,445 SQFT, and .04 acres for $332,000 at 111 Palmetto Place Circle.

Are prices rising or falling for homes in Carteret County NC?

Compared to the previous month, prices are falling for homes in Carteret County, North Carolina. The median sale closing price was $447,250 in September 2026, which is lower than a month previous at $497,500. The median sale closing price fell 1.2% compared to the $452,500 median sale closing price a year ago in September 2025.

What is the average price per square foot for homes in Carteret County NC?

$390.89 is the average price per square foot for homes Carteret County, North Carolina. This is an increase compared to the $329.09 average price per square foot last month, September 2026, and an increase compared to the $325.46 average a year prior in September 2025. Currently, a 980 SQFT Manufactured Home at 138 Old Nassau Road in Carteret County, North Carolina has the lowest price per square foot at $61.22, while a 2,668 SQFT House at 1829 Salter Path Road in Carteret County, North Carolina has the highest at $1,868.27.

What is the median list price for homes for sale in Carteret County NC?

$549,000 is the median list price for homes for sale in Carteret County, North Carolina. This is an increase compared to the $447,250 median sale closing price last month, September 2026, and an increase compared to the $452,500 median sale closing price a year prior in September 2025.

What is the average days on market for homes for sale in Carteret County NC?

138 days on market is the September 2026 average for homes for sale in Carteret County, North Carolina. This represents an increase from the previous month's average of 116 days on market, and an increase from the same month the year prior of 138 days on market average. Most recently, a 3+ bedrooms, 3+ bathrooms, 2,260 SQFT, and 1.39 acres House at 419 George Taylor Road in Carteret County, North Carolina has been on the market for 1 day, while 519 Atlantic Beach Causeway in Carteret County, North Carolina with 3+ bedrooms, 1+ bathroom, 980 SQFT, and .21 acres has been on the market for 1,511 days.