Single Family Residence at 5044 Horse Branch Road, Willard, NC 28478
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$430,000

5044 Horse Branch Road, Willard, NC 28478
Willard, NC 28478
Listed by Jason Gill · Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,705 sqft
Year built
2022

About this home

Rare opportunity to own this beautifully maintained 2022 custom home nestled on 5.56 manicured acres of peaceful countryside. The main residence features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, soaring 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, porcelain tile, recessed lighting, abundant natural light, and a spacious owner's suite complete with a walk-in closet, walk-in shower, and relaxing jetted tub. The detached 483-square-foot guest house offers exceptional flexibility with 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, crown molding, and an energy-efficient mini-split HVAC system. Currently used as an office and guest bedroom, it could easily accommodate a full bathroom, while the expansive attic provides the opportunity to create additional living space. A separate 300-square-foot outbuilding is ideal for storage, a workshop, hobby space, or future conversion into additional living quarters. The well and pump house includes a whole-home water filtration system, with an additional RainSoft treatment system in the laundry. Additional highlights include a durable metal roof, energy-efficient HVAC and windows, low-maintenance siding, rain gutters, and a 10' x 16' storage shed. The grounds are truly exceptional--beautifully manicured with endless possibilities, including the potential to subdivide the rear portion of the property. If you've been dreaming of peaceful country living with modern amenities and room to grow, this one-of-a-kind property is a must-see! Seller is willing to divide off back section of parcel and sell home with over 2-acres at a reduced amount.

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100592573
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
79
On market date
July 30, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
5.56 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
Penderlea Elementary
5.28 mi away · Grades 0-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
506
Student:teacher ratio
15.3:1
District
Pender County Schools
Middle
Burgaw Middle
5.02 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
248
Student:teacher ratio
13.8:1
District
Pender County Schools
High
Pender Early College High
5.16 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 Willard'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.

11
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
2.2 / 20 -- Least walkable

Market position

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

On the market 79 days -- 13 fewer days than Willard's current average of 92 days.
For reference, the median list price across 21 active listings in Willard right now is $226,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,740/mo
$86,000 down
$344,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,231
Property tax (est.)$358
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 22, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.