Among locals, the quaint village of Hampstead may be best known for its annual Spot Festival or the rare indigenous plant, the Venus Flytrap. Fish fries and carnivorous plants aside, Hampstead is now being recognized for what it has truly been all along, one of the best-kept secrets along the Eastern Seaboard! Once a sleepy coastal town that was largely home to family farms and fishermen, today's Hampstead is an up and coming community with enviable neighborhoods, top-rated schools and some of the most challenging golf courses this side of Pinehurst. Its convenient location along Hwy. 17, places it between Jacksonville and Wilmington. Hampstead is in Pender County and a quick drive to the pristine beaches of Surf City and Topsail Island. Even better, housing is affordable and some of the most talented designers and builders around have been hard at work to keep up with demand.
Hampstead has successfully avoided over development, which has allowed it to retain its unique small-town Southern charm. Newcomers will notice immediately that folks in Hampstead are sincere and friendly and really do make an effort to get to know their neighbors. Don't worry-everything one could need is right here, including medical facilities, coffee shops, restaurants, fitness centers and even a skate park! It may be small, but this unincorporated town's residents manage to get the job done. From Chamber of Commerce-sponsored activities to fishing tournaments, walkathons, and scholarship fundraisers, folks here support one another. For example, the Spot Festival has been going strong for over five decades, and directly benefits local schools.
Embracing a coastal lifestyle is an easy thing to accomplish in Hampstead. There are several waterfront and water access neighborhoods to choose from. From lushly landscaped older developments like Washington Acres to newer, amenity-filled choices such as Hammock Watch, Pelican Reef and Graystone, hopeful home buyers should have no problem finding just what they're after. Several of the newer subdivisions feature direct water access, community piers and waterfront common areas. Such spots are ideal for fishing and crabbing or seeing migrating dolphins, diving oystercatchers, roosting egrets and of course, spectacular sunrises and sunsets! Those with water access can easily cruise to Surf City, Topsail, Lea-Hutaff Island or Wrightsville Beach.
Thanks to the state's DOT, significant highway improvements have made commuting from Hampstead a breeze. Whether your work takes you to Camp Lejeune or historic downtown Wilmington, getting there is now convenient as ever. What's even better is being able to get back to your Hampstead hideaway…far from the maddening crowd!
Ready to take a look at a couple properties in the cozy town of Hampstead? Call us today at (910) 408-7224.
Located in Songbird Landing, 51 W Singing Avenue is a beautiful home that is only two years old and has been wonderfully maintained. Its location at the end of the road o...
Welcome to the Rosebay with Farmhouse elevation, a well designed two story home with 9' ceilings downstairs that blends charm, function, and modern comfort. Enjoy an open...
Welcome to Belvedere Plantations! Where this thoughtfully designed Hampstead floor plan with 1,986 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, and 2 full baths new construction home awaits! Stunn...
Set on a private half-acre homesite in Hampstead Landing within the sought-after Washington Acres community, this beautiful 4-bedroom Craftsman-style home offers exceptio...
This beach beauty is loaded with square footage for everyone to spread out! 4-Bedrooms, with 4-Full Bathrooms, and a flex room/5th bedroom adjoining a full bathroom downs...
Welcome to this enchanting cottage situated on a half-acre lot in the coastal village of Hampstead, just minutes away from ICW and with no HOA. A large setback with imma...
Welcome home to 224 Topsail Watch Drive, a beautifully updated and meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence that is completely move-in ready. From the mome...
GOLF, BEACH, BREWERY, PICKLE BALL, WALKING TRAILS, FARMERS MARKET, RESTAURANT---this 2 bed, 2 full bath, ground floor, golf course facing CONDO has it ALL! Sellers have d...
Welcome to 111 Mason Court, a spacious four-bedroom home tucked away on a .47-acre cul-de-sac lot in Hampstead's desirable Majestic Oaks community. Offering nearly 2,800 ...
At the back corner of Majestic Oaks in Hampstead, NC, where the street ends and the tree line takes over, sits a half-acre property with its own in-ground, saltwater-capa...
YOUR COASTAL CAROLINA LIFESTYLE STARTS HERE! Welcome to 693 Dan Owen Drive in Majestic Oaks West, where space, privacy, a beautiful in-ground pool, and easy access to ...
Roomy corner-lot 3BR/2BA home in the desirable Topsail Greens community. Enjoy peaceful evenings in the sunroom or cozy nights by the wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy the i...
A panorama of the Intracoastal Waterway, saltmarsh, Topsail Inlet & the ocean beyond is on display from almost every room of this heritage 14 room home shaded by a mature...
Great opportunity to own a piece of land in desirable Hampstead! This property offers a great setting to bring your vision to life and build the home you've been dreaming...
Coastal living starts here! Welcome to 37 W Weatherbee Way in desirable Bridgewater Landing, a beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offering the perfect blend of s...
Welcome home to this expanded property in Virginia Creek Forest. A permitted addition of nearly 450 square feet brings this home to an estimated 2,242 square feet, adding...
Welcome to 133 Derby Lane, where peaceful country-style living, a huge homesite, and a great Hampstead location come together! This freshly painted 3-bedroom, 2-bath home...
Welcome to 30 Silo Ct. in Hampstead, NC - a bright, spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, three-story home offering 3,222 sq. ft., thoughtfully built by American Homesmith. S...
Gorgeous 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath ranch home with large yard and many features that will make this property your home soon! Open floor plan with great natural lighting and w...
Rare opportunity to build your dream home on a spacious 1.07-acre homesite in the established Deerfield community in Hampstead with no mandatory HOA. Offering plenty of ...
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Photos coming soon next week! This is the one you have been waiting for!! Low HOA, need an in-law space! Check out this 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom beautiful home. As you co...
RARE FIND! ICW FRONT LIVING! THE RARE COMBINATION OF PRIVACY & CONVENIENCE WHERE THE PACE SLOWS DOWN, THE VIEWS TAKE CENTER STAGE, AND EVERY DAY FEELS LIKE A GETAWAY.COME...
Move in ready home with an oasis of a backyard now available! Nestled along the end of a cul-de-sac is 204 Palm Cottage Drive. Upon stepping inside this well cared for ho...

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