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$779,900
4 Beds 4 Baths
Luxury Home in Pelican Reef | 107 South Grist Mill Road | Hampstead, NC Looking for a luxury home in Hampstead, NC with privacy, quality construction, and exceptional community amenities? Welcome to 107 South Grist Mill Road, a beautifully crafted home located in the highly desirable Pelican Reef gated community--just minutes from Topsail Island, public beaches, boat ramps, shopping, dining, and some of southeastern North Carolina's most sought-after schools. Designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining, this spacious home offers spacious ceilings, abundant windows, a large kitchen, generous living areas, and spacious walk-in closets throughout. An inviting enclosed sunroom and screened in porch both create the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee, read a book, or unwind while overlooking the peaceful backyard. Built with long-term value and low-maintenance living in mind, this home features a FORTIFIED Roof, an encapsulated crawl space, durable composite decking, solid wood interior doors, a maintenance-free exterior, convenient generator hookup, and an oversized three-car garage with plenty of room for vehicles, golf carts, recreational equipment, or workshop space. Situated on a large, private homesite, the property offers the quiet setting many buyers are searching for while remaining close to everything Hampstead, Wilmington, and Jacksonville has to offer. Life in Pelican Reef is centered around the coastal lifestyle. Residents enjoy a gated entrance, beautiful clubhouse, community swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, private kayak launch, community pier into Virginia Creek, fishing dock in Heron Pond, and direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway via kayak/canoe/paddleboards. Whether you enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, paddleboarding, or simply relaxing poolside, you'll appreciate everything this exceptional waterfront community and it's surroundings provide. The location is hard to beat. You're only minutes from Topsail Beach, Surf City, waterfront restaurants, marinas, golf courses, shopping, and historic downtown Wilmington. Public boat ramps and beach access make it easy to spend weekends on the water, while nearby parks and historic attractions offer something for everyone. If you've been searching for a luxury home in Hampstead, a home near Topsail Island, a gated community with waterfront amenities, or a coastal North Carolina home with a three-car garage and premium upgrades, this property deserves a place at the top of your list. 107 South Grist Mill Road offers the rare combination of quality construction, outstanding community amenities, an exceptional location, and the relaxed coastal lifestyle that makes Hampstead one of North Carolina's fastest-growing and most desirable places to call home. Schedule your private showing today and discover why so many buyers choose Pelican Reef for luxury coastal living.

107 S Grist Mill Rd, Hampstead

$1,000,000
3 Beds 3 Baths
Picture this: morning coffee on the widow's watch, the Atlantic stretching out to one side, the Sound and the ICW shimmering on the other. Those views are the heart of this home, and because public access sits right beside you, the sightlines to both the ocean and the Sound stay open. Nothing's getting built to take them away. You'll find this beauty on the coveted south end of Topsail Beach, one block to the ocean and one block to the Sound. Sunrise beach walks and sunset boat rides, both within steps of your door. Inside, the reverse floor plan does exactly what it should, lifting the living space up to capture the light, the breezes, and those water views. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and room to breathe. The home has been thoughtfully cared for. New Pella 250 Series windows and doors. New Alside Coventry siding on the ocean-facing wall and carport, with the original siding carefully removed, rotten sheathing repaired where needed, and reinstalled elsewhere. Updated flashing beneath the siding, copper drip caps above the new openings, and crisp Miratec black trim framing it all. The soffit wears two fresh coats of white, the roof and soffit were replaced at the end of 2018, and the whole house has been power washed and refreshed. There's even a new bookcase waiting at the top of the stairs. Outside, life is easy. An outdoor shower to rinse off the salt, a fenced dog yard for the four-legged crew, a handy shed, and parking for ten, four of them covered, with plenty of space for boats, golf carts, and every beach toy you own. Septic was recently pumped, so that's handled too. This home rents beautifully in summer and stays quiet the rest of the year, making it ideal for second-home owners and anyone who's fallen for Topsail Beach. This home is offered fully furnished and turnkey. Come imagine your mornings and evenings next to the ocean. Experience the best of coastal living in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath beach home ideally located on the highly desirable south end of Topsail Beach. Just one block from the Atlantic Ocean and one block from Banks Channel and the Intracoastal Waterway, this property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy both sunrise beach walks and sunset boating adventures all within minutes of your front door. Designed with a sought-after reverse floor plan, the home maximizes natural light, coastal breezes, and stunning water views. Climb to the widow's watch and take in the panoramic views, a unique feature that is protected by nearby public access areas, helping preserve these incredible vistas for years to come. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment property, this home is built for making memories. Spend your days on the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower, let pets roam freely in the fenced dog yard, and gather with family and friends after a day on the water. With parking for up to 10 vehicles, including 4 covered spaces, there is plenty of room for guests, boats, golf carts, and all your beach toys. Recent improvements provide peace of mind and enhance the home's curb appeal, including new Pella 250 Series windows and doors, new siding on the ocean-facing wall and carport, updated flashing details, copper drip caps, Miratec black window trim, a new 8-foot privacy fence surrounding the shower and dog yard area, and fresh exterior paint. Additional updates include soffit and roof replacement in 2018/2019, recent septic pumping, power washing, and wood/sheathing repairs completed as needed during exterior renovations. Located in one of the most desirable areas of Topsail Beach, this property offers the perfect blend of beach access, boating access, breathtaking views, and modern updates. Imagine starting your mornings with coffee overlooking the ocean, spending afternoons on the water, and ending the day with spectacular coastal sunsets from your own widow's watch.

1402 S Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach

$995,000
5 Beds 5 Baths
40 ft Boat Slip available as separate purchase. Welcome to Salters Haven at Lea Marina, where coastal luxury meets exceptional craftsmanship in this stunning new construction by Atlantic Homes. Perfectly positioned on a desirable corner homesite, this is the only available new construction opportunity currently offered in one of coastal North Carolina's most sought-after waterfront communities. Spanning an impressive 3,955 heated square feet, this thoughtfully designed residence offers the ideal blend of elegance, comfort, and functionality. A rare 3 car garage for all the toys. Step inside to soaring ceilings, oversized 8-foot doors, and an expansive open-concept floor plan designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The chef-inspired kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring a massive island and abundant workspace that seamlessly connects to the living and dining areas. The main level offers exceptional convenience with three spacious bedrooms, three full baths, and a dedicated office, creating the perfect setup for families, guests, or remote work. An all-season sunroom with its own dedicated HVAC system extends the living space year-round, providing the perfect place to relax and enjoy the coastal lifestyle regardless of the season. Upstairs, a second dormer enhances the oversized bonus room while two additional finished rooms, each with their own private bath, bring the total to five bedrooms and five full bathrooms, offering incredible flexibility for guests, hobbies, or multi-generational living. Located within the waterfront community of Salters Haven at Lea Marina, residents enjoy access to exceptional amenities, marina access, walking trails, clubhouse, pool, and the relaxed coastal lifestyle that has made this community one of the area's premier destinations. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own the only new construction home currently available in Salters Haven.

14 E Keel Dr, Hampstead

$849,990
Rare opportunity to own a prime oceanfront homesite in the heart of beautiful Surf City! This exceptional beachfront lot offers breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views, direct beach access, and the chance to create the custom coastal home you've always envisioned. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a vacation getaway, or a lucrative investment property, this ready-to-build lot provides the perfect foundation for your dream. Even better, much of the groundwork has already been completed -- a CAMA permit has been secured and custom house plans have already been professionally designed to maximize the largest possible home for this lot size and shape, saving valuable time and expense in the building process. In 2025, the sellers obtained quotes from three local builders to construct the proposed home, with all three coming in between $1.132M and $1.168M -- giving buyers a real, grounded sense of total project cost before they even break ground. Please note: the first and second photos are AI-generated renderings based on the architectural build plans and are intended to illustrate the potential of the proposed home -- not the current condition of the lot. Enjoy sunrises over the ocean, miles of sandy beaches, and all the charm, dining, and recreation that Surf City has to offer. Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare along the North Carolina coast. Don't miss your chance to build exactly what you want in one of Surf City's most desirable oceanfront locations. Start living the coastal lifestyle you've been dreaming about today! Price reflects the lot only.

522 N Shore Dr, Surf City

$775,000
4 Beds 3 Baths
The beauty of Crown Pointe, is the waterfront lifestyle! Quietly tucked away at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in the heart of charming Hampstead, this exquisite home is where Southern elegance meets coastal living. An extended driveway with wide gate welcomes you, while beautiful landscaping sets the tone for what awaits inside. A gracious foyer opens to luxury vinyl plank flooring and custom trim throughout. The sophisticated front room features a coffered ceiling and classic wainscoting, while the vaulted living room showcases custom built-ins and a cozy fireplace -- perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings. The gourmet kitchen impresses with executive cabinetry, quartz countertops, gas cooktop, farmhouse sink, spacious island, pantry, and sunny breakfast nook. The owner's retreat offers a stunning accent wall, two walk-in closets, dual vanities, custom-tiled shower, and private water closet. Two additional bedrooms and full bath occupy the opposite wing. Upstairs delivers a bonus room, fourth bedroom, full bath, four closets, and generous walk-in attic. Triple sliding doors reveal a screened porch overlooking your own private sanctuary -- custom fire pit, manicured grounds, and a tranquil pond where turtles, herons, and egrets provide a daily wildlife spectacle. Community amenities include pool, clubhouse, and a beloved dock perfect for kayaking, fishing, and breathtaking sunsets. Additional features: plantation shutters, screened garage, boat/trailer parking, pergola-ready patio, solar landscape lighting, automated irrigation, and privacy easement. Minutes to Topsail Island (approximately 20) Surf City (approximately 15) and historic downtown Wilmington (approximately 25 minutes!). -

194 Hampton Ct, Hampstead

$999,999
What does it look like when a growth corridor reaches its tipping point? It looks like Hampstead, North Carolina in 2026. And it looks like this parcel. 845 NC Highway 210 sits at the curve of one of the most strategically significant intersections on the Pender-Onslow County corridor -- 6.55 level acres in Flood Zone X, positioned precisely between two of the most established anchored retail centers in coastal North Carolina, at the exact location where NCDOT has formally proposed a new traffic signal and turning lanes, directly adjacent to the future Hampstead Bypass interchange at NC 210. The Location Advantage. One mile north on NC 210: Lowe's Home Improvement and Harris Teeter. Two miles south: Walmart Neighborhood Market, Publix, Starbucks, and Petco. This parcel occupies the inflection point between them -- the last significant acreage between two fully established retail nodes on a corridor where national brands are now actively acquiring land. Wawa has recently tied up property in Hampstead for its first Pender County location. Sheetz has filed site plans in the area. Chase Bank, Del Taco, and Starbucks are all moving through Pender County approvals on this corridor right now. The brands that identify growth before it peaks are already here. This parcel represents the opportunity to be among them. The Infrastructure Trajectory. NCDOT held a formal public meeting on March 2, 2026 for proposed improvements at the NC 210, NC 50, and Belt Road intersection in Pender County -- directly adjacent to this parcel. Proposed improvements include turning lanes, a median, and a traffic signal to improve northbound and southbound traffic flow. This project has completed its public comment phase and is on record with NCDOT. Separately, the Hampstead Bypass, currently under construction, connects directly to NC 210 at mile 9.75 and will channel significant new traffic volumes onto this corridor upon completion. A new Hampstead Branch Library breaks ground in 2026. A new elementary and middle school campus opens in August 2027. These are not projections. They are funded, permitted, and underway. The Market Context. Pender County issued permits for more than 5,100 new housing units between 2020 and 2024. Pender County Planning Director Daniel Adams has publicly stated that Hampstead has reached a tipping point where it is now viable for more commercial businesses to be successful. The rooftop density that national brands require before committing to a market is here. The infrastructure to support commercial growth is being built. The brands are arriving. This is the moment between early and too late that commercial land investors recognize and act on. The Site. 6.55 acres of level, Flood Zone X land with substantial on-site improvements conveying with the sale. A metal agricultural building. Established livestock corrals. A gravel access drive already cut from NC 210. Existing septic system. Water infrastructure on site. Fiber internet available via Fiberhomes.com. The curve positioning on NC 210 delivers maximum road frontage visibility from both approach directions simultaneously -- a driver approaching from either direction has an extended sightline to this parcel that straight-road frontage of equivalent size cannot match. The parcel is currently zoned RP in Pender County. A buyer pursuing commercial, mixed use, agri-tourism, or other development will pursue a zoning variance through Pender County Planning -- a process that Pender County has been actively supporting as this corridor matures and commercial demand accelerates. Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, and variance process with Pender County Planning Department and a land use attorney prior to closing. No city taxes. Flood Zone X. Level topography. Fiber internet. Paved NC 210 frontage. Existing site infrastructure. 6.55 acres. The corridor is growing. The infrastructure is coming. The brands are arriving. The window is open.

845 Nc 210, Hampstead

$859,000
4 Beds 4 Baths
Beautifully renovated coastal home offering spectacular 180-degree Intracoastal Waterway and salt marsh views, just a short 3-minute walk to the beach. Located less than one mile from the heart of Surf City, this property provides easy access to the Surf City Pier, restaurants, shopping, groceries, entertainment, and more by walking, biking, or golf cart. Kenneth D. Batts Park is just two lots away and features a playground, basketball court, and scenic marsh boardwalk. This open and airy home features upscale modern décor, LVP waterproof flooring throughout, white kitchen cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel GE appliances, and stylish furnishings. Two spacious rear decks span the length of the home, providing the perfect place to enjoy breathtaking sunsets, marsh views, and boats cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a bonus room and half bath on the lower level that can be used as an additional bedroom. The primary suite includes a King bed, private bath, flat-screen TV, and stunning water views. The third-floor living area is designed for entertaining with vaulted shiplap ceilings, recessed lighting, ample seating, an 80-inch Smart TV, and a fully equipped kitchen with dining space and bar seating. Additional features include a fortified roof installed in 2025, a new water heater, an enclosed outdoor hot/cold shower, and convenient public beach access just one block away. Whether used as a primary residence, second home, or investment property, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and coastal convenience.

1001 S Topsail Dr, Surf City

$849,000
2 Beds 2 Baths
Perfectly positioned in the heart of Surf City's most coveted downtown stretch, known as the ''S-Curve'' and often considered Surf City's own ''Million Dollar Mile'', this extraordinary property offers a rare opportunity to own TWO beautifully appointed coastal cottages on one premier homesite, just 80 steps from beach access. Here, the lifestyle is unmatched. Park the car and leave it behind...you can truly walk everywhere! From local restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, nightlife, and entertainment to the pristine sandy beaches of Surf City, everything you need is just moments away. This is coastal living at its absolute finest! Thoughtfully designed with luxury, comfort, and durability in mind, both cottages showcase exceptional craftsmanship and upscale finishes throughout. The exterior features include durable Hardie Board siding, Trex decking, custom landscaping with cement pavers and mature palm trees, vented storm doors, recessed soffit lighting, gutters, digital locks, vapor barrier protection, and a 50-amp service ready for your future EV charger installation. Each cottage also enjoys its own private outdoor shower and water softener system, perfect for effortless beach living. The main cottage exudes elevated coastal elegance with custom wainscoting, shiplap accents, recessed lighting, top-down bottom-up custom blinds, COREtec Lanier Hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring, and moisture-resistant Gold Bond drywall. Comfort is maximized with a 3-zone Mitsubishi mini-split HVAC system and a Stiebel Eltron tankless water heater. The kitchen was designed to impress, featuring quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, an ultra-deep single basin sink, stainless steel appliances, a premium Hauslane range hood, and a stunning butler's pantry complete with custom built-ins. Additional upgrades continue throughout the home, including custom closet shelving, updated bathrooms with tile flooring, ceiling-height tiled showers, pocket doors, and beautifully curated finishes at every turn. A ''Clearly Filtered'' 3-stage water filtration system further enhances the home's luxury appeal. The charming second cottage, affectionately known as the ''Itty Bitty'', offers its own stylish and private retreat with shiplap walls, recessed lighting, luxury vinyl plank flooring, new windows, added closet space, Mitsubishi mini-split HVAC, Rinnai tankless water heater, quartz countertops, stainless steel range hood, and a beautiful exterior blend of shake accents and Hardie Board siding. Whether you're seeking a luxury coastal residence, multigenerational retreat, income-producing opportunity, owner-occupied investment, or the ultimate beach getaway, this one-of-a-kind Surf City property delivers an unparalleled combination of location, craftsmanship, and lifestyle that is rarely available.

105 High Point Ave Unit A & B, Surf City

$800,000
5 Beds 4 Baths
Coastal Living, Community Charm & Room to Roam Welcome to 134 Wild Berry Lane, tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in Bent Tree at Middle Point--a wonderful community offering small-enclave charm, mature landscaping, generously sized lots, and access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. Set on nearly an acre with a serene natural buffer behind the home, this spacious property welcomes you with a classic wraparound front porch and an impressive outdoor living area. The vaulted screened porch is ideal for morning coffee or evening gatherings, while the adjacent covered porch provides the perfect spot for grilling. Boaters will appreciate the community's deeded access to the Middle Point boat ramp and pavilion, with a large ramp accommodating boats of varying size. Inside, the bright and inviting main level offers an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. The open kitchen features double ovens, cooktop, refrigerator, dishwasher, and a generous eat-in area, while a separate dining room provides space for more formal meals. The great room showcases a wood-burning fireplace and panoramic views of the mature trees and landscaping beyond. The first-floor primary suite offers a walk-in closet and a beautifully renovated en-suite bath featuring a new vanity, shower, flooring, and lighting. A versatile flex room can serve as an office, library, or additional bedroom. A full bath and generously sized laundry room complete the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, including one with a private en-suite bath, while the remaining two share a hall bath. A massive bonus/entertainment room offers endless possibilities for recreation, media, hobbies, or gatherings. An adjoining floored storage area provides abundant space for holiday décor, luggage, and all the extras. Thoughtful features include a storage shed, allowing the garage to remain available for vehicles; irrigation system; encapsulated crawl space with vapor barrier and dehumidifier; central vacuum; and security system. Location is another standout feature. Kiwanis Park is just around the corner, while golf, boating, and the beaches of Topsail are all within easy reach. Spend the day on the water, enjoy a round of golf, or stroll the beach--all just minutes from home. Recent maintenance and improvements provide added peace of mind, including a 2022 roof, first-floor HVAC replaced in 2018, and second-floor HVAC replaced in 2023. The HVAC units carry an O'Brien warranty with 10-year coverage on parts and labor. A termite bond is in place through 2031. With its spacious setting, flexible floor plan, exceptional outdoor living, and deeded boat-ramp access, 134 Wild Berry Lane offers the best of relaxed coastal living with everyday convenience.

134 Wild Berry Ln, Hampstead

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