As of October 12, 2026, there are 341 homes under $500K for sale in Carteret County, NC, with a middle asking price of $334,900 (from $60,000 to $499,990). 32 came on the market in the last week. Another 97 are under contract.
In the 12 months through October 12, 2026, 791 sold at a middle price of $350,000, typically for 95.9% of the first asking price after about 42 days on the market.
The most choices right now are in Cedar Point Villas, Palm Suites, Sea Spray.
Newest homes under $500K in Carteret County
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Price mix
Where they are
- Cedar Point Villas · Cedar Point · 19 for sale · $334,900 middle
- Palm Suites · Atlantic Beach · 15 for sale · $142,000 middle
- Sea Spray · Atlantic Beach · 12 for sale · $329,250 middle
- 1809 Live Oak · Beaufort · 9 for sale · $337,400 middle
- Under $500K in Beaufort Club · Beaufort · 8 for sale · $457,400 middle
- Calico · Morehead City · 7 for sale · $459,990 middle
- Under $500K in Brandywine Bay · Morehead City · 7 for sale · $355,000 middle
- Village at Magens Bay · Cedar Point · 6 for sale · $281,375 middle
- APATB · Atlantic Beach · 6 for sale · $320,000 middle
- Pebble Beach · Emerald Isle · 6 for sale · $300,000 middle
- Cabins at Old Horse · Swansboro · 5 for sale · $257,000 middle
- The Coves at Newport · Newport · 4 for sale · $260,500 middle
- Mandy Farms · Morehead City · 4 for sale · $349,950 middle
- Beau Coast · Beaufort · 4 for sale · $435,450 middle
- Queens Court · Emerald Isle · 4 for sale · $339,900 middle
- Heritage Pointe · Newport · 4 for sale · $394,713 middle
- Southwinds · Atlantic Beach · 4 for sale · $387,450 middle
- Ocean Bay Villas · Pine Knoll Shores · 3 for sale · $415,000 middle
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Questions, answered
How many homes under $500K are for sale in Carteret County, NC?
As of October 12, 2026, there are 341 homes under $500K for sale in Carteret County, NC, with a middle asking price of $334,900 (from $60,000 to $499,990). 32 came on the market in the last week. Another 97 are under contract.
What do homes under $500K cost in Carteret County, NC?
As of October 12, 2026, the middle asking price is $334,900, about $248 per square foot for a typical 1,311 sq ft. Under $300K: 124; $300K–$500K: 217.
What did homes under $500K sell for in Carteret County, NC last year?
In the 12 months through October 12, 2026, 791 sold at a middle price of $350,000, typically for 95.9% of the first asking price after about 42 days on the market.
How fast do homes under $500K sell in Carteret County, NC?
In the 12 months through October 12, 2026 they typically sold in about 42 days, at 95.9% of the first asking price.
Which communities in Carteret County, NC have the most homes under $500K for sale?
As of October 12, 2026, Cedar Point Villas (19), Palm Suites (15), Sea Spray (12), 1809 Live Oak (9), Beaufort Club (8), Calico (7).
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, under $500k only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.