Waterfront homes for sale in Carteret County, NC

Homes the MLS lists as waterfront — ocean, sound, river, creek and lake.

185

For sale now

7 new this week

$675,000

Middle asking price

$483/sq ft

$715,000

Middle sale price

323 sold, last 12 mo

94.6%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

51

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

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As of October 19, 2026, there are 185 waterfront homes for sale in Carteret County, NC, with a middle asking price of $675,000 (from $129,900 to $6,000,000). 7 came on the market in the last week. Another 32 are under contract.

In the 12 months through October 19, 2026, 323 sold at a middle price of $715,000, typically for 94.6% of the first asking price after about 51 days on the market.

The most choices right now are in Summer Winds Condominiums, Sea Spray, Palm Suites.

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Price mix

  • Under $300K19
  • $300K–$500K32
  • $500K–$750K52
  • $750K–$1M16
  • $1M+66

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Questions, answered

How many waterfront homes are for sale in Carteret County, NC?

As of October 19, 2026, there are 185 waterfront homes for sale in Carteret County, NC, with a middle asking price of $675,000 (from $129,900 to $6,000,000). 7 came on the market in the last week. Another 32 are under contract.

What do waterfront homes cost in Carteret County, NC?

As of October 19, 2026, the middle asking price is $675,000, about $483 per square foot for a typical 1,655 sq ft. Under $300K: 19; $300K–$500K: 32; $500K–$750K: 52; $750K–$1M: 16; $1M+: 66.

What did waterfront homes sell for in Carteret County, NC last year?

In the 12 months through October 19, 2026, 323 sold at a middle price of $715,000, typically for 94.6% of the first asking price after about 51 days on the market.

How fast do waterfront homes sell in Carteret County, NC?

In the 12 months through October 19, 2026 they typically sold in about 51 days, at 94.6% of the first asking price.

Which communities in Carteret County, NC have the most waterfront homes for sale?

As of October 19, 2026, Summer Winds Condominiums (11), Sea Spray (8), Palm Suites (8), Cannonsgate (7), Emerald Isle By The Sea (7), IBRC (6).

How do I estimate a monthly payment on a home in Carteret County, NC?

A mortgage payment has two parts: principal and interest, which depend on the price, your down payment and the rate a lender offers you; and the costs on top — property taxes, homeowners insurance (and flood insurance near the water), HOA dues where there's an association, and mortgage insurance if you put less than 20% down. Each home's page has a calculator that uses the rate you've been quoted and that home's own taxes and HOA dues from the listing. For your actual rate and Annual Percentage Rate (APR), ask a licensed lender — we can introduce you to Joey Milam at Alpha Mortgage Advantage, or you're free to choose any lender.

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Figures are computed live from MLS listing data for Carteret County, NC, waterfront only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.