
Residential Land with Home for Sale in Hampstead, North Carolina
278 Batson Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443
Private Sanctuary Just Minutes from Topsail Island. Tucked away on 1.8 beautifully wooded acres, this one-of-a-kind Hampstead property offers peace, privacy, and water views in a serene natural setting. Surrounded by established pecan, peach, oak, magnolia, and other mature trees, this property features its own private freshwater pond and common kayak access to Virginia Creek-perfect for both relaxation and outdoor adventure. This spacious 2,493 sq.ft. home features 3 bedrooms & 3 full baths, laid out across 2 levels. On the 1st floor, you're welcomed by a formal living room and formal dining room, ideal for entertaining. The kitchen features a gas range, upgraded refrigerator, new dishwasher, under-cabinet lighting, and pantry for the home chef. Just off the kitchen is a huge utility/laundry room, large enough to house freezers, canning shelves, or additional pantry space. A few steps down leads to the sunken family room, complete with a gas fireplace and picturesque views of Virginia Creek. 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths complete the downstairs, while upstairs you'll find a large, private suite with ensuite bath. Additional highlights include a 500-gallon buried propane tank that fuels the gas stove, tankless water heater, whole-house emergency generator, & fireplace. Enjoy the 20' x 8' screened porch, perfectly positioned to take in the water views and surrounding wildlife. A detached 24' x 32' 2-story garage offers even more space, complete with a heated & cooled recreation room upstairs and generous storage below. For those needing workspace or creative space, an attached studio & workshop-both climate-controlled-provide flexible options. Also a 12' x 31' covered parking area, ideal for your RV or boat. With the rare combination of acreage, water views, functional space, and peaceful surroundings, this property offers the best of coastal living.
Location
- Street address
- 278 Batson Rd
- County
- Pender County
- Elevation
- 25 feet
Directions
Hwy 17 N, right on 210 by Lowe's Home Improvement toward Surf City, right on Watts Landing Rd, right on Batson Rd, house on right up driveway easement to house up the hill.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.8 acres
- Zoning
- R20
- MLS #
- HMLS 100522461
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2023
- $2,405 - Long legal 2 parcels - house parcel and pond parcel
Parcels
- 4224-47-1631-0000
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- View
- Water
- Features
- Deeded Water Access, Pond On Lot, Water Access Comm
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Covered, Driveway, Garage, Paved or Surfaced
- Pool
- Porch
- Structures
- Workshop
Structure
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Electric, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 8
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Utility Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Appliances
- Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Generator, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Gas Log, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Master Downstairs, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Whole-Home Generator
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf City | Elementary | — | — |
| Surf City | Middle | — | — |
| Topsail | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | Price drop | $625,000 | $25,000 -3.8% | HMLS |
| Nov 11, 2025 | New listing | $650,000 | — | HMLS |



















































