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$479,500

166 Highlands Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443
Hampstead, NC 28443
Listed by Linda J Pelland · NC Golden Homes LLC
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,404 sqft
Year built
2005

About this home

What's better than a new house? A solid brick home that's been fabulously refreshed! Built to last, this lovely one-level floor plan offers effortless main-floor living with 3 bedrms & 2 full baths on main along with a versatile upstairs retreat--complete with a large finished room, full bath, and abundant closet space. Now you have 4 bedrms & 3 full baths. The caring owner has meticulously updated the open-concept layout with hickory hardwood floors, plush upstairs carpeting, stylish trending neutral paint, and refreshed light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout. Highlight the main living area with a fireplace with detailed mantel, transom windows & vaulted ceilings giving the open living area a spacious feeling. Want to find the niche for semiprivate conversations then move to the Carolina room behind the open living area. The primary suite is a true sanctuary featuring plantation shutters, a walk-in closet, a soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and an expansive double-sink vanity. Step outside to an established, mature landscape redesigned by a local nursery. The exterior is loaded with charm and functional upgrades, including custom Bahama shutters that adjust for light or protection, Installed roof (2020), and a modern heat pump. Enjoy coastal ocean breezes year-round from the screened-in porch, fitted with custom lighting and a ceiling fan. Prime Location & Amenities: Situated directly on the fairway for the 7th tee of the Castle Bay Golf Course, your backyard views are pure open greens with no behind-neighbors. • Convenience: Quick drive to Hoover Rd & Rt 17 for shopping, dining, and medical care. • Commute: Just 20 minutes to Topsail Island or Wilmington, with quick access to I-40 for Raleigh. • Community: Castle Bay offers optional amenities including golf, pickleball courts, a pool, a fitness center, and a clubhouse. Includes a complimentary 1-Year Home Warranty paid by the seller! Ready to call this house your HOME.......make an appointment easy to show! PS...Seller JUST bought and installing a new dishwasher with warranty! OH...Golf cart community & communities events for all ages at Club house. Amenities available for fee: Memberships Golf course, fitness center, pool. Club house can be leased for private events to include catering is chosen. Wide community roads allow for ease in bike riding. Register Golf cart with HOA for prior to use.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100612191
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Castle Bay Country Club
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 23, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
6
Lot size
0.23 acres
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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
South Topsail Elementary
1.41 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
486
Student:teacher ratio
15.2:1
District
Pender County Schools
Middle
Topsail Middle
1.88 mi away · Grades 5-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
785
Student:teacher ratio
20.7:1
District
Pender County Schools
High
Pender Early College High
15.53 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
218
Student:teacher ratio
27.3:1
District
Pender County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Hampstead'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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

21
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Hampstead, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 101 fewer days than Hampstead's current average of 102 days.
For reference, the median list price across 315 active listings in Hampstead right now is $499,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$95,900 down
$383,600 loan
Principal & interest$2,488
Property tax (est.)$400
Home insurance (est.)$150

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