Is Atlantic, NC 28511 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Atlantic is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Atlantic housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Atlantic, NC 28511 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 113 days and there were 8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (1 days then) and the median sale price rose 281% to $502,283. Overall, Atlantic is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Carteret County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Salter Path 28575 (20% sold over asking) and Morehead City 28557 (12% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Atlantic Beach 28512Balanced $456 /sq ftBeaufort 28516Seller’s market $270 /sq ftCedar Island 28520Buyer’s market $316 /sq ftDavis 28524Seller’s market $148 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Atlantic is
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Questions about Atlantic real estate
Is Atlantic a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Atlantic, NC 28511 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Atlantic?
The typical home went under contract in 113 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Atlantic sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Atlantic?
About 0.43% of a home’s value a year in Carteret County, or roughly $1,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Atlantic?
The median sale price was $502,283 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $253 per square foot.
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