SELLER IS OFFERING $10,000 USE AS YOU CHOOSE TO BUYER!! Welcome to your own private retreat! This picturesque home is situated on 1.36 acres, with beautiful hardscaping and surrounded by mature woods in the water access community of Pelican Reef. Take in all the gorgeous views of the property from the rocking chair front porch, the screened in back porch or the attached open deck. Inside the home you'll find amazing architectural details - wainscotting, vaulted ceilings, glass French doors, transom windows, custom built- ins and wood and ceramic tile floors throughout. The 2 story great room is bright with an expanse of windows that bring the outside in. A gas fireplace with stone surround makes this large space feel cozy. Entertaining is easy with the open kitchen featuring a prep sink, pot filler, convection oven, new refrigerator, tiled backsplash and large pantry. Enjoy meals in the breakfast nook with bay windows overlooking the back deck. The primary bedroom is on the first floor and boasts a large walk-in closet, a tiled, walk-in rain shower, dual sink vanity, and whirlpool tub. The 2nd floor landing is spacious enough for a sitting area or small home office. Two additional bedrooms, a bonus room and another full bath are also located on the second floor. This home offers ample storage space throughout, including a walk-in, floored attic, and built in storage in the garage - not to mention the space in the additional detached garage that comes with shelving. Other features include, a gas hookup for an outdoor grill, encapsulated crawl space, gutter guards, new submersible water pump, and the septic tank was pumped last year. Pelican reef is just a 15 minute drive to the beach in Surf City! Amenities include, community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, day dock and kayak launch, playground, trails and RV/boat storage.
CSTM BUILT DONALD GARDNER HOME ON A LRG WDED CRNR LOT IN A GATED CMMNTY W/ CLUB HOUSE, EXERCISE RM, POOL, KAYAK LAUNCH, & A PRVT TENNIS CLUB, 20 x 10 FRNT PRCH, 30 x 12 DECK OVRLKNG A SECLUDED BACK YRD, 2 STRY GRT RM W/ BUILT-IN'S & STONE GAS FRPLC, EAT-IN KTCHN W/ STNLSS STEEL APPLNC & GAS STOVE FRML DINING RM W/ FRNCH DRS & WAINSCOTING, OFFICE W/ VLTD CEILING & ARCHED WNDWS, MSTR SUITE W/ LRG WALK-IN CLOSET, MASTER BATH W/ WHIRLPOOL TUB, FROG, 2 BDRMS & A FULL BATH UP W/ A WALK-IN ATTIC, HICKORY WOOD FLOORS, CERAMIC TILE, MOLDING, PLUMBING AND LIGHT FIXTURES ARE JUST A FEW OF THE UPGRADES
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,550
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pender County
APN
4215-62-7262-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
PD
Planned Development District
The Planned Development District encourages progressive land planning and design concepts and is intended to provide an alternative to a conventional development. The PD Districts allows projects of innovative design and layout that may not otherwise be permitted under this Ordinance due to the strict application of zoning district or general development standards. The PD District shall not be used as a means of circumventing the County’s adopted land development regulations.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 3
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Concrete, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
Fencing: None
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2736
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Stone
Has Home Warranty
Property Features
Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath, Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Structures: Second Garage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 1.36
Lot Size Dimensions: 287 x 207 x 284 x 251
Lot Size Area: 1.36
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.36
Zoning: PD
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Boat Dock, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Management, Playground, Taxes, Tennis Court(s)
Association Fee: $1,085
Location Information
Directions: From Wilmington, take Hwy 17 N to Hampstead. Turn right onto Royal Tern Dr. Turn left onto Grist Mill Rd. House is on the right.
Subdivision Name: Pelican Reef
Community Information
Community Features: Pool, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,550
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Pender County
APN: 4215-62-7262-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Surf City Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
Surf City Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
Topsail High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
2/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$659,000 – $798,000
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