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Get to know Hampstead.
Access to Wilmington and area beaches is one part of the appeal of Hampstead’s varied communities. Rather than treat it as one uniform place, compare individual neighborhoods and the routes that connect them to your day.
Water-oriented homes, established subdivisions, and newer construction can offer different experiences. Start with the features you want, then look at the surrounding streets, outdoor space, and everyday destinations.
The residential market
Hampstead at a glance.
- Active residential homes
- 224
- Median asking price
- $565,450
- Average days on market
- 46 days
- Sale / original asking price
- 97.3%
Active residential listings in Hampstead; excludes land and homes under contract. Updated 10/28/2026, 5:11:59 AM ET. Days on market reflect homes sold in Sep 2026.
Hampstead / September 2026
Seventy-seven new listings entered the market in September 2026, a decrease of 9.41% from the previous month.
Seventy homes closed during the month, an increase of 4.48% from the previous month.
Homes that closed averaged forty-six days on market, a decrease of 27.1% from the previous month.
On average, these sales closed at 97.3% of their original asking price.
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Homes in Hampstead.
374 available listings, including 77 land and 81 under contract
Howards Landing
306 16 Revised Howards Landing Road, Hampstead, NC 28443
$95,900
Land / lot · 0.92 acres
Castle Bay Country Club
166 Highlands Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443
$479,500
4 beds / 3 baths / 2,404 sq ft
Greenway Plantation
126 Pebble Beach Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443
$495,000
3 beds / 3 baths / 2,024 sq ft
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Beyond the front door
Life in Hampstead.
Explore the neighborhood
Pay attention to lot layout, tree cover, sidewalks, and shared spaces. These are often the details that distinguish one Hampstead community from another.
Time outdoors
The county visitor directory includes Hampstead Kiwanis Park among its recreation options. Use the local directory to plan an afternoon beyond house tours.
Explore details ↗Mainland and island
Compare a mainland home base with living in Surf City or Topsail Beach. Try the actual drives to the destinations you expect to use most.
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Hampstead / A closer look
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Put it in perspective.
| Place | Median asking price | Active homes | Avg. days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead (this guide) | $565,450 | 224 | 46 |
| Surf City ↗ | $859,000 | 94 | 74 |
| Wilmington ↗ | $465,000 | 1026 | 49 |