Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/25/2025
Sold
$650,000
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MLS
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$650,000
Property Description
Seller offering $4,000 credit toward closing costs or rate buy-down with acceptable offer received by Nov. 10, 2025. Welcome to this stunning home in the prestigious, gated community of Pelican Reef, perfectly set on a private .82-acre lot. Designed with an open floor plan and thoughtful upgrades, this residence blends elegance, comfort, and functionality. Inside, you'll find freshly painted living spaces and engineered hardwood floors throughout the first floor. The bright great room features a gas fireplace with custom built-ins, shiplap accent wall, and crown molding. The formal dining room stands out with a coffered ceiling, while a versatile office/flex space and convenient powder room complete the main level. The chef's kitchen is a delight with 42' staggered cabinets, granite counters, large island, gas range, and pendant lighting. A coffee bar with wine cooler adds charm and convenience, while the nearby laundry/mudroom provides a practical drop zone. Upstairs are three bedrooms, two full baths, and a spacious bonus/media room with 9' ceilings and recessed lighting. The owner's suite offers lighted crown molding, walk-in closets, and a spa-style tiled bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Outside, enjoy Hardi Plank siding with stone accents, a side-entry garage with storage, and professional landscaping with exterior lighting. Relax on the screened porch with wired surround sound for a flat screen TV, gather at the fire pit patio, or take advantage of the large backyard and shed. A whole-house Generac generator ensures peace of mind. Life in Pelican Reef offers more than a home it's a lifestyle. Community amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, tennis courts, children's play area, kayak launch, and a day dock on Virginia Creek, plus regular food trucks that make the neighborhood both welcoming and fun.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 246 Royal Tern Dr
General
- Sold For: $650,000
- HOA FEE: $1,220
- Taxes: $3,429 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100526110
- Added to Site: 268 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Non Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Clubhouse, Community Pool, Gated, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Management, Security, Taxes, Tennis Court(s)
- Security/Safety: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Paved
Location
- County: Pender
- Subdivision: Pelican Reef
- Driving Directions: Hwy 17 N through Hampstead. Make right onto Pelican Reef (Royal Tern) House is on the right
School Information
- Elementary School: Surf City
- Middle School: Surf City
- High School: Topsail
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Priestley Management
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Permit On File, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Water Connected
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame
- Construction: Stone, Fiber Cement
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,700
- Year Built: 2014
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.82
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 35,719
- Lot Dimensions: irregular
- Frontage: Private Road
- Lot Features: Water Access Comm
- Zoning: PD
- Fencing (Description): None
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Water Access Comm
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $250
- Association Fee: $1,220
- Assessment Amount: $349,178
- Tax Amount: $3,429.9
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: Lt 1, PB 38/82 Pelican Reef, Sec 12 PH 2
- Property ID: 4215-42-4860-0000
Listed by eXp Realty, Alea Burke
Sold by Coastal Realty Associates LLC, Adam B Sink
Listing agent
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Alea Burke
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Schools
Schools serving 246 Royal Tern Dr
School District:Pender County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Topsail High School 245 North Saint Johns Church Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 | 9-12 | 4.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
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246 Royal Tern Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443 (MLS# 100526110) is a Single Family property that was sold at $650,000 on November 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 246 Royal Tern Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hampstead? You can browse all Hampstead real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.