Real Estate Investing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 11,750 • Carteret County

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Should you buy in Beaufort, NC? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 24.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.2% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $388,294
Avg Monthly Rent $1,544
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Beaufort Real Estate

With a sizable population across 2 ZIPs, Beaufort shows the kind of tepid fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

The investment case for Beaufort is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Transaction volume in Beaufort has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Put differently, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Beaufort — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Morehead City, NC

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Avg Home Value
$388,294
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,544
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NC)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Morehead City, NC metro

5/10
Elevated Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
3/3
76%
Days Pending
2/2
76 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Morehead City, NC metro
76
Days to pending
7.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Beaufort, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beaufort, NC

Is housing expensive in Beaufort, NC?

Expect median prices around $388K in Beaufort, NC. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Beaufort, NC?

Rental vacancy in Beaufort, NC is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Beaufort, NC?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Beaufort, NC. The numbers - $388K homes against $1,544/mo rents - support that play.

How strict are landlord regulations in Beaufort, NC?

Beaufort, NC falls under NC landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Beaufort, NC?

Beaufort, NC draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $1,544/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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