28553 — Carteret County, North Carolina Market Snapshot

Housing market data for zip code 28553 in Carteret County, North Carolina. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.

Data as of May 2026

Limited Sales Data

Only 1 home sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Carteret County county page for broader data.

Market Sales Data

1 sales in 2026 (year to date)

Source: Redfin

Median Sale Price

$395,000

Closed sales

Days to Sell

49

Median, listing to close

Homes Sold

1

Closed in 2026

Inventory

2

Conforming Loan Available

Most homebuyers in 28553 can comfortably use conventional financing. The median home price of $395,000 is well below the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750, meaning buyers can put as little as 3-5% down without hitting jumbo loan territory.

Market Insights

Market Temperature

28553's market is balanced with homes taking an average of 49 days to sell. Buyers have some negotiating room without the pressure of bidding wars.

Conforming Loan Feasibility

Most homebuyers in 28553 can comfortably use conventional financing. The median home price of $395,000 is well below the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750, meaning buyers can put as little as 3-5% down without hitting jumbo loan territory.

Loan limits in 28553 are set at the county level.

2026 Loan Limits — Carteret County

Property Units Conforming Limit FHA Limit
1 Unit$832,750$541,287
2 Units$1,066,250$693,050
3 Units$1,288,800$837,700
4 Units$1,601,750$1,041,125

Affordability Snapshot — Zip 28553

To purchase the median home at $395,000 with 5% down at today's rate of 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $3,176.

Monthly Payment

$3,176

Income Required

$136,130

Principal & Interest

$2,434/mo

Down Payment (5%)

$19,750

Based on 30-year fixed at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800/yr insurance, 28% DTI guideline.

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Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,595

Principal & Interest$2,050
Property Tax$395
Insurance$150
Loan Amount$316,000
Total Interest$421,845
Income Required$111,196/yr

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