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About this home
What's better than a new house? A solid brick home that's been fabulously refreshed! Built to last, this lovely one-level floor plan offers effortless main-floor living with 3 bedrms & 2 full baths along with a versatile upstairs retreat. The large upstairs rm with full bath, and abundant closet space can be private bedrm suite or family space. Now you have 4 bedrms & 3 full baths. The granite countertops, abundant cabinets & pantry along with BRAND new dishwasher with warranty provide cooking with ease. The caring owner has meticulously updated the open-concept layout with hickory hardwood floors, plush upstairs carpeting, stylish trending neutral paint, and refreshed light fixtures, & ceiling fans throughout. Highlight the spacious main living area with a fireplace, transom windows & vaulted ceilings. Adjacent to the living rm is your Carolina rm. A nice area for reading or semiprivate conversations. The primary suite is a true sanctuary featuring plantation shutters, a walk-in closet, a soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and an expansive double-sink vanity. Step outside to an established, mature landscape, redesigned by a local nursery. The exterior is loaded with charm and functional upgrades, including custom Bahama shutters that adjust for light or protection, Installed roof (2020), and a modern heat pump. Enjoy coastal ocean breezes year-round from the screened-in porch, fitted with lighting & ceiling fan. Located on the fairway at the 7th green of the Castle Bay Golf Course giving your backyard views of pure open greens. This Golf Cart community has wide roads which allow for bike riding and walking. Castle Bay offers membership amenities including golf, pickleball, a pool, fitness bldging and clubhouse. Castle Bay clubhouse holds community events and can be leased for private use. Convenience: Quick drive to Hoover Rd & Rt 17 for shopping, dining, and medical care. Commute: Just 20 minutes to Topsail Island or Wilmington, with quick access to I-40 for Raleigh. Ready to call this house your HOME- come see!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2005
- Lot
- 0.23 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $1,040 / annually
- Community
- Castle Bay Country Club
- County
- Pender
- Price per sq ft
- $199
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Shake Siding, Brick, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Water
- Community Water, Public
- Property tax
- $2,546 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Oct 23, 2026
- MLS #
- 100612191
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- High Ceilings
- Entrance Foyer
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Gas Log
- Smart Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
- Hardwood
Outside
- Shutters - Functional
- Shutters - Board/Hurricane
- Irrigation System
- Cluster Mailboxes
- Storm Doors
- Thermal Doors
- On Golf Course
- Level
- Cart Path Side
- Landscaped
- Rectangular Lot
- Sprinklers in Front
- Sprinklers in Rear
- Golf Course
- Golf Fairway
Community
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Maintenance Roads
- Management
- Street Lights
- Private Golf Carts Allowed
- Shopping Nearby
Parking
- Secured
- Garage Faces Front
- Attached
- Additional Parking
- Concrete
- Garage Door Opener
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Fireplace(s)
- Electric
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Directions to 166 Highlands Drive
Rt 17 to Hampstead at intersection of Rt 17 and Hoover Rd, McDonalds at the intersection, turn onto Hoover Rd. Travel on Hoover Rd approx 2.5 miles to the intersection of Hoover Rd and Highlands Drive. Turn onto Highlands Drive and travel approx 900 feet to 166 Highlands on the right side of the street.
Schools
- Elementary
- South Topsail
- Middle
- Topsail
- High
- Topsail
As listed in the MLS. School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this in Castle Bay Country Club
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Highlands Drive, Hampstead | Aug 10, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 2,050 | $439,000 | $214 |
| 728 Highlands Drive, Hampstead | Aug 6, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 2,120 | $475,000 | $224 |
| 607 Castle Bay Drive, Hampstead | May 15, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 2,054 | $410,000 | $200 |
| 100 Scotlands Court, Hampstead | Mar 31, 2026 | 5 / 3 | 2,485 | $465,000 | $187 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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Our take on 166 Highlands Drive
Written by the Buddy Blake Team from the listing photos and MLS data. Not part of the MLS listing or the listing broker's description.
The property is a two-story single family residence built in 2005, set on a level, landscaped 0.23-acre lot in Castle Bay Country Club in Hampstead. It backs onto a golf course and overlooks the fairway. The main level includes a living room with vaulted ceilings and a gas log fireplace, an eat-in kitchen with a pantry, a breakfast nook, and a separate dining area. A screened porch extends from the family room. The primary suite is downstairs and includes walk-in closets and a bath with a walk-in shower.
Three additional bedrooms, one of them upstairs, bring the total to four, and the property offers 2,404 square feet. A two-car attached garage faces the front, with additional parking on the concrete driveway. Hardwood, carpet, and ceramic tile cover the floors, and the property has central air and a heat pump. The community includes street lights, maintained common areas and roads, and private golf carts are allowed. HOA dues are $1,040 annually.
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About 166 Highlands Drive
166 Highlands Drive is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,404 square feet, built in 2005, on 0.23 acres in Castle Bay Country Club, Hampstead, Pender County, NC 28443.
At $479,500, it's 30% below the median asking price ($685,000) of the 94 other 4-bedroom listings for sale in Hampstead today.
That's about $199 per square foot, compared with a Hampstead median asking price of $244 per square foot.
3 other homes are for sale in Castle Bay Country Club right now (median asking $455,000); 9 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $439,000, typically in about 110 days.
Across ZIP 28443, 358 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $550,000.
It has been on the market for 4 days.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 166 Highlands Drive
How much is 166 Highlands Drive?
166 Highlands Drive is listed at $479,500 (about $199 per square foot) as of October 27, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 166 Highlands Drive have?
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,404 square feet.
What neighborhood is 166 Highlands Drive in?
Castle Bay Country Club, in Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina.
How long has 166 Highlands Drive been on the market?
4 days. Homes in Castle Bay Country Club sold after a median of 110 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Castle Bay Country Club?
9 homes sold in Castle Bay Country Club in the last 12 months, at a median price of $439,000.
Does 166 Highlands Drive have an HOA fee?
Yes: $1,040 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 166 Highlands Drive built?
2005.
Who is the listing broker for 166 Highlands Drive?
NC Golden Homes LLC (MLS #100612191). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 166 Highlands Drive?
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