Waterfront homes for sale in Carteret County, NC

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

190

For sale now

8 new this week

$677,500

Middle asking price

$484/sq ft

$715,000

Middle sale price

325 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 22, 2026, there are 190 waterfront homes for sale in Carteret County, NC, with a middle asking price of $677,500 (from $129,900 to $6,000,000). 8 came on the market in the last week. Another 29 are under contract.

In the 12 months through October 22, 2026, 325 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, Palm Suites, Sea Spray.

Waterfront homes for sale in Carteret County

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197 S River Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516

$534,900

2 bd · 2 ba · 928 sq ft

0.43 ac

197 S River Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516

Hive MLSListed by Realty One Group Affinity

301 Commerce Way Way 350, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

$317,900

2 bd · 2 ba · 840 sq ft

$601/mo HOA

301 Commerce Way Way 350, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

Hive MLSListed by LPT Realty

2525 Highway 58, Swansboro, NC 28584

$1,790,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,540 sq ft

12 ac · 5-car garage

2525 Highway 58, Swansboro, NC 28584

Hive MLSListed by Bluewater Real Estate - EI

1505 Salter Path Road 304, Indian Beach, NC 28512

$535,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 965 sq ft

$556/mo HOA

1505 Salter Path Road 304, Indian Beach, NC 28512

Hive MLSListed by Advantage Coastal Properties

2008 E Ft Macon Road A3, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

$429,500

2 bd · 2 ba · 816 sq ft

$528/mo HOA

2008 E Ft Macon Road A3, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

Hive MLSListed by Eddy Myers Real Estate

9100 Reed Drive 1301, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$349,900

1 bd · 1 ba · 705 sq ft

1-car garage · $660/mo HOA

9100 Reed Drive 1301, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Hive MLSListed by Emerald Isle Realty

301 Commerce Way 315, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

$570,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 840 sq ft

$620/mo HOA

301 Commerce Way 315, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

Hive MLSListed by Emerald Isle Realty

301 Commerce Way 314, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

$625,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 840 sq ft

$620/mo HOA

301 Commerce Way 314, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

Hive MLSListed by Emerald Isle Realty

8801 Reed Drive 203w, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$545,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 800 sq ft

$696/mo HOA

8801 Reed Drive 203w, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Hive MLSListed by Emerald Isle Realty

2596 Cedar Island Road, Cedar Island, NC 28520

$399,000

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,580 sq ft

2 ac

2596 Cedar Island Road, Cedar Island, NC 28520

Hive MLSListed by Wheatly and Combs Premier Properties

1509 Ocean Drive West, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$1,098,000

4 bd · 4 ba · 1,429 sq ft

1509 Ocean Drive West, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Hive MLSListed by Bluewater Real Estate - EI

150 Lands End Court A42, Morehead City, NC 28557

$680,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,750 sq ft

$1,030/mo HOA

150 Lands End Court A42, Morehead City, NC 28557

Hive MLSListed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Adv EI

1829 Salter Path Road, Indian Beach, NC 28512

$4,985,000

6 bd · 6 ba · 2,668 sq ft

0.71 ac

1829 Salter Path Road, Indian Beach, NC 28512

Hive MLSListed by Emerald Isle Realty

255 Hilltop Road, Newport, NC 28570

$129,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sq ft

0.38 ac

255 Hilltop Road, Newport, NC 28570

Hive MLSListed by Racing Realty USA, LLC

200 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive Unit 7, Beaufort, NC 28516

$950,000

4 bd · 5 ba · 2,428 sq ft

1-car garage · $250/mo HOA

200 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive Unit 7, Beaufort, NC 28516

Hive MLSListed by Keller Williams Crystal Coast

2503 W Fort Macon Road 205, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

$648,500

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,080 sq ft

$547/mo HOA

2503 W Fort Macon Road 205, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

Hive MLSListed by CCA Real Estate

3503 Ocean Drive E & W, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$6,000,000

12 bd · 16 ba · 8,982 sq ft

3503 Ocean Drive E & W, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Hive MLSListed by Keller Williams Crystal Coast

391 Lola Road, Cedar Island, NC 28520

$279,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 870 sq ft

0.30 ac

391 Lola Road, Cedar Island, NC 28520

Hive MLSListed by Realty World First Coast Rlty

7803 Ocean Drive East, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Price cut from $2.44M

$2,100,000

4 bd · 4 ba · 2,707 sq ft

1-car garage

7803 Ocean Drive East, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Hive MLSListed by Braken, LLC

4803 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$5,799,000

10 bd · 12 ba · 7,000 sq ft

0.40 ac

4803 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Hive MLSListed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AB

563 Neptune Drive, Cape Carteret, NC 28584

Price cut from $1.9M

$1,499,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,810 sq ft

0.75 ac · 1-car garage

563 Neptune Drive, Cape Carteret, NC 28584

Hive MLSListed by Keller Williams Crystal Coast

525 Salter Path Road C-5 The Breakers, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512

$725,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,233 sq ft

$943/mo HOA

525 Salter Path Road C-5 The Breakers, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512

Hive MLSListed by Keller Williams Crystal Coast

3503 Ocean Drive E, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$3,499,000

6 bd · 8 ba · 4,491 sq ft

3503 Ocean Drive E, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Hive MLSListed by Keller Williams Crystal Coast

511 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC 28516

$1,249,000

3 bd · 4 ba · 2,152 sq ft

$165/mo HOA

511 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC 28516

Hive MLSListed by Wheatly and Combs Premier Properties

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Price mix

  • Under $300K19
  • $300K–$500K33
  • $500K–$750K53
  • $750K–$1M16
  • $1M+69

Where they are

Towns in Carteret County

Beaufort122 homes for saleEmerald Isle121 homes for saleNewport105 homes for saleMorehead City95 homes for saleAtlantic Beach84 homes for saleCedar Point42 homes for saleIndian Beach31 homes for salePine Knoll Shores27 homes for saleHarkers Island14 homes for saleCape Carteret13 homes for sale

Waterfront in nearby towns

Beaufort21 for saleEmerald Isle41 for saleNewport16 for saleMorehead City13 for saleAtlantic Beach39 for saleIndian Beach23 for salePine Knoll Shores12 for sale

Questions, answered

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

As of October 22, 2026, there are 190 waterfront homes for sale in Carteret County, NC, with a middle asking price of $677,500 (from $129,900 to $6,000,000). 8 came on the market in the last week. Another 29 are under contract.

What do waterfront homes cost in Carteret County, NC?

As of October 22, 2026, the middle asking price is $677,500, about $484 per square foot for a typical 1,655 sq ft. Under $300K: 19; $300K–$500K: 33; $500K–$750K: 53; $750K–$1M: 16; $1M+: 69.

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

In the 12 months through October 22, 2026, 325 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 22, 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 22, 2026, Summer Winds Condominiums (11), Palm Suites (8), Sea Spray (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.