Carteret Homes with River View

Welcome to Carteret County, North Carolina—a stunning coastal gem that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant community life. Nestled along the picturesque Crystal Coast, Carteret County boasts a diverse landscape, from sandy shores to lush wetlands, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With its charming towns like Beaufort and Morehead City, residents enjoy a laid-back lifestyle infused with southern hospitality.

One of the most alluring features of Carteret County is the availability of homes with breathtaking river views. Imagine waking up each morning to the gentle sounds of the water and the sight of sunrises painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. These riverfront properties provide not just a home, but a lifestyle—a serene retreat where you can unwind and connect with nature. Whether you’re sipping coffee on your porch or hosting friends for a sunset dinner, the stunning vistas create an enchanting backdrop for every moment.

Carteret County is not just about beautiful homes; it’s about community. With excellent schools, local markets, and a variety of recreational activities, residents find a welcoming atmosphere that fosters a strong sense of belonging. From boating and fishing to exploring the rich maritime history, there’s always something to do.

If you’re seeking a place where scenic beauty meets a vibrant community, consider making Carteret County your new home. With its river view properties, you’ll not only gain a house but a lifestyle that celebrates the best of coastal living. Welcome to your dream home in Carteret County!

Newest Carteret Homes with River View

$295,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100591203 MLS

Tucked away in the charming countryside of South River, this fully furnished cottage offers warmth, character, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Rich tones of wooden floors and wood paneling, and abundant natural light create a timeless appeal throughout the home. Sunlight filters through the mature trees and pours into the bay window, creating a bright and inviting living room that feels like home the moment you step inside. The spacious primary bedroom provides a comfortable retreat, complete with a dressing room and convenient half bath. A second bedroom with a walk-in closet offers additional space for guests, family, or a home office. The updated bathroom features a shower and cabinetry that provides excellent storage. A dedicated laundry room adds everyday convenience; while the cozy den features a fireplace* and sliding glass doors that open to a wraparound porch- an ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind after a day on the water, or simply take in the beautiful surroundings. Outside, the property offers plenty of room to spread out on approximately 0.65 acres, with ample space for boats, trailers, and outdoor hobbies. The detached three-bay garage with workshop is perfect for storing fishing gear, tackling projects, or creating the ultimate workshop. With no HOA and no city taxes, you'll enjoy the freedom to make the property your own. Located directly across the street from a community boat ramp, that operates on the honor system, this home is a wonderful opportunity for boating enthusiasts, anglers, hunters, or anyone seeking a retreat near the water. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, or a weekend getaway, this property offers endless possibilities. The home is being sold furnished, and appliances convey, making it easy to begin enjoying the South River lifestyle from day one. Property is served by a shared well (shared well agreement available in documents). Being sold as-is, where-is. No septic permit in file. Agents and buyers are encouraged to verify all information including square footage, flood zone, permits, and any other details deemed important. *Unsure if gas logs are operational.

1590 S River Rd, Beaufort

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Sandra Dee Johnson () from Listing Office: Crystal Coast Realty Group.

$350,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100590851 MLS

Water views, boating, and fishing await at this 2BR/2BA waterfront retreat with a private dock on a sheltered canal offering quick access to the South River and Pamlico Sound. The dock includes water, power, and a fish cleaning station, while the community boat ramp is just down the street. Enjoy breathtaking views from the 835-square-foot wraparound deck. Both spacious bedrooms include their own private bath. Additional features include a workshop, covered parking under decks for all the adult play toys! Solid concrete block piers, a roof replaced in 2015. Located just 25 minutes from historic Beaufort, you'll enjoy waterfront dining, shopping, and coastal attractions. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, possibility of a vacation rental, or full-time residence, this coastal retreat offers exceptional value. Schedule your showing today!

174 S River Dr, Beaufort

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lynn David Colligan () from Listing Office: Weichert Realtors At Wave's Edge.

$250,000

100589156 MLS

A rare opportunity to own almost 1.5 acres second row to the beautiful White Oak River. With no HOA or restrictive covenants the sky is the limit for your dream- river view home. All the hard work has already been done from getting lot partially cleared and leaving some natural wooded area for privacy, to leveling and grading the area where the homesite will be, and installing the water meter and getting a septic permit. All you have to do is find or design your perfect house plans! BONUS: NO city taxes and in award winning school districts.

150 Azalea Ct, Swansboro

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Haley Marie Haynes () from Listing Office: Bluewater Real Estate - EI.

$1,500,000

100586519 MLS

STUNNING WATER FRONT LOT OVERLOOKING NORTH RIVER. BRAND NEW 150 F00T CUSTOM HOG SLAT DOCK TERMINATING WITHIN 20 FEET OF A FRESHLY DREDGED EXISTING 50 YEAR OLD CHANNEL. OWNER IS PERMITTED TO DREDGE FROM THE END OF THE DOCK INTO THE CHANNEL HAVING APPOXIMATELY 5 FEET OF WATER ON HIGH TIDE, WITHIN 150 DOWN THE CHANNEL THAT GOES TO 8 FEET AND SHORTY THERE AFTER TO 12 FEET. THE CHANNEL IS MAINTAINED BY AN INFORMAL 11 MEMBER DREDGE COMMITTEE. THESE DREDGED AREAS WILL FOREVER BE COVERED BY SIMPLE MAINTANCE PERMITS. THE ORGINAL CHANNEL HAS BEEN IN PLACE FOR 50 YEARS WITH 3 MAINTENANCE DREDGES. THE DOCK IF OUTFITTED WITH GLOW LIGHTS, WILL PROVIDE EXCELLENT NIGHT FISHING FOR TROUT,DRUM AND FLOUNDER. THIS LOT IS OVER A HALF ACRE OVERLOOKING STEEP POINT CHANNEL, WITH 180 DEGREE SPECTULAR VIEWS OF THE NORTH RIVER,CAPE LOOKOUT,AND HARKERS ISLAND. CONVENIENT TO SOME OF THE BEST FISHING SPOTS ON THE COAST. IT IS NEAR THE HOOK,BEAUFORT INLET,BOGUE SOUND, CORE SOUND AND BACK SOUND.BEAUFORT IS THE 4TH OLDEST CITY IN NORTH CAROLINA AND WAS VOTED AMERICA'S COOLEST TOWN BY READERS OF BUDGET TRAVEL MAGAZINE. THIS LOT IS CLOSE TO SHOPS,RESTAURANTS, AND HISTORICAL SITES. SEPTIC SYSTEM IS INSTALLED AND IT'S READY FOR YOU TO BUILD THE HOUSE OF YOUR DREAMS. THIS LOT IS TRULY A RARE FIND.

184 Lennoxville Point Rd, Beaufort

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jarvis D Cox () from Listing Office: RE/MAX Ocean Properties.

$1,190,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100586360 MLS

Welcome to your own waterfront coastal paradise in the heart of Cedar Point! Tucked away on a quiet, no-through street that's perfect for walking and biking, this exceptional 4-bedroom, 4-bath home offers a rare combination of breathtaking waterfront views, unmatched boating amenities, and thoughtfully designed living spaces. A true boater's dream, the property features its own PRIVATE BOAT RAMP--an incredibly rare find--along with a private boat slip equipped with a 4,500-pound boat lift. With approximately 2.5 feet of water even at low tide, you'll enjoy the freedom to come and go without worrying about tide schedules. Spend your days boating, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, crabbing, or taking a short cruise to historic waterfront Swansboro for shopping, dining, and year-round community events. Originally built in 1959 and expanded with a beautifully designed addition in 2006, this home seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern coastal comfort. Nearly every room captures stunning panoramic water views, while expansive waterfront decks provide the perfect setting to relax, entertain, or watch unforgettable sunsets over the water. The spacious primary suite is a private retreat featuring a mini kitchenette, washer/dryer hookups, and a custom walk-in closet with built-in shelving. Each bedroom offers generous space, distinctive handcrafted ceilings, ceiling fans, and unique architectural details. The beautifully appointed kitchen includes a large built-in pantry and opens into spacious living areas where walls of windows showcase the spectacular waterfront scenery. Designed with both comfort and practicality in mind, the home offers abundant storage throughout, including a 12' x 14' workshop/storage building with electricity--ideal for hobbies, crafts, or storing fishing and boating gear. The lower level provides incredible flexibility and is perfectly suited for a mother-in-law suite, guest quarters, recreation room, or additional entertaining space. Additional thoughtful features include a wide 4-foot staircase designed to accommodate a future chairlift if desired, while the original construction plans also left space for a potential elevator shaft. Outside, raised garden beds are already in place for those who enjoy gardening, and the sidewalk extends all the way into Swansboro, making it easy to walk or bike into town. Located just minutes from the pristine beaches of Emerald Isle, this extraordinary waterfront property offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and the coastal lifestyle so many dream of. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, vacation home, or a legacy property where family and friends will gather for generations, opportunities like this are exceptionally rare. Waterfront homes with panoramic views, deep-water access, a private boat ramp, private boat slip, and unmatched proximity to Swansboro seldom become available. This is truly coastal living at its finest.

113 Cedar Ln, Cedar Point

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tonia P. Melton () from Listing Office: Keller Williams Crystal Coast.

$1,425,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100585027 MLS

Welcome to this custom-built, one-owner waterfront home overlooking the expansive waters of the White Oak River. Designed with a desirable reverse floor plan to maximize the breathtaking views, this thoughtfully crafted residence offers over 3,000 htd sq ft of comfortable living space, complete with an elevator providing convenient access to both levels. The top level features a welcoming foyer that opens to a spacious living area with fireplace, dining room, well-appointed kitchen with pantry, and primary suite. A 1/2 bath and laundry room complete the main living level, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining while enjoying spectacular river views. Living extends outside onto the bounteous screened porch and open deck off the main living areas. The lower level offers 3 more bedrooms, a full bath, 2 car garage, and a large storage utility area, providing ample space for family, guests, and all your coastal gear. Covered porches on both levels are surrounded by mature natural vegetation, offering exceptional privacy and shade while preserving the home's stunning waterfront setting. A whole-house generator provides uninterrupted living comfort. With 90' on the water, there's opportunity to build your own private pier and boat dock, making it easy to enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, and all that coastal living has to offer. Located in desirable Silver Creek S/D, residents enjoy access to a community day pier and a neighborhood boat launch. Conveniently situated just minutes from the pristine beaches of Emerald Isle, shopping, restaurants, grocery stores & pharmacies, local produce markets, and home improvement stores, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of waterfront serenity and everyday convenience. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, a coastal retreat, or your forever waterfront home, this rare White Oak River property presents an outstanding opportunity to enjoy the very best of Eastern North Carolina living.

308 Silver Creek Landing Rd, Swansboro

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Donald A Whiteside () from Listing Office: Emerald Isle Realty.

$625,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100584373 MLS

Welcome to an exceptional waterfront retreat offering approximately 10 acres of privacy along the peaceful waters of South River. This unique property combines the best of coastal living with room to roam, featuring approximately 8 acres of usable land, a private pond, mature live oaks, expansive water views, and a private dock with an electric, 7,000-pound certified boat lift. A deep-water channel that accommodates larger boats, and the Intracoastal Waterway is just a 15-minute boat ride away, providing convenient access to some of the Crystal Coast's best boating destinations. Whether your passion is boating, fishing, blue crabbing, shrimping, or simply watching dolphins cruise by, this property offers a waterfront lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find. Inside, the home features an open floor plan with beautiful water views, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, a spacious living area with fireplace, generously sized bedrooms, and an unfinished walk-up attic offering tremendous storage or future expansion potential. Recent improvements include new kitchen appliances, a new 230-foot well installed in 2024, a reverse osmosis water filtration system installed in 2024, and HVAC that has been professionally serviced twice each year. Built with hurricane roof truss ties and a hurricane-rated carport, the home offers added peace of mind for coastal living. With no HOA, abundant privacy, and endless opportunities to enjoy the water, this rare property is equally suited as a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or private waterfront estate where boating, recreation, and the natural beauty of coastal North Carolina are right outside your back door.

312 Martin Creek Dr, Beaufort

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Evan King () from Listing Office: Landmark Sotheby's International Realty.

$540,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100583752 MLS

Beautiful custom-built new construction home in the quiet gated waterfront community of River Oaks Plantation. The Winston plan is designed for easy everyday living and entertaining alike, with generous room sizes, open concept living, kitchen, and dining areas, ample storage, and thoughtful details throughout. Find a spacious bonus room and full bath upstairs that works well as guest suite, home office, media or playroom. Enjoy views of the White Oak River from the front porch, relax on the screened back porch, and embrace the coastal lifestyle! River Oaks Plantation features a community boat ramp and day dock providing easy access to the White Oak River and ICW for a day of fishing, island hopping, or lunch on the waterfront of downtown Swansboro. Located in the award-winning Croatan school district, this home is also just a short drive to pristine local beaches and area shopping, dining, and bases. Don't miss a fantastic opportunity to experience all the Crystal Coast has to offer in a brand-new, low maintenance, custom-built home in a desirable waterfront community.

166 Deepwater Dr, Stella

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Barefoot-Chandler & Associates Team () from Listing Office: LPT Realty.

$779,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100575363 MLS

Best priced waterfront with deep navigable and protected water, plus a $10K use-as-you-choose allowance, in the growing waterfront community of Flippers Cove! This direct canal-front home is ready for you to add your own dock and lift and start enjoying the ultimate coastal boating lifestyle with easy access to the ICWW, nearby islands, and the inlet. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, this thoughtfully designed home offers an open, light-filled floor plan with abundant windows that bring the waterfront views inside. The spacious kitchen showcases granite countertops and open entertaining spaces, while the primary suite features a beautifully tiled bath and generous closet space throughout. The home is also framed for a future elevator installation, offering added flexibility and convenience for years to come. Located in the sought-after Croatan School District, this property offers low taxes, low flood insurance, and access to the newly constructed neighborhood boat ramp. Short-term rentals are allowed, making this an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the home while you're here and generate income while you're away. Whether you're searching for a forever home, weekend retreat, or investment property with strong rental appeal, this waterfront home delivers outstanding value and endless coastal enjoyment. Life is good at Flippers Cove!

108 Flippers Cove Dr Unit 8, Cedar Point

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Carla F Buckhold () from Listing Office: Bogue Banks Realty, Inc.

$734,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100575357 MLS

Great price for navigable water! $10,000 use-as-you-choose allowance! PRIVATE COMMUNITY BOAT RAMP! Deep waterfront with a protected canal, ready for you to add your own dock and lift right in the backyard. Enjoy stunning views of the ICWW, White Oak River, and private canal while embracing the coastal lifestyle at Flipper's Cove. This direct canal-front home in the new waterfront community of Flipper's Cove offers easy living with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, an open-concept design, and walls of windows that bring the waterfront views inside. Designed for low-maintenance coastal living, the home features no carpet, granite countertops, spacious entertaining areas, tiled walk-in showers in the primary bath, generous closet space, and abundant storage throughout. The home is also framed for a future elevator installation. With deep-water access to the ICWW, inlet, beaches, and Historic Swansboro, this property is perfect as a full-time residence, second home, or income-producing investment. Short-term rentals are allowed, giving you the flexibility to enjoy it while you're here and earn income while you're away. Located in the sought-after Croatan school district with low taxes, low flood insurance, and a newly constructed community boat ramp, this is coastal living at its best. Life is good!

104 Flippers Cove Dr Unit 9, Cedar Point

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Carla F Buckhold () from Listing Office: Bogue Banks Realty, Inc.

$1,325,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100574572 MLS

''The ultimate waterfront home you've been dreaming about is now available in beautiful Sandy Point! Located in one of the ''Best Small Towns in America,'' the breathtaking views are ever-changing and visible from nearly every room in this serene and elegant paradise in beautiful Beaufort, NC. With nearly 300' of waterfront on 2.88 acres, this home is the crown jewel of Sandy Point. An open floor plan and expansive views from the kitchen, living and dining areas make everyday living feel like magic. Wake up to sunrise from your primary bedroom windows, watch sunsets reflected over the Neuse River in the evening, or spend time with friends and family fishing from your own shorefront. The possibilities are endless. This amazing home has it all! The first floor offers a large primary bedroom suite with newly renovated bathroom, a large second bedroom with en-suite, a private office, large laundry room, open living/dining/kitchen space with wet bar, and separate game/pool room. The large kitchen with center island and walk-in pantry make daily dinner or entertaining for a large crowd a breeze. The second floor boasts a second living/family room with a large balcony overlooking the water and two additional bedrooms each with amazing views and walk in closets. This waterfront home is a rare find, as it is not in a flood zone, due to its unique positioning between the beautiful Neuse and South rivers! Most of the house has been either renovated and/or updated with fresh paint, as well as new carpeting installed throughout all bedrooms and the entire second floor. With low maintenance landscaping, a large detached 3-bay garage, and plenty of elbow room, this home is the ultimate waterfront retreat to live out your dreams! Schedule your viewing today, before it's gone!''

492 Sandy Point Dr, Beaufort

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Charles Egerton () from Listing Office: RE/MAX Ocean Properties EI.

$250,000

100573772 MLS

A fantastic waterfront homesite in the spectacular community of Sandy Point. From this homesite your waterviews seem to go on forever. Watch the sail boats from Oriental go by, watch eagles and osprey sour above and watch dolphins frolic in the water. In this location where the mouth of the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound merge you can get to Oriental by boat in 15 minutes, or cruise down the ICW to Beaufort. Launch your boat at Hardy Creek, just a few short miles away. This truly a wonderland to behold! Come on out and see for yourself.

133 Bluefin Ct, Beaufort

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: James G Migliore () from Listing Office: Navigate Realty - Jacksonville.

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