Blended score for Atlantic Beach's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

Somewhat walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

9.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Morehead City Primary

3.49 mi away · Grades -1-3

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 526
Student:teacher ratio: 10.7:1
District: Carteret County Public Schools

Middle

Morehead City Middle

2.35 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 448
Student:teacher ratio: 13.6:1
District: Carteret County Public Schools

High

West Carteret High

4 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.7

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 1,134
Student:teacher ratio: 15.8:1
District: Carteret County Public Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Atlantic Beach, from Beaufort Smith Field.

54°F

Clear

Cities near Atlantic Beach

Morehead City · 2.6 mi Beaufort · 8.2 mi Newport · 10.8 mi Havelock · 14.9 mi Emerald Isle · 16.1 mi Swansboro · 22.3 mi

ZIP codes in Atlantic Beach

28512 · 180 for sale

Atlantic Beach real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Atlantic Beach right now?+

There are currently 96 active listings in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Atlantic Beach?+

The median list price for active listings in Atlantic Beach is $385,000. Homes are spending an average of 196 days on market.

Is Atlantic Beach's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Atlantic Beach have fallen 18.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Atlantic Beach?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Atlantic Beach are Sea Spray, Palm Suites, Not In Subdivision.

What schools serve Atlantic Beach?+

The closest public schools to Atlantic Beach's center are Morehead City Primary, Morehead City Middle, West Carteret High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Atlantic Beach walkable?+

Atlantic Beach's center has a walkability score of 46 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 12 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.