397 Highlands Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443
$450,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
2,486
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
10,019
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$450,000
List Date:
1/23/2026
Last Modified:
3/07/2026
Description
Nestled in the prestigious Castle Bay golf community of Hampstead, this impeccably maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath brick home offers timeless curb appeal and a thoughtfully designed floor plan. Step inside the welcoming foyer, which opens seamlessly into an expansive open-concept living area. The formal dining room flows into a stunning vaulted family room anchored by a cozy fireplace—an ideal space for gathering and relaxation. The spacious kitchen is both functional and inviting, featuring ample cabinetry and an easy connection to a casual dining area, perfect for everyday meals and entertaining. A separate laundry room and generous pantry add convenience and storage.
Off the main living area, a charming screened porch and a sunroom overlook serene, community-owned land with the fourth hole fairway providing a picturesque backdrop. This peaceful setting offers tranquil views and year-round enjoyment, while the fenced backyard provides privacy and space for pets, play, or outdoor entertaining. The main-level primary suite is generously sized and includes dual vanities, a private water closet, soaking tub, and separate shower. Two additional first-floor bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, a home office, or hobbies. Upstairs, a finished bonus room with a full bath adds versatility as a guest suite, media room, playroom, or private retreat.
Recent updates include a brand-new HVAC system (April 2025), roof replacement (late 2018), and a whole-house water softener (2017). Gutters surround the home, and the upgraded kitchen refrigerator conveys.
Optional Castle Bay memberships are available, offering golf-only privileges or full amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness room, and tennis and pickleball courts. With convenient access to the future Hampstead bypass, this home is ideally located near Wilmington and Topsail Beach, a premier seaside destination. Make this home yours and start enjoying the best of coastal living today!
More Information MLS# 100550838
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 2
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2486
# Rooms: 10
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Half: 0
# Baths - Total: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2486
# Bedrooms: 4
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 181.01
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Closed
Marketing Start Date: 2026-01-23
Listing Price: 450000
Current Price: $450,000
Location Information
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Hampstead
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 397
Street Name: Highlands
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Pender
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28443
Subdivision: Castle Bay Country Club
Geo Lat: 34.406317
Geo Lon: -77.705804
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: From Hwy 17, turn onto Hoover Road. Continue on Hoover Road for 2.3 miles. Turn right onto Highlands Drive. Home will be on left in .4 miles.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.23
Lot Dimensions: 71.5'x144.5'x71.5'x144.5'
Lot SqFt: 10019
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 289389
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2876.84
Deed Book: 4637
Deed Page: 136
Legal: L 240, PB 43/30, CASTLE BAY
Broker Owner: No
PID: 3294-01-3471-0000
Tax Identifier: 3294-01-3471-0000
Plat Book: 43
Plat Page: 30
Special Assessments: None known
Tax Year: 2023
Zoning: PD
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
Elementary School: South Topsail
Middle School: Topsail
High School: Topsail
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Other - See Remarks: Cmnt
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Concrete: 1
Garage: 1
Paved: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Clubhouse: 1
Community Pool: 1
Fitness Center: 1
Golf Course: 1
Maint - Comm Areas: 1
Maint - Grounds: 1
Management: 1
Pickleball: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Club Membership: None Selected
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 1040
Association Name: Castle Bay Property Owners Association
Association Phone: 8776722267
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: CAMS
HOA 1 Mgmt. Phone: 9102562021
Basement
None: 1
Frontage Type
See Remarks: 1
View Type
None: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Fuel Vendor Provider: None
Sewer Provider: Community System
Water Provider: Aqua North Carolina
Exterior Finish
Brick: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Fenced: 1
Metal/Ornamental: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank: 1
Above or Below Ground: Above Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: No
Owned or Leased: Owned
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Screened: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Levels
One: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Maintained: 1
Paved: 1
Private Road: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heated SqFt
2400 - 2599: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Utilities
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
Community Sewer: 1
Water Source
Community Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Built-In Microwave: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Range: 1
Water Softener: 1
Fireplace Features
Family Room: 1
Gas Log: 1
Propane: 1
Interior Features
Blinds/Shades: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Gas Log: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Master Downstairs: 1
Pantry: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Window Features
Thermal Windows: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 3: 1
Breakfast Nook: 1
Dining Room: 1
Family Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Laundry: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Sunroom: 1
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 2006
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2026-01-23
Sold Price: $450,000
Sold Date: 2026-03-06
Property Features
Frontage Type: See Remarks
View Type: None
Basement: None
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Brick
Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Metal/Ornamental
Foundation: Slab
Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank
Parking Features: Attached; Concrete; Garage; Garage; Paved
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Screened
Roof: Shingle
Levels: One
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: Community Sewer
Water Source: Community Water
Fireplace Features: Family Room; Gas Log; Propane
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Gas Log; High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Pantry; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Thermal Windows
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Heated SqFt: 2400 - 2599
Dining Room Type: Formal
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Grounds; Management; Pickleball; Sidewalk; Tennis Court(s)
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Breakfast Nook; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Master Bedroom; Sunroom
Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Room Information
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Dining Room
Family Room
Sunroom
Breakfast Nook
Kitchen
Laundry
Listing Office:
Birch Real Estate Solutions
IDX
Last Updated: March - 07 - 2026
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