Carteret County, North Carolina
Cape Carteret Real Estate and Local Guide
Cape Carteret is a small incorporated town in western Carteret County on the Crystal Coast, bordered by Bogue Sound to the south and the Croatan National Forest to the north. It incorporated in 1959 and connects to Emerald Isle by bridge. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Cape Carteret best.
About the area
Living in Cape Carteret, NC
The town's motto is "Working & Growing Together".
The housing market
Homes in Cape Carteret
- About 81% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 95% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $347,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Cape Carteret home
Star Hill Golf Club
27-hole golf course opened in 1967, among the Crystal Coast's oldest courses
B. Cameron Langston Bridge
Bridge carrying NC Highway 58 over Bogue Sound to Emerald Isle
Ferry Landing Park
Town's largest waterfront park, on Bogue Sound at the end of Lejeune Road
Cape Carteret Community Park
Park behind Town Hall on Dolphin Street with a grassy area, concert stage, and gazebo used for festivals and concerts
Neighborhoods
Cape Carteret areas to know
Star Hill
Residential golf-course community around Star Hill Golf Club
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.