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There are many places to live along the Intracoastal Waterway in Carteret County. Living on this body of water will offer you gorgeous views of the water, sunrise, sunset, birds and even dolphins swimming by. The waterway is very rich in history too. In the early 1800s, the Dismal Swamp connected the Chesapeake Bay of Virginia and the Albemarle Sound in NC. This was later replaced by a second canal that was much more efficient and was called the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. After the Civil War, North Carolina revamped and reworked some of the canals by dredging them and formed the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). There is a tidal guard lock at the entrance to the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal which is accessed through Elizabeth City, NC. It is still in use today and runs about 120 miles from Norfolk, Va., along the rivers, creeks, and bays through the Alligator River to the Newport River and into Beaufort, NC. Some years later, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made the next phase of the ICW and that goes from Beaufort all the way to Key West, Florida. This body of water offers many areas for boating and water sports and for homes giving them the gorgeous views and access that everyone wants of the water. You will never get tired of looking at these views or all the sounds and activities of the ICW as boats pass by or working barges come by or of the fishermen and the dolphins. Most areas along the ICW have easy access to everything you will need for everyday living, including shopping, doctors, hospitals, banks, churches, and post office and schools.
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Carteret County Waterfront Homes
9.5 acres of deep channel waterfront, with direct access to the ICW and just minutes from Beaufort Inlet. The property is near the NC State Port and next to two mid-rise...
A premier coastal land offering in the heart of Carteret County, 246 Amphitheater Drive represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial tract in one of the Crystal...
Introducing The Seaspray - A 12-Bedroom Oceanfront Estate in Emerald Isle. The vision of celebrated designer Hope Hinkle of Hinklemade comes to life in The Seaspray, a...
- 12 Beds
- 16 Baths
Dutchman Is An Iconic Oceanfront Sanctuary Located At 2025's #1 Ranked Beach-Emerald Isle. This Newly Constructed Extraordinary Residence Is Designed For Elevated Living ...
- 12 Beds
- 14 Baths
A Rare and Extraordinary Gem in Emerald Isle! Some properties are special. Others are truly unforgettable. The Nautilus on Ocean Drive is one of those rare properties ...
- 10 Beds
- 12 Baths
Oceanfront resort lifestyle at it's best. From the unique high perch on the wide, deep setting on the beach along the pristine aqua blue waters across the Atlantic Ocean ...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
This oceanfront 4-bedroom plus flex, 4.5-bath, home sits on a large, elevated lot offering stunning coastal views and multiple entertaining spaces. The property has been ...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
DEVELOPMENT ALERT! Exceptional opportunity to acquire approximately 41.58 acres in a highly desirable Beaufort, NC location. Offered at $4,500,000, this substantial woode...
Welcome to waterfront living on Beaufort's historic Front Street, ideally situated at the West End of Taylors Creek. One of the few residential homes directly on the wate...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
The grandeur of this 6400sqft estate cannot be captured in words or pictures, but we will try. As you first approach this 5 + acre estate, you are swept away by the lush ...
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
This 11 bedroom, yes 11 bedroom, masterpiece ocean front estate is absolutely one of Emerald Isle's true sand castle homes. Soon to be an investors gold mine or your pers...
- 11 Beds
- 11 Baths
Southern Malibu: Your Private Coastal Compound on Bogue Sound in Carteret County - An Irreplaceable Waterfront Retreat. Whether enjoyed as a private multi-generationa...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
WATERFRONT + BOAT SLIP + LOCATION. A rare opportunity to own one of North Carolina's most historically significant waterfront residences. Built circa 1769, the Warner Hou...
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
Come experience this Oceanfront ''Bliss by the Beach'' gem with over 6000 sq ft, featuring a pool, hot tub and amazing water views in all directions! This fully furnished...
- 6 Beds
- 10 Baths
Don't miss this extremely RARE, once-in-a-generation opportunity to own some of the last remaining undeveloped waterfront acreage in Emerald Isle! Discover limitless poss...
This 6 Bedroom Oceanfront New Construction Is Absolutely One Of Emerald Isle's Finest Sand Castle Homes. The 2 Primary Bedrooms on 4th Floor Offer Incredible Views. Ever...
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
Discover elevated oceanfront living with this 2026-constructed luxury townhome on the east side of an architecturally refined duplex in Emerald Isle. Meticulously crafted...
- 6 Beds
- 8 Baths
Experience coastal luxury at its finest in this stunning new custom-built waterfront home in Morehead City. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 5.5 beautifully appointed ba...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
Grand in its setting yet intimate in its charm, this is waterfront coastal living at its finest. Nestled along the shores of Bogue Sound on more than 1.5 acres of beauti...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
HUGE REDUCTION EQUALS FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY ! Wake up to the rhythm of the Atlantic and panoramic views that stretch as far as the eye can see--this exceptional oceanfron...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
Acreage! Prime Property and a great opportunity for future development of 124+ acres off of Hwy 101 with waterfront. Minutes from the Beaufort waterfront, Cherry Point, s...
This OCEANFRONT ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE in Emerald Isle, North Carolina offers a rare opportunity to own the EAST SIDE residence of an exquisite modern coastal duplex b...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
Welcome to an extraordinary soundfront residence in prestigious Cannonsgate, where refined coastal design, sweeping Bogue Sound views, and exceptional indoor-outdoor livi...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
Rare opportunity to own a large sound front parcel in Morehead City! Enjoy over 200 feet on bogue sound or finalize a subdivision into three individual building lots....
Among some of the most desirable lots in Emerald Isle are located on this street. The sunsets are second to none, and you have unobstructed views of the sound, the inlet ...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
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