Is Beaufort, NC 28516 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Beaufort housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Beaufort, NC 28516 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 96 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 97 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold more slowly (49 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $497,735. Overall, Beaufort is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Carteret County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Beaufort ranks #328 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 19 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Marshallberg 28553 (0% sold over asking) or Harkers Island 28531 (0% sold over asking), while Salter Path 28575 (20% sold over asking) is even more competitive.