Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2025
Listed
$595,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Private Sanctuary Just Minutes from Topsail Island. Tucked away on 1.8 beautifully wooded acres, this one-of-a-kind Hampstead property offers peace, privacy, and water views in a serene natural setting. Surrounded by established pecan, peach, oak, magnolia, and other mature trees, this property features its own private freshwater pond and common kayak access to Virginia Creek--perfect for both relaxation and outdoor adventure. This spacious 2,493 sq.ft. home features 3 bedrooms & 3 full baths, laid out across 2 levels. On the 1st floor, you're welcomed by a formal living room and formal dining room, ideal for entertaining. The kitchen features a gas range, upgraded refrigerator, new dishwasher, under-cabinet lighting, and pantry for the home chef. Just off the kitchen is a huge utility/laundry room, large enough to house freezers, canning shelves, or additional pantry space. A few steps down leads to the sunken family room, complete with a gas fireplace and picturesque views of Virginia Creek. 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths complete the downstairs, while upstairs you'll find a large, private suite with ensuite bath. Additional highlights include a 500-gallon buried propane tank that fuels the gas stove, tankless water heater, whole-house emergency generator, & fireplace. Enjoy the 20' x 8' screened porch, perfectly positioned to take in the water views and surrounding wildlife. A detached 24' x 32' 2-story garage offers even more space, complete with a heated & cooled recreation room upstairs and generous storage below. For those needing workspace or creative space, an attached studio & workshop--both climate-controlled--provide flexible options. Also a 12' x 31' covered parking area, ideal for your RV or boat. With the rare combination of acreage, water views, functional space, and peaceful surroundings, this property offers the best of coastal living. For information about our preferred lender and the incentives you may qualify for, please ask your agent to review the agent comments for additional details.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 278 Batson Rd
General
- Price: $595,000
- Taxes: $2,404 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100522461
- Updated: 5/13/2026
- Added to Site: 289 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Whole-Home Generator, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log
- Appliances: Gas Oven, Built-In Microwave, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater, Generator
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Equipment: Generator
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Workshop in Garage, Shared Driveway, Covered, Detached, Unpaved
Location
- County: Pender
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
- Driving Directions: Hwy 17 N, right on 210 by Lowe's Home Improvement toward Surf City, right on Watts Landing Rd, right on Batson Rd, house on right up driveway easement to house up the hill.
School Information
- Elementary School: Surf City
- Middle School: Surf City
- High School: Topsail
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Zoned, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Electric, Forced Air, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Water Tap Available
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,493
- Year Built: 1973
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.8
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 78,408
- Lot Dimensions: irregular
- Frontage: Private Road, Maintained, Unpaved
- Lot Features: Pond on Lot, Deeded Water Access, Water Access Comm
- Zoning: R20
- Fencing (Description): None
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Deeded Water Access, Water Access Comm
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $181.57
- Assessment Amount: $237,079
- Tax Amount: $2,404.84
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: Long legal 2 parcels - house parcel and pond parcel
- Property ID: 4224-47-1631-0000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Rlty, Della Hilliard Carson and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Rlty, Dennis Jay
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Schools
Schools serving 278 Batson Rd
School District:Pender County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Topsail High School 245 North Saint Johns Church Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 | 9-12 | 5.4 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 278 Batson Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 278 Batson Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,405
—
$479,136
102%
2024
$2,405
9%
$237,079
—
2021
$2,206
—
$237,079
—
2022
$2,206
—
$237,079
—
2020
$2,206
—
$237,079
—
2019
$2,206
-8%
$237,079
-8%
2018
$2,409
—
$257,009
-16%
2017
$2,409
1%
$307,683
—
2016
$2,383
1%
$307,683
—
2015
$2,348
26%
$307,683
20%
2013
$1,866
—
$257,009
—
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278 Batson Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 (MLS# 100522461) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 278 Batson Road is currently listed for $595,000 and was received on July 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 278 Batson Road? 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.