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Morehead City real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Morehead City real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

May 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026

Median sale price
$590K
+2.6% from Q2 '26
Median list price
$428K
-18% from Q2 '26
Active listings
118
+0.9% from Q2 '26
Homes sold
54
+15% from Q2 '26
New pendings
47
-9.6% from Q2 '26
New listings
57
+5.6% from Q2 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Morehead City

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Morehead City Q3 '21 Q3 '22 Q3 '23 Q3 '24 Q3 '25 Q2 '26 Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $289K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $299K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $390K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $356K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $440K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $487K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $387K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $478K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $400K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $373K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $443K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $490K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $475K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $503K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $476K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $365K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $413K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $345K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $620K Median sale price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $575K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $364K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $370K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $456K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $430K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $439K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $395K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $450K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $397K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $470K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $418K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $550K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $483K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $485K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $563K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $492K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $450K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $640K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $533K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $525K Median list price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $524K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $289K Median list price $364K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $299K Median list price $370K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $390K Median list price $456K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $356K Median list price $430K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $440K Median list price $439K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $487K Median list price $395K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $387K Median list price $450K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $478K Median list price $397K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $400K Median list price $470K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $373K Median list price $418K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $443K Median list price $550K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $490K Median list price $483K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $475K Median list price $485K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $503K Median list price $563K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $476K Median list price $492K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $365K Median list price $450K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $413K Median list price $640K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $345K Median list price $533K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $620K Median list price $525K Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 Median sale price $575K Median list price $524K
Median sale price
Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).

Inventory in Morehead City has inched up while sales activity has strengthened. Active listings are up slightly year over year, and homes sold in this rolling three-month period have climbed by nearly half compared with a year ago. At the same time, months of supply is around 4.2, indicating more balance than in prior years but still leaning toward sellers.

Prices are reacting strongly to this mix of supply and demand. The typical home value over the past three months is up sharply year over year, rising by more than 60 percent, even as the median list price is down double digits from a year ago. This gap suggests sellers are pricing more conservatively while closed sales reflect strong buyer interest and higher-value properties trading.

Market pace has cooled, with the median days on market stretching to about two months in this rolling three-month view, much slower than the 10 to 30 days seen in many recent periods. Only about 15 percent of homes are selling above list price now, far below the peak levels from 2023, and the average sale-to-list ratio sits just under 100 percent. With a seller-leaning but more nuanced environment, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding an experienced local agent to navigate pricing, timing, and negotiations.



Learn more about what Morehead City has to offer.

Morehead City offers residents a welcoming coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches and waterways, a tight-knit community, and a vibrant mix of outdoor recreation, local culture, and everyday conveniences.

Morehead City offers a coastal lifestyle with more everyday convenience than many neighboring beach towns. Positioned near Atlantic Beach and Beaufort, it combines a busy working waterfront with a close community feel that appeals to both full-time residents and second‑home owners.

Life here often revolves around the water. The Morehead City waterfront hosts seasonal festivals, working boats, and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Anglers know it for the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, while everyday boaters appreciate the local marinas and quick runs to Bogue Sound. On land, families frequent Shevans Park and its playgrounds and tennis courts, and enjoy programs at the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center.

The town’s local identity shows in independent spots like The Friendly Market and waterfront dining along Arendell Street. Cultural and educational anchors such as Carteret Community College and the nearby North Carolina Maritime Museum support year‑round life beyond beach season.

With demand influenced by both coastal buyers and local professionals, being prepared matters. Whether you are relocating to Morehead City, moving up to a larger home near Brandywine Bay, or selling a long‑time residence close to Newport, timing and strategy can affect your results. Agent Pronto connects you with a real estate agent who understands these trends and can guide both buyers and sellers through the process.

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“All I can say is " what a find " in regards to having the opportunity to meet Jeff Lesley & his team. My wife & I have purchased our fair share of homes over the years & worked with quite a few realtors. But, we must say that this home purchase was the smoothest, easiest, home purchase yet. Jeff & his team of Ashli, Hannah, & Brenna all assisted in making this the most painless process ever. Always there when we had questions, never questioned any moves that we wanted to make in negotiations, our needs were first & foremost in this process. Ashli & Jeff were with us all the way til the end. If we ever make another purchase in the area that Jeff & his team covers we will undoubtbly use their services. Actually, they are looking into a lot for us to purchase. This team comes highly recommened from The McFadden Family. PS - And the family culture that they possess doesnt stop after your settlement, they throw some very cool gatherings! Thank you again Jeff Lesley & team”

Anthony & Sandy McFadden · Supply, NC

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Century 21 Vanguard
“Exceptional Realtor and Advocate We could not have asked for a better realtor to help us purchase our new home and sell our townhome. From the very beginning, she was incredibly responsive, attentive, and always available to support us throughout the entire process. She did an outstanding job representing us and was truly our advocate every step of the way. She listened to what was important to us, provided thoughtful guidance, and made sure our interests were always well represented. Her professionalism, knowledge, and commitment gave us tremendous confidence during what can be a very stressful process. We always felt that we had someone in our corner who genuinely cared about helping us find the right home and making the experience as smooth as possible. We are so grateful for everything she did and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home.”

DiMaggio · North Myrtle Beach, SC

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Century 21 Barefoot Realty
“Judy had our house listed and under contract within 72 hours. Very knowledgeable of the local market and very good at helping a first time seller navigate the process. Would use her again.”

Derek · Jacksonville, NC

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Berkshire Hathaway Hometown Realtors
“Andrew Harris has been the most helpful, professional person we dealt with so far. He goes above and beyond to insure his clients have the information and services they need. I highly recommend Andrew (A )”

Bob Gahrmann · Bethel, NC

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eXp Realty
“I couldn’t be happier with the experience of selling my home with Nichole! From day one, her professionalism and communication made the process completely stress-free. She guided my wife and I through every detail and negotiated a final sale price that exceeded our expectations. If you want a knowledgeable, proactive, and genuinely caring agent, look no further than her! She is the best there is!”

Javier Contreras Jr · Jacksonville, NC

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Century 21 Champion
“Anthony Love showed superior knowledge of the market and got me asking price for my home! He's one of the best agents that I've ever worked with and I will be using him again!”

Arbie · Jacksonville, NC

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Century 21 Champion Real Estate
“We are so glad that we found Anna Hurst! All thanks to your service, we might not have ever known about her.”

Betty Bornefeld N. · Newport, NC

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Bogue Banks Realty, Inc
“Ms. Simpson truly is an exceptional agent, time and time again she has worked deligently on our behalf. Always a hard worker and a superb communicator, she has always shown her humble expertise and knowledge, a well versed subject matter expert. Above all, her patience and loyalty set the standard for our trust in her abilities to make the process work for all that is involved.”

Tony · Hubert, NC

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Berkshire Hathaway Hometown Realtors
“Working with Pamela was an answer to our family's prayers. Selling a home can be a wild and stressful journey, especially when you are juggling a simultaneous purchase with shifting dates, but Pamela navigated all the twists and turns with ease and got our house sold in exactly 19 days! Her communication is top-notch, and she took so much of the burden off our plate, making a highly stressful situation feel easy and manageable despite the very tight deadlines. I've never met someone who cares about their craft with such a high level of professionalism, heart, and dedication. She completely shattered our expectations and delivered results far greater than I ever hoped for. 'Above and beyond' doesn't even begin to describe how impressed we are with her. Pamela is, without a doubt, the greatest realtor by a mile. If you need a listing agent, she is the one!”

Dexter Taylor · Clayton, NC

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Century 21 Triangle Group
“Nic was a pleasure to work with! He kept us up to date on all issues, returned calls, texts, and emails very promptly. Well Done Nic!”

David W. · Raleigh, NC

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Grow Local Realty
“Linda Holland made selling our property a painless experience. Her guidance and help was just what we needed and she went above and beyond to make our sale happen at just the price we asked.”

Willis G. · New Bern, NC

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Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
“Oscar was great to deal. I will use him to buy my next home.”

Randy Litchfield · Wilmington, NC

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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Carolina Premier Properties
“The Overman Group is phenomenal!”

Bill N. · Winston-Salem, NC

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Allen Tate
“Me & my husband were so nervous to buy a house for the first time, but Kim made it so easy & simple. She helped us every step of the way! We appreciate her so much for helping us find our perfect home.”

Perla Vasquez · Richlands, NC

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Realty One Group Affinity

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