Hampstead

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.

Recently Listed Properties in Hampstead

Salt House Road, Hampstead $40,000

Build your dream home and watch the boats go by from your front porch and catch fish from the waterway. Rare opportunity to buy .69 acres with views of the Intracoastal w...

100189195 MLS

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7 Saltwater Landing Drive, Hampstead $64,900

Have you been searching for that perfect piece of land within a neighborhood to build your coastal Carolina dream home? The search is over. This spacious lot of almost 3/...

100189136 MLS

136 Shipyard Lane, Hampstead $999,000

Imagine this: It's Saturday morning. You woke up before the sun and you have no plans or work for today. Start the day off by sipping a coffee on the second deck of your ...

4 Beds
4 Baths
100189085 MLS

360 Hickory Point Road, Hampstead $274,500

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom ranch style brick home is a must see!! This home has a charming custom layout located on a .88 acre lot where you will enjoy plent...

3 Beds
3 Baths
100189035 MLS

259 Zonnie Lane, Hampstead $199,000 ▼

Just imagine country living while being just minutes to Topsail Island and area restaurants. This coastal cottage's open floorplan is perfect for entertaining. The gourme...

3 Beds
2 Baths
100188984 MLS

533 W Craftsman Way, Hampstead $450,000

This immaculate 4-bedroom, 4.5 bath home is located in the desirable Hampstead neighborhood of Wyndwater. The upgrades in this home will allow you to live the life of lux...

4 Beds
5 Baths
100188856 MLS

67r Royal Tern Drive, Hampstead $100,000

Come build your dream home 1.75 Acre, Marsh and water Front Lot in the established community of Pelican Reef priced to move! Build your custom home and enjoy all that Pel...

100188741 MLS

203 Ravenswood Road, Hampstead $319,000

Golf course living with deeded water access to the ICW! This beautiful home in the well-established community of Olde Point is tucked away from the road and sits right on...

3 Beds
3 Baths
100188739 MLS