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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.
If you've been waiting for a brand-new home without the brand-new price tag, this is it. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Vanceboro delivers 1,349 square feet of though...
Spectacular Ocean and Sound Views from this 3 level nicely furnished Emerald Isle Beach house with pool and oversized decks. Short walk to the beach and easy boat access...
Welcome home to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with over 2,000 square feet in the highly desirable Cherry Branch community! In addition to the four bedrooms, you'll...
If you've been waiting for a brand-new home without the brand-new price tag, this is it. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Vanceboro delivers 1,349 square feet of though...
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Experience elevated coastal living in this beautifully reimagined 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offering more than 2,200 s...
The ''Vienna 1583'' is under construction in the Atlas Valley phase of Bluewater Rise. Contract now & make design center color selections! Builder offering $10,000 in buy...
Some homes are polished to perfection; others offer something even more exciting--a solid starting point and the opportunity to create something truly your own. With 4 be...
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Coastal Living in Jade Point. Discover coastal living at its finest in this beautifully newly built 3-bedroom, 3-bath home located in the desirable wa...
Rarely does an oceanfront home combine this level of craftsmanship, privacy, and scale. Situated in the heart of Emerald Isle, just moments from the Bogue Inlet Fishing P...
Welcome to 309 Ramonas Lake Court, where custom craftsmanship, generous living space, and peaceful lakefront living come together in a beautiful New Bern setting. Tucked ...
This is your sign--and your opportunity--to make homeownership a reality! Priced to sell, this charming one-story brick home offers the perfect blend of comfort, characte...
Solid Brick Home in a Quiet, Established Neighborhood 116 Carolina Pines Blvd, New Bern, North Carolina Welcome home! This solid brick 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers com...
A home with ''personality'' is everyone's dream. This home has that with its artistic painted bathroom walls to the original ''ship's portal'' on the entry door (from gar...
A proven coastal rental with an established history of success, 285 Soundview Drive offers an incredible opportunity to own a property that can be enjoyed personally whil...
End-unit furnished townhome with three bedrooms in The Coves at Newport, offering a private setting with no additional buildings to one side and an HOA common area along ...

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