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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
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Last Updated: March - 07 - 2026
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