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Cape Carteret

About

Cape Carteret is a small beach town just north of the Bogue Sound. It lies on the Intracoastal Waterway and connects via bridge to the popular Emerald Isle. Cape Carteret embodies slow-paced coastal living with its mom and pop shops, antique stores, and independently owned restaurants. Living here provides convenient access to some of the most popular Crystal Coast beaches, boating access to the sound and surrounding inlets, and abundant recreational activities at Croatan National Forest.  

The area is quiet but sees a tourism surge in the summer. There is a grocery store and plenty of local shopping and dining. It is also close enough to Camp Lejeune to use base services. It doesn’t “feel” like a military town, but many military families choose to settle here for the schools and location. Cape Carteret is at the midway point between MCAS Cherry Point and Camp Lejeune.

Neighbors

The residents in Cape Carteret are a pretty equal mix of civilian and military. During the tourist season, you’ll see an influx of out-of-towners renting the vacation properties on the water. Retirees love the quiet pace and mild climate. Families like to the schools and tight-knit community vibe.

Neighborhood Feel

Cape Carteret is home to a variety of home styles to suit every budget. There are multimillion dollar, oceanfront mansions “across 24” (the road that runs the length of the beach). Further inland you can find anything from mobile homes to new, single family homes. There are several master planned communities with new construction as well as older, established subdivisions with traditional ranch-style homes and colonials.

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Neighborhood Location

Commute
Camp Lejeune – 172 Gate
Drive Time to Gate
25 minutes
By Transit
N/A

Neighborhood Info

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Points of Interest

Carteret County Speedway

Star Hills Golf Course

Cape Carteret Trail

Cape Carteret Aquatics and Wellness Center/The Gym

Big Plus

If boating or being on the water in general is your thing, you’ll love it here. Being on the Intracoastal Waterway is a draw for many. There are several public boat ramps to shove off from as well. If you can swing it, there are many homes with inlet access.

There are many military families who choose to live in Cape Carteret, but you won’t be overwhelmed with uniforms. It’s close enough to get to base for amenities, however. Also, if you or your spouse could be looking at a follow-on assignment at MCAS Cherry Point, this is an excellent “split-the-difference” locale to consider.

Adorable shops, small town feel, friendly locals, and highly-rated schools are all perks to living in Cape Carteret.

Neighbors wave, and cars let you merge into traffic. Be sure to make eye contact in the grocery store and be prepared for little old ladies to chat you up about your baby. Southern hospitality is alive and well in North Carolina. Embrace it!

Things to Consider

Some of the residential areas can be less defined than others, opening up the chance of having a hodge-podge of home types nearby. Mobile homes are not an unusual sight and could be next door to a large, five-bedroom new-build.

Tourism drives the local economy, and Cape Carteret takes full advantage of it. The summer months bring visitors from all over the country and can make life a little more complicated. The locals are hospitable to the tourists, and you should be too! Cape Carteret also stands at the gateway to the southern end of Emerald Isle, so traffic to and from this destination affects the town as well.

The climate in southeastern North Carolina is borderline tropical. Mild winters, short springs, and long, hot summers are the norm. There is little reprieve from the sweltering humidity, and the mosquitos can carry off small animals (kidding). There’s a reason everyone moves slowly in the South, and it’s more a coping mechanism for the heat than a cultural attitude – or maybe it’s both.

How’s the Market?

The median home value for single family homes in Cape Carteret is $284,900 according to the Zillow Home Value Index.The ZHV for Cape Carteret, NC is for all homes, including smaller apartments and very large homes. There isn’t enough data available to narrow down the median rate for single-family homes.

According to Zillow’s Rental Index, the median rental rate for single-family homes in Cape Carteret is $1,394.

School Scoop

Public schools in Cape Carteret are a part of the Carteret County School District, which is rated a 7 according to GreatSchools.org. Most of the schools in CCSD are rated an 8 or 9, with only a few as low as 6. This is a desirable district according to many military spouses.

All parents and students have access to PowerSchool, a district-wide mobile app that helps parents and students stay on top of grades, attendance and school news.

CCS offers credit by demonstrated mastery. This allows students in grades 6 through 12 the option to receive course credit by demonstrating content mastery by passing an assessment.

Highlighted Areas

Marsh Harbor Point

Star Hills

Cape Point

Ardan Oak

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