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$495,000
Property Description
Welcome to this southern charmer situated in the heart of the coastal town of Hampstead. As you enter the foyer, you can immediately admire gorgeous LVP floors, craftsman's trim work and custom touches, fresh paint on the walls and brand-new light fixtures. A large and bright living room with a tray ceiling and built-ins welcomes you and feels as though it was made for cozy evenings around a fireplace with a nice glass of wine, reading your favorite author, playing family games, conducting deep conversations or just watching movies. The open concept connects the living room with the dining room with a tray ceiling and wainscoting and the gourmet kitchen. The kitchen offers cabinetry which provides a wealth of storage space, a pantry, glistening granite counter tops, a large working island, stainless-steel appliances. This kitchen will please every chef and make any cooking experience much more enjoyable. The private Master Suite with a tray ceiling offers a double vanity, a make-up vanity for the lady of the house, a custom tiled walk-in shower with a bench, a linen closet and a walk-in closet. Two spare bedrooms share a full bathroom and a linen closet. The laundry room has a storage shelf and a washer and a dryer ready for its new owners. A mudroom with a hall tree with cubbies and a coat closet complete the home. Enjoy your afternoon cup of sweet tea on your large screened-in porch while overlooking your backyard and watching wildlife passing by - an abundance of birds, butterflies, owls, turtles, bunnies and opossums. Looking for more fun and activities? Whether you decide to go and gather with your friends and neighbors at the community picnic area or simply bask in the sun and swim in the community pool or take a short ride to the public ramp and jump into your boat and do some rip'n & grip'n, this property is Southern Living at its finest! The absolutely amazing location of this property is another attractive feature to consider. Situated along the sparkling Intracoastal Waterway, with a short drive across the bridge to Topsail island with highly rated beaches, the fabulous Kiwanis Park, highly rated schools, shopping, restaurants, many golf courses, ICW access, Wrightsville beach, and the city of Wilmington with a world class University, a tremendously growing network of businesses, and a historic river district. The home also includes a Generac generator installed in 8/2021 and routinely serviced (last time in 7/25). The owners are also offering one-year home warranty.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 291 Arden Dr
General
- Price: $495,000
- HOA FEE: $120/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $2,766 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100564151
- Updated: 5/14/2026
- Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Whole-Home Generator, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Generator
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Eat-in kitchen: Yes
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Barbecue, Clubhouse, Community Pool, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Picnic Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Trash
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
- Equipment: Generator
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Screened, Front Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Garage
Location
- County: Pender
- Subdivision: Carolina Creek
- Driving Directions: Take Hwy 17N Turn right onto Country Club Dr Turn left onto Arden Dr
School Information
- Elementary School: Topsail
- Middle School: Topsail
- High School: Topsail
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Carolina Creek
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Pluris LLC
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 1,931
- Year Built: 2020
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,148
- Lot Dimensions: TBD
- Frontage: Maintained, City Street, State Road
- Lot Features: Landscaped
- Zoning: PD
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $256.34
- Association Fee: $1,434
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Amount: $277,474
- Tax Amount: $2,766.63
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: LT 32 PB 64/2 CAROLINA CREEK PH
- Property ID: 4203-14-4622-0000
- Lot Number: 32
Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Hampstead, Irena B Kohler
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Schools
Schools serving 291 Arden Dr
School District:Pender County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Topsail Elementary School 17385 US Hwy 17, Hampstead, NC 28443 | PK-6 | 0.7 mi |
Topsail Middle School 17445 US Hwy 17, Hampstead, NC 28443 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Topsail High School 245 North Saint Johns Church Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 291 Arden Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/30/2026
Listed
$495,000
60.45%
MLS
9/11/2020
Sold
$308,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 291 Arden Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,767
—
$380,692
37%
2024
$2,767
9%
$277,474
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2021
$2,530
100%
$277,474
—
2022
-100%
$277,474
331%
2020
$536
—
$64,400
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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291 Arden Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443 (MLS# 100564151) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 291 Arden Drive is currently listed for $495,000 and was received on April 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 291 Arden 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.
