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Carteret County · Cedar Island, NCCedar Island, NC property taxes. Values held. Know when to push back.
The typical home in Cedar Island was worth about $279,000 in January 2026, up 2.2% from a year earlier. In a steady market, an appeal works best for specific homes whose assessment ran ahead of what they'd sell for.
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What Cedar Island home values did
Cedar Island values rose 2.2% in the year to January 2026, reaching a new high. That's stronger than Carteret County as a whole (+1.1%).
Since January, values have risen 3.3% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $200,000 | +13.5% |
| January 2022 | $218,000 | +9.2% |
| January 2023 | $247,000 | +13.1% |
| January 2024 | $264,000 | +6.8% |
| January 2025 | $273,000 | +3.7% |
| January 2026 | $279,000 | +2.2% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $289,000 | +3.3% since January |
January 2026 was the highest month since 2021.
What to check on your notice
The typical Cedar Island home gained 2.2% in the year to January 2026. A notice that rose far more than that, or a value above what similar homes nearby actually sold for, is the usual starting point for an appeal.
How Cedar Island compares nearby
Among 10 Carteret County places, Cedar Island has the 10th largest drop from its peak and the 10th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 487th of 631 North Carolina places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | $338,000 | +1.0% | At peak |
| Morehead City | $413,000 | -0.4% | -0.5% |
| Beaufort | $417,000 | +2.4% | At peak |
| Cape Carteret | $456,000 | -0.2% | -0.4% |
| Cedar Point | $478,000 | +0.7% | -0.3% |
| Emerald Isle | $746,000 | +1.2% | At peak |
| Atlantic Beach | $535,000 | +0.3% | -1.2% |
| Harkers Island | $394,000 | +4.7% | At peak |
| Bogue | $395,000 | -0.3% | -0.4% |
| Cedar Island | $279,000 | +2.2% | At peak |
Deadline and where to file
Cedar Island values are set by the local county tax assessor. Ask for an informal review from the county assessor, then request a hearing with the county Board of Equalization and Review (BER) in writing or in person before the BER adjourns. The BER first meets between the first Monday in April and the first Monday in May, and normally adjourns by the third Monday after its first meeting and no later than July 1. In reappraisal years it may sit until December 1. The listing period runs from the first business day of January through January 31.
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 BER sessions have ended in most counties. The exception is a county that reappraised effective January 1, 2026, where the BER can sit until December 1, 2026, so check right away. Otherwise your next chance is spring 2027: the January 2027 listing period, then the BER meeting between early April and early May 2027, closing by July 1, 2027. If your county reappraises effective January 1, 2027, expect new values and a BER open into late 2027, with a December 1 limit.
The Carteret County guide covers the full North Carolina appeal process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Cedar Island case
The numbers above describe the typical Cedar Island home, not yours. Cedar Island is part of the Morehead City metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Document your home's condition, such as repair estimates or photos, if the county record assumes better condition.
Get your Cedar Island appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your North Carolina appeal. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. North Carolina forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: N.C.G.S. 105-322 Board of equalization and review, N.C.G.S. 105-286 Reappraisal schedule, N.C.G.S. 105-290 Appeals to Property Tax Commission, N.C.G.S. 105-307 Listing period. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.