Oriental market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Oriental, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Oriental
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Recently sold in Oriental
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Oriental
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Oriental'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.
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.
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
- District
- Pamlico County Schools
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
- District
- Pamlico County Schools
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
- District
- Pamlico County Schools
Current Weather
Live conditions in Oriental, from New Bern, Craven County Regional Airport.
Cities near Oriental
ZIP codes in Oriental
Oriental real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Oriental right now?+
There are currently 241 active listings in Oriental, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Oriental?+
The median list price for active listings in Oriental is $115,000. Homes are spending an average of 256 days on market.
Is Oriental's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Oriental have risen 63.2% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Oriental?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Oriental are River Dunes, Not In Subdivision, Dawson Creek.
What schools serve Oriental?+
The closest public schools to Oriental's center are Fred A Anderson Elementary, Pamlico County Middle, Pamlico County High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Oriental walkable?+
Oriental's center has a walkability score of 44 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.