144 homes sold in Carteret County in August 2026 at a middle price of $497,500, about $299 a square foot. The middle home took 58 days to sell. Sellers received 95% of their first asking price on average, and 7 homes sold above it.
A year earlier, 173 homes sold at a middle price of $425,000 — sales are down 16.8% and the middle price is up 17.1%.
217 homes came on the market during the month. New construction was 11.8% of everything that sold.
As this report was written, 712 homes were for sale in Carteret County and 180 were under contract — about 4.9 months of supply at August 2026's pace of sales.
Busiest neighborhoods in August 2026
| Neighborhood | Town | Sold | Middle price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Mulberry | Beaufort | 6 | $534,500 |
| Brandywine Bay | Morehead City | 4 | $367,000 |
| 1809 Live Oak | Beaufort | 3 | $357,400 |
| Beaufort Club | Beaufort | 3 | $597,500 |
| Cedar Point Villas | Cedar Point | 3 | $389,900 |
| Eastman Creek | Beaufort | 2 | $335,750 |
| Olde Towne Condo | Beaufort | 2 | $665,000 |
| Bayshore Park | Cape Carteret | 2 | $752,500 |
Every month on file for Carteret County
August 2026 elsewhere in southeastern NC
Questions, answered
How many homes sold in Carteret County in August 2026?
144 homes sold in Carteret County in August 2026 at a middle price of $497,500, about $299 a square foot. The middle home took 58 days to sell. Sellers received 95% of their first asking price on average, and 7 homes sold above it.
What is the median home price in Carteret County?
$497,500 for homes that sold in August 2026, about $299 per square foot.
Are home prices going up or down in Carteret County?
A year earlier, 173 homes sold at a middle price of $425,000 — sales are down 16.8% and the middle price is up 17.1%.
Which neighborhoods sold the most homes in Carteret County?
805 Mulberry (6), Brandywine Bay (4), 1809 Live Oak (3), Beaufort Club (3), Cedar Point Villas (3), Eastman Creek (2).
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Computed from Hive MLS records of homes that closed in August 2026 in Carteret County. Middle = median; days on market counts every listing period for the home. Inventory figures are as of the day this report was written. Published figures are never restated — a later report may differ as late closings are recorded. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.