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First Carolina REALTORS® is a locally owned real estate company serving buyers and sellers throughout Craven, Carteret, and Onslow Counties, from Havelock and New Bern to Emerald Isle, Morehead City, Beaufort, and Swansboro. Our team helps clients find homes for sale, investment properties, waterfront homes, and new construction throughout Eastern North Carolina's Crystal Coast region.
Whether you're PCSing to MCAS Cherry Point, relocating to the New Bern area, or searching for waterfront property along the Crystal Coast, our agents know every market we cover, from affordable starter homes near Cherry Point to oceanfront condos in Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach.
Why Buy Real Estate in the Crystal Coast and Cherry Point Region
This region attracts three primary types of buyers: military families stationed at Cherry Point, retirees and relocating professionals drawn to affordable coastal living, and investors seeking strong rental demand near a major military installation. Home prices vary widely by area, from $250K to $350K in Havelock to premium waterfront pricing in Carteret County, giving buyers options at nearly every budget across the region.
Explore Homes by Area
Havelock – Affordable, military-friendly neighborhoods minutes from MCAS Cherry Point's main gate.
Cherry Point – Get the full guide to base housing, BAH, schools, and the neighborhoods active-duty families choose most, built for your move, not just your home search.
New Bern – Historic riverfront living with shopping, hospitals, and an easy commute to Cherry Point.
Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach – Oceanfront and waterfront homes on the Crystal Coast.
Morehead City and Beaufort – Waterfront properties, marinas, and small-town coastal charm.
Swansboro and Onslow County – Intracoastal Waterway access near Jacksonville and the region's bases.
Crystal Coast Real Estate Advantages
Affordability: Inland communities like Havelock and New Bern offer homes 30 to 40 percent less expensive than oceanfront markets like Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach.
Investment potential: Strong, consistent rental demand driven by PCS cycles at MCAS Cherry Point.
Lifestyle variety: From riverfront and waterway access to oceanfront beaches, every community offers a different way to enjoy coastal living.
Local expertise: Our agents work across the entire region, so you get one team that knows every market, not just one town.
Search Crystal Coast and Cherry Point Homes for Sale
Browse current listings below, or contact First Carolina REALTORS® for a personalized home search based on your location preferences, budget, and timeline, including PCS move dates.
Welcome to 2018 Fairways West Drive, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home tucked into the established Fairways West community of New Bern. With approximately 1,375 square fe...
Welcome to 212 Gracie Farms Rd and this well-maintained Colonial in the Lake Tyler neighborhood. Built in 2021, this spacious home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half...
Brick home with many desirable features: formal and informal rooms, eat-in kitchen, den with fireplace, 2 full baths, rear deck, fenced backyard. The home does need some ...
Escape the HOA and Enjoy Country Living! Tired of cookie-cutter subdivisions and HOA restrictions? Discover the freedom, privacy, and charm of country living in this bea...
Welcome home! This move-in ready Four Bed, two and a half bath, 2-story home features a functional main floor with defined formal spaces and open living. The main level i...
Charming older home with high ceilings, some bead board, original windows, pull down steps to a large attic, central heat and air. Some updates have been done, but it is...
Welcome to this charming brick ranch on beautiful Harkers Island! Some of the rooms of this home have been thoughtfully remodeled and updated, this home offers a wonderfu...
CUSTOM CRAFTSMANSHIP, EXCEPTIONAL UPGRADES & GOLF COURSE LIVING! Custom built by Mike Maher, this exceptional 3,307-square-foot residence with an additional 261-square-f...
An unplanned move for the seller means 208 Windswept is priced aggressively just at its tax value for an immediate sale. This home gives you instant equity and bypasses t...
4th-Floor Waterfront Condo with Panoramic Bogue Sound Views. Enjoy effortless coastal living in this stunning 4th-floor, single-level condo overlooking the community poo...
Extensively renovated in 2026, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a spacious double corner lot with no HOA. The home also offers a large bonus/flex room that could serve...
Discover the charm of 712 Taberna Circle, a beautifully updated home nestled in the desirable Taberna community. With thoughtful updates, generous living spaces, and all ...
Ocean Moon Cottage sits oceanside in Oakland Hills, a short walk to the beach and a short distance from the shops and restaurants along Emerald Drive. Built in 1992 and k...
Home offers three bedrooms and two baths located on a cul-de-sac in the River Bend community. Living room is open to the dining area with fireplace and lots of natural li...
New construction homeownership opportunity for eligible veterans through the Purple Heart Homes Veteran Homeownership Program. Veteran owner-occupants may be eligible for...

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