813 Driftwood Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443 · $559,000 · 4 bd

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About this home

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in the highly desirable Surf City/Hampstead area! Offering 1,503 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this property combines coastal living, modern updates, and the freedom of NO HOA. The home has been extensively updated and is truly move-in ready. Recent improvements include a newer roof (2024), HVAC system (2022), water heater (2022), new luxury vinyl plank flooring upstairs, updated interior paint, upgraded exterior doors, and beautiful quartz countertops. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with TWO porches, one fully screened-in, providing the perfect spaces for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, or entertaining family and friends. Step outside into your own private backyard oasis, complete with a fully fenced yard for added privacy, an above-ground saltwater pool, raised garden beds, a dedicated sunflower bed, and newly planted raspberries, blueberries, mulberries, and blackberries. A 550-lb ice machine is also included with the home, making it incredibly convenient to load up coolers for beach days, days on the boat, offshore fishing trips, or entertaining at home. The backyard overlooks the peaceful pond, creating a relaxing setting that feels tucked away while still being close to everything. Additional features include four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a functional layout with bedrooms on both levels, updated flooring throughout much of the home, and plenty of space for everyday living, guests, or a home office. Located near Surf City and Topsail Island beaches while still offering the privacy and flexibility of a property without an HOA, this home provides the best of coastal Carolina living.

Facts

Type: Single Family Residence
Year built: 2003
Lot: 0.2 acres
Community: Driftwood at Tropical
County: Pender
Price per sq ft: $364
Stories: 2
Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Shingle
Foundation: Other, Pilings
Water: Public
Property tax: $1,812 / year (2025)
Listed: Nov 11, 2026
MLS #: 100615928

Features

Inside

Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Outside

Outdoor Shower
Interior Lot
Pond

Parking

Circular Driveway
Off Street
No Garage
Underhouse

Heating & cooling

Heat Pump
Electric
Central Air

Directions to 813 Driftwood Drive

From U.S. Highway 50, turn right on JH Batts Road, then turn left on Royal Palm Ave . Turn left onto Driftwood Drive; continue to 813 Driftwood Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443.

Schools

Elementary: Surf City
Middle: Surf City
High: Topsail

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Recent sales like this nearby

Home	Sold	Bd / Ba	Sq ft	Price	$ / sq ft
805 Driftwood Drive, Hampstead	Sep 16, 2026	3 / 3	1,867	$482,500	$258
714 Cockle Street, Surf City	May 22, 2026	3 / 3	1,423	$539,000	$379
774 Driftwood Drive, Hampstead	Jul 2, 2026	3 / 2	1,479	$465,000	$314
504 Creek Drive, Hampstead	Jun 10, 2026	3 / 3	1,837	$600,000	$327

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 813 Driftwood 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.

This two-story single family residence in Hampstead offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms across 1,536 square feet of living space. Built in 2003, it sits on an interior lot of about 0.2 acres within the Driftwood at Tropical community. The interior includes vaulted ceilings, and the property is served by public utilities, with central air and a heat pump system for heating and cooling.

Outside, the lot includes an above-ground pool and an outdoor shower, and the property has a pond view. Parking options include a circular driveway, off-street spaces, and underhouse parking, with no attached garage. Taken together, these details describe a property with a practical layout and a few features that set it apart, including its water view and outdoor amenities.

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About 813 Driftwood Drive

813 Driftwood Drive is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 1,536 square feet, built in 2003, on 0.2 acres in Driftwood at Tropical, Hampstead, Pender County, NC 28443.

At $559,000, it's 25% below the median asking price ($749,000) of the 87 other 4-bedroom listings for sale in Hampstead today.

That's about $364 per square foot, compared with a Hampstead median asking price of $244 per square foot.

1 home sold there in the last 12 months for $482,500.

Across ZIP 28443, 351 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $555,000.

It has been on the market for 2 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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Questions about 813 Driftwood Drive

How much is 813 Driftwood Drive?

813 Driftwood Drive is listed at $559,000 (about $364 per square foot) as of November 12, 2026. Status: for sale.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 813 Driftwood Drive have?

4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,536 square feet.

What neighborhood is 813 Driftwood Drive in?

Driftwood at Tropical, in Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina.

How long has 813 Driftwood Drive been on the market?

2 days. Homes in Driftwood at Tropical sold after a median of 67 days over the past year.

What have homes sold for in Driftwood at Tropical?

Only 1 home sold in Driftwood at Tropical in the last 12 months for $482,500 — too few for a reliable typical price.

When was 813 Driftwood Drive built?

2003.

Who is the listing broker for 813 Driftwood Drive?

Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC (MLS #100615928). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.

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813 Driftwood Drive Hampstead, NC 28443 · Driftwood at Tropical