$710,000

246 Royal Tern Dr Hampstead, NC 28443

Estimated payment $4,257/month

Total Views 223
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft
$263 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Water Access
  • 0.82 Acre Lot
  • Topsail Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

Welcome to this stunning home in the prestigious, gated community of Pelican Reef, perfectly set on a private .82-acre lot. Designed with an open floor plan and thoughtful upgrades, this residence blends elegance, comfort, and functionality.Inside, you'll find freshly painted living spaces and engineered hardwood floors throughout the first floor. The bright great room features a gas fireplace with custom built-ins, shiplap accent wall, and crown molding. The formal dining room stands out with a coffered ceiling, while a versatile office/flex space and convenient powder room complete the main level.The chef's kitchen is a delight with 42' staggered cabinets, granite counters, large island, gas range, and pendant lighting. A coffee bar with wine cooler adds charm and convenience, while the nearby laundry/mudroom provides a practical drop zone.Upstairs are three bedrooms, two full baths, and a spacious bonus/media room with 9' ceilings and recessed lighting. The owner's suite offers lighted crown molding, walk-in closets, and a spa-style tiled bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower.Outside, enjoy Hardi Plank siding with stone accents, a side-entry garage with storage, and professional landscaping with exterior lighting. Relax on the screened porch with wired surround sound for a flat screen TV, gather at the fire pit patio, or take advantage of the large backyard and shed. A whole-house Generac generator ensures peace of mind.Life in Pelican Reef offers more than a home it's a lifestyle. Community amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, tennis courts, children's play area, kayak launch, and a day dock on Virginia Creek, plus regular food trucks that make the neighborhood both welcoming and fun.

Listing Agent

Alea Burke

eXp Realty License #304606 Listed on: 08/20/2025

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,430

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 0.82 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned PD

HOA Fees

  • $102 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Attic

  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Partially Finished Attic

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Surf City Elementary And Middle School
  • Topsail High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4215-42-4860-0000

Community Details

Overview

  • Priestley Management Association, Phone Number (910) 509-7276
  • Pelican Reef Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Security Service
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,430

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$102 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Stories Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Attic: Floored - Partial, Stairs - Pull Down
  • Basement: None
  • Dining Room Type: Formal
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
  • Heated Sq Ft: 2600 - 2799
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Gas Log, Pantry
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 262.96
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Office Level: First
  • Sq Ft Heated: 2700.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 2700.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement, Stone
  • Exterior Structures: Shed(s)
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation: Slab
  • On Site Pool Spa: None
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Enclosed, Patio, Screened, Porch
  • Road Type Frontage: Private Road
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterview: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Driveway: Garage Faces Side, Paved, Off Street

Utilities

  • Appliances Equipment: Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
  • Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank
  • Heating System: Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Water Connected
  • Water Heater: Propane
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Electric

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA and Neighborhood Amenities: Clubhouse, Taxes, Tennis Court(s), Maint - Comm Areas, Security, Management, Maint - Roads, Gated, Community Pool
  • HOAAssociationFee1Year: 1220.00
  • HOAAssociationName: Priestley Management
  • HOAAssociationPhone: 9105097276

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 290.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.82
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Sq Ft: 35719.00
  • Lot Water Features: Water Access Comm
  • Plat Book: 38
  • Plat Page: 82
  • Zoning: PD

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: 4215-42-4860-0000
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 3429.90

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Surf City
  • High School: Topsail
  • Middle School: Surf City

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,430 $349,178 $65,681 $283,497
2023 $3,430 $349,178 $65,681 $283,497
2022 $3,127 $349,178 $65,681 $283,497
2021 $3,127 $346,209 $65,681 $280,528
2020 $3,102 $346,209 $65,681 $280,528
2019 $3,102 $346,209 $65,681 $280,528
2018 $2,837 $299,919 $102,500 $197,419
2017 $2,837 $299,919 $102,500 $197,419
2016 $2,697 $299,919 $102,500 $197,419
2015 $2,679 $299,919 $102,500 $197,419
2014 $631 $299,919 $102,500 $197,419
2013 -- $94,300 $94,300 $0
2012 -- $94,300 $94,300 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $710,000 +108.9% $263 / Sq Ft
09/17/2014 09/17/14 Sold $339,900 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
08/18/2014 08/18/14 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2014 04/09/14 For Sale $339,900 -- $126 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $37,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100526110

Hive MLS

APN: 4215-42-4860-0000