Beaufort County, North Carolina
Washington Real Estate and Local Guide
A historic riverport town on the Pamlico River, known locally as 'Little Washington,' with a walkable downtown and an active waterfront. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Washington best.
About the area
Living in Washington, NC
The first city in the United States named after George Washington.
The housing market
Homes in Washington
- About 51% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, with the balance renter-occupied.
- Roughly 63% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $193,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Washington home
North Carolina Estuarium
Riverfront science museum on the Pamlico with exhibits on the estuary and a boardwalk
Washington Historic District
National Register district of hundreds of buildings along the Pamlico River waterfront
Turnage Theatre
Restored early 1900s downtown vaudeville and movie theater
Havens Gardens Park
Pamlico River park with a fishing pier, picnic shelters, and an inclusive playground
Washington Waterfront and Stewart Parkway
Downtown riverfront promenade and public boat docks along the Pamlico River
Neighborhoods
Washington areas to know
Washington Historic District
Downtown and waterfront core of late-1800s and early-1900s buildings
North Market Street Historic District
Residential historic district north of downtown
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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.