$595,000
UNDER CONTRACT $55K PRICE DROP

278 Batson Rd Hampstead, NC 28443

Estimated payment $3,256/month

Total Views 18,353
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,599 Sq Ft
$229 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Home fronts a pond
  • 1.8 Acre Lot
  • North Topsail Elementary School Rated 10
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

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. For information about our preferred lender and the incentives you may qualify for, please ask your agent to review the agent comments for additional details.

Listing Agent

Della Carson

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Rlty License #277325 Listed on: 07/31/2025

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Rlty

Co-Listing Agent

Dennis Jay

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Rlty License #277441

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,405

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 1.8 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Unpaved Streets
  • Property is zoned R20

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Shared Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Home Design

  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,277 Sq Ft Home
  • 2,400-2,599 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Schools

  • Surf City Elementary And Middle School
  • Topsail High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Power Generator
  • Whole House Permanent Generator
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Water Softener

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4224-47-1631-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,405

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

1.8 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Built-In Microwave, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Generator
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Original List Price: 595000.00
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 3277.00
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • Prospect Exempt Y N: No
  • Remarks And Showing Info Recording Device Y N: No
  • Remarks Written By Agent Y N: Yes
  • List Price Per Sqft: 181.57
  • Special Features: UnderContract

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Type: Formal
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Whole-Home Generator, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Room Types: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Dining Area, Utility Room, Family Room, Bedroom 3, Fnshd Room over Garage
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.00
  • Living Area Range: 2400 - 2599
  • Floor Plans Count: 2
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 2025-07-31T23:41:15Z

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Road Frontage Type: Pond Front
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Maintained, Unpaved
  • Waterfront Features: Deeded Water Access, Water Access Comm
  • Waterfront?: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Garaged Spaces: 2.00
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Workshop in Garage, Shared Driveway, Covered, Detached, Unpaved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Detached Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Water Tap Available
  • Water Heater: Propane
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Electric, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank
  • Fuel Tank Owned Or Leased: Leased
  • Fuel Vendor Contact Name And Contact: Diversified
  • Fuel Tank Above Or Below Ground: Below Ground
  • Fuel Tank Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank In Use: Yes
  • Fuel Type Lessor Name And Contact: Diversified

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Has H O A?: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 4446 & 3743
  • Deed Page: 235263.00
  • Zoning: R20
  • Lot Features: Pond on Lot, Deeded Water Access, Water Access Comm
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.8
  • Lot Size: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 78408.00
  • Purchase Contract Date: 2026-01-20
  • Parcel#: 4224-47-1631-0000
  • Cobra Zone Y N: No
  • Permitted Use: Public

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Book Number: 2
  • Tax Map Number: 3
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none
  • Tax Amount: 2404.84

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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
2025 $2,405 $479,136 $104,450 $374,686
2024 $2,405 $237,079 $37,543 $199,536
2023 $2,405 $237,079 $37,543 $199,536
2022 $2,206 $237,079 $37,543 $199,536
2021 $2,206 $237,079 $37,543 $199,536
2020 $2,206 $237,079 $37,543 $199,536
2019 $2,206 $237,079 $37,543 $199,536
2018 $2,409 $257,009 $49,500 $207,509
2017 $2,409 $257,009 $49,500 $207,509
2016 $2,383 $257,009 $49,500 $207,509
2015 $2,348 $257,009 $49,500 $207,509
2014 $1,865 $257,009 $49,500 $207,509
2013 -- $257,009 $49,500 $207,509
2012 -- $257,009 $49,500 $207,509
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/22/2025 12/22/25 Price Changed $595,000 -4.8% $248 / Sq Ft
12/04/2025 12/04/25 Price Changed $625,000 -3.8% $260 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Sale $650,000 -- $271 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100522461

Hive MLS

APN: 4224-47-1631-0000

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