Neighborhoods & Developments

As the county's population increases, development in the western part of Carteret County continues. This area has some long-established neighborhoods, but many new ones are springing up along N.C. Highway 24 between Morehead City and Cape Carteret and along U.S. 70 between Morehead City and Havelock.

Spooner's Creek and Spooner's Creek East are long-standing neighborhoods built around the marina at the mouth of Spooner's Creek and along Bogue Sound. The area features large homes, many with their own private docks, and you can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $750,000 for a home here. Spooner's Creek South is a new development in the area, offering many lots with boat slips.

Brandywine Bay is an exclusive planned subdivision, stretching from Bogue Sound to U.S. 70. Begun in 1972, the project was built around the Earle Webb estate. The waterfront portion of Brandywine Bay consists of a noncommercial marina with a community boat ramp surrounded by residential building lots. Marina slips are individually owned. Three townhouse projects surround the harbor with homes attractively placed, creating the image of a village. There are single-family residences, and lots available on either side of the townhouses and harbor. The project continues across N.C. 24, where it surrounds a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course. Some homes were built in the 1970s, and there is usually a nice selection of re-sales. Brandywine North is the subdivision's newest neighborhood. Prices vary greatly in Brandywine based on the relationship to water and the golf course. A starting price would be $250,000 and up.

Village Green at Brandywine Bay offers duplex-style homes arranged with two units per building. There you will find one- and two-story units starting around $200,000 or $250,000.

The Village at Camp Morehead by the Sea is on the site of the former Camp Morehead between N.C. 24 and Bogue Sound. This waterfront development offers residents a clubhouse, a pier, tennis and basketball courts and a swimming pool, and prices can start around $450,000 and go up to $1.5 million.

Gull Harbor, Soundview, Ho-Ho Village and Barnesfield are all established developments along Bogue Sound on N.C. 24. While some homes are quite large and elaborate, others are moderate in size and style. Many have deep-water docks. Somerset Plantation is off N.C. 24 and features a swimming pool, tennis courts, a boat ramp, a residential day dock, boat slips and a secured entrance. Homes in these neighborhoods range from $200,000 to more than $1 million, depending on how close the land is to the water.

In the Broad and Gales Creek areas are Bluewater Banks, Fox Lair and Rollingwood Acres. These are subdivisions close to Broad Creek Middle School. Bluewater Banks is a soundfront development, and Rollingwood Acres is on Broad Creek. Home prices vary greatly, depending on location and water access. Fox Lair is a non-waterfront development. Prices in these communities can range from $200,000 to more than $1.5 million.

Bogue Watch and Cannonsgate are under construction off N.C. 24. These communities are surrounded by Croatan National Forest and the Intracoastal Waterway. Homesites vary in cost depending on their location. Bogue Watch is a gated community with 287 homesites. Residents can enjoy a pool, deep water access, parks and much more. Waterfront and water-view homesites range from $160,000 to $800,000. Cannonsgate is also a gated community and offers a 75-slip marina, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts and a boat launch. Homesites start at $155,000 and go up.

Bluewater Cover is located off West Firetower Road, just outside Cape Carteret. This community offers residents a deeded water access, community day-dock, boat ramp, pool and clubhouse. Lot prices vary and start around $115,000.

Marsh Harbour is a new community in Cedar Point featuring a community pool, pavilion and boat/RV storage areas. Lots start around $65,000 and go up. Quailwood Village is off Taylor Notion Road, near the golf course. Homes here start at $245,000 and go up.

Farther up N.C. 24 toward Swansboro are Bogue Sound Yacht Club with homes in the $350,000 to $490,000 range; Blue Heron Bay, where homes can range from $250,000 to $780,000; and Hickory Shores, with prices between $379,000 and $600,000. Homes vary from spacious and elaborate to small and practical. 

In Cedar Point, at the intersection of N.C. 58 and N.C. 24, is Magen's Bay. This is a residential, soundfront area with homes selling from $350,000 to $1.3 million. Magen's Bay features private-gate entry, a pool and a bathhouse, tennis courts, deeded water access and a 100-foot pier to Bogue Sound.

Four miles east of Cape Carteret is Cedar Key. Nestled along Bogue Sound, this development offers beautiful views of Carolina sunsets. Water access is available, and a pier, park and picnic areas are open for residents. Prices here can start around $100,000 for a homesite.

Bluewater Cove is located off N.C. 58 on West Fire Tower Road across from Silver Creek Golf Course. The subdivision offers residents water access, a pool and clubhouse, and a boat ramp and day dock. Prices start at $350,000.