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About this home
Rare opportunity to own a stunning waterfront home on an exceptional lot in Sloop Point Plantation! This gorgeous home offers a unique combination of the most sought after features in any coastal property - view, dock, pool, elevation, and location. Lovingly designed and built to draw the outside in, this home has been well maintained and is ready for you to enjoy. The flexible floor plan offers many spaces to suit your needs with bonus rooms that could serve as guest suite, office space, craft room, studio and more. With over 3000 square feet of finished space and nearly 2500 feet of additional space, this home has boundless potential. As you enter the home you'll be pulled to the grand gathering room with soaring glass windows that frame the stunning views out over Virginia Creek. As time and seasons change, so does the view. You'll be mesmerized by the shifting colors, wildlife and distant boats on the ICW. The first floor holds the gathering spaces - formal living and dining rooms, great room, and kitchen. You'll also appreciate the main floor owners' suite with renovated bath. Tucked just off the hall is a room perfect for guests or a home office. Upstairs, a balcony overlooking the living areas divides the two spacious bedrooms. You'll appreciate all the attic storage here, too! Down on the ground level your imagination can run wild. There is space here for whatever your heart desires! Car collection? Outdoor toys? A home gym? An art studio? Maybe all of the above! This house is easy to show and easier to fall in love with. Come see why Sloop Point Plantation is so special!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1996
- Lot
- 0.89 acres
- Waterfront
- Pier
- Garage
- 3 spaces
- HOA
- $1,000 / annually
- Community
- Sloop Point Plantation
- County
- Pender
- Price per sq ft
- $577
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Block
- Water
- Well
- Listed
- Oct 16, 2026
- MLS #
- 100610248
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Whirlpool
- Whole-Home Generator
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Elevator
- Wet Bar
- Blinds/Shades
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
- Built-In Microwave
- Washer
- Refrigerator
Outside
- Shutters - Board/Hurricane
- Irrigation System
- Storm Doors
- Front Yard
- Boat Dock
- Pier
- Creek
- Irregular Lot
- Landscaped
- ICW
- Marsh
- Sound
- Water
- Creek/Stream
Community
- Waterfront Community
- Maintenance Common Areas
Parking
- Workshop in Garage
- Paved
- Underhouse
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
- Forced Air
- Central Air
- Multi Units
Directions to 526 Ballast Point Road
From Hwy 17, turn onto Sloop Point Rd at Hilltop BP. Follow to Ballast Point Rd on the left. Follow to 526 on the right.
Schools
- Elementary
- North Topsail
- Middle
- Surf City
- 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 nearby
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 523 Ballast Point Road, Hampstead | Jul 31, 2026 | 5 / 5 | 3,555 | $1,630,000 | $459 |
| 278 Batson Road, Hampstead | May 26, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 3,277 | $565,000 | $172 |
| 400 S Kingfisher Lane S, Hampstead | Oct 26, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 2,483 | $1,025,000 | $413 |
| 166 Camden Trail, Hampstead | Jun 12, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 2,892 | $640,000 | $221 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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Our take on 526 Ballast Point Road
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 sits on a 0.89-acre waterfront lot in the Sloop Point Plantation community in Hampstead, with a pier and boat dock on the creek and water views across the marsh toward the Intracoastal Waterway and the sound. The two-story residence has a metal roof, a covered front porch raised above the ground, and an elevator. Its 3,118 square feet include three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the primary suite on the first level, along with vaulted ceilings, a wet bar and a whirlpool.
Outside, the fenced yard holds an in-ground pool beside a covered pavilion, and the landscaped lot has an irrigation system. A paved drive leads to parking beneath the house and a three-space garage with a workshop. The property has a whole-home generator, heat pump heating and central air, and water from a well. The community HOA is $1,000 a year.
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About 526 Ballast Point Road
526 Ballast Point Road is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 3,118 square feet, built in 1996, on 0.89 acres in Sloop Point Plantation, Hampstead, Pender County, NC 28443.
2 other homes are for sale in Sloop Point Plantation right now (median asking $2,750,000); 2 homes sold there in the last 12 months.
Across ZIP 28443, 371 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $390,000.
It has been on the market for 19 days.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for waterfront, condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 526 Ballast Point Road
How much is 526 Ballast Point Road?
526 Ballast Point Road is listed at $1,800,000 (about $577 per square foot) as of November 4, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 526 Ballast Point Road have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 3,118 square feet.
What neighborhood is 526 Ballast Point Road in?
Sloop Point Plantation, in Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina.
How long has 526 Ballast Point Road been on the market?
19 days. Homes in Sloop Point Plantation sold after a median of 72 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Sloop Point Plantation?
Only 2 homes sold in Sloop Point Plantation in the last 12 months — too few for a reliable typical price.
Is 526 Ballast Point Road waterfront?
Yes — the MLS lists it as a waterfront property.
Does 526 Ballast Point Road have an HOA fee?
Yes: $1,000 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 526 Ballast Point Road built?
1996.
Who is the listing broker for 526 Ballast Point Road?
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties (MLS #100610248). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 526 Ballast Point Road?
Yes. Tap “Schedule a tour,” pick a time, and we'll call to confirm — or call or text (910) 395-1000.