397 Highlands Drive Hampstead, NC 28443 · Castle Bay Country Club

3D tour

▶Start the 3D tour

About this home

Nestled in the prestigious Castle Bay golf community of Hampstead, this impeccably maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath brick home offers timeless curb appeal and a thoughtfully designed floor plan. Step inside the welcoming foyer, which opens seamlessly into an expansive open-concept living area. The formal dining room flows into a stunning vaulted family room anchored by a cozy fireplace—an ideal space for gathering and relaxation. The spacious kitchen is both functional and inviting, featuring ample cabinetry and an easy connection to a casual dining area, perfect for everyday meals and entertaining. A separate laundry room and generous pantry add convenience and storage. Off the main living area, a charming screened porch and a sunroom overlook serene, community-owned land with the fourth hole fairway providing a picturesque backdrop. This peaceful setting offers tranquil views and year-round enjoyment, while the fenced backyard provides privacy and space for pets, play, or outdoor entertaining. The main-level primary suite is generously sized and includes dual vanities, a private water closet, soaking tub, and separate shower. Two additional first-floor bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, a home office, or hobbies. Upstairs, a finished bonus room with a full bath adds versatility as a guest suite, media room, playroom, or private retreat. Recent updates include a brand-new HVAC system (April 2025), roof replacement (late 2018), and a whole-house water softener (2017). Gutters surround the home, and the upgraded kitchen refrigerator conveys. Optional Castle Bay memberships are available, offering golf-only privileges or full amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness room, and tennis and pickleball courts. With convenient access to the future Hampstead bypass, this home is ideally located near Wilmington and Topsail Beach, a premier seaside destination. Make this home yours and start enjoying the best of coastal living today!

Facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Year built

2006

Lot

0.23 acres

Garage

2 spaces

HOA

$1,040 / annually

Community

Castle Bay Country Club

County

Pender

Stories

2

Construction

Brick, Wood Frame

Roof

Shingle

Foundation

Slab

Water

Community Water

Property tax

$2,877 / year (2023)

MLS #

100550838

Features

Directions to 397 Highlands Drive

From Hwy 17, turn onto Hoover Road. Continue on Hoover Road for 2.3 miles. Turn right onto Highlands Drive. Home will be on left in .4 miles.

Explore the area

• Homes for sale in Hampstead
• Every home on Highlands Dr
• Homes for sale in 28443
• Thinking of selling in Hampstead? See what homes sell for →

Popular searches in Hampstead

• One-story homes in Hampstead (54)
• Homes with the primary bedroom on the main floor in Hampstead (152)
• Waterfront homes in Hampstead (32)
• New homes & new construction in Hampstead (63)
• Homes with a recent price cut in Hampstead (74)
• Open house homes in Hampstead (22)
• Golf community homes in Hampstead (50)
• Homes in gated communities in Hampstead (23)
• Homes with no HOA in Hampstead (57)
• Townhomes in Hampstead (11)
• Land and lots in Hampstead (64)
• Luxury homes ($1M+) in Hampstead (38)

About 397 Highlands Drive

397 Highlands Drive is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,486 square feet, built in 2006, on 0.23 acres in Castle Bay Country Club, Hampstead, Pender County, NC 28443.

3 other homes are for sale in Castle Bay Country Club right now (median asking $455,000); 8 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $437,750, typically in about 116 days.

Across ZIP 28443, 351 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $551,000.

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.

Castle Bay Country Club neighborhood guideHomes for sale in HampsteadPender County homes

Questions about 397 Highlands Drive