Captivating 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home located within walking or biking distance to the beach and local businesses. Home is nestled adjacent to a pond on a large lot with multiple outdoor areas to enjoy the view. The above ground pool, stone fire pit and tiki bar are perfect for North Carolina summers. Mature Live Oaks provide lovely shade areas in the yards. Both bathrooms have been recently renovated and new carpet installed in all of the bedrooms. The Surf City Community Center and the proposed Recreation Complex is right around the corner. There is no HOA and the home is located in Hampstead so no city taxes. This home is perfect for a family and is in a great school district as well. Hampstead provides an easy commute to Wilmington, Jacksonville, and the surrounding bases.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jason Hyde• SeaShore Realty Group, Inc.
Bought with Jennifer Moore• Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Price Reduced!!! Beautiful 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Home that is located on a quiet tucked away street just minutes to Topsail Beach!!! This home also features a large deck that overlooks a gorgeous serene pond, a Large Front and Back Yard and a Shed. The home overall needs paint and carpet but with a little TLC this will certainly be a gem!
Hive MLS #40098911
Jul 25, 2012
Listed
$174,900
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,694
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2024
$1,694
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2023
$1,694 (+16.4%)
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2022
$1,455
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2021
$1,455
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2020
$1,455
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2019
$1,455 (−7.2%)
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2018
$1,568
$50,000 + $122,035
$172,035
2017
$1,568 (−5.5%)
$50,000 + $122,035
$172,035
2016
$1,660 (+20.7%)
$50,000 + $122,035
$172,035
2015
$1,375 (+5.9%)
$50,000 + $122,035
$172,035
2014
$1,298
$50,000 + $122,035
$172,035
Tax history for 717 Shell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,694
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2024
$1,694
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2023
$1,694 (+16.4%)
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2022
$1,455
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2021
$1,455
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2020
$1,455
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2019
$1,455 (−7.2%)
$58,242 + $102,406
$160,648
2018
$1,568
$50,000 + $122,035
$172,035
2017
$1,568 (−5.5%)
$50,000 + $122,035
$172,035
2016
$1,660 (+20.7%)
$50,000 + $122,035
$172,035
2015
$1,375 (+5.9%)
$50,000 + $122,035
$172,035
2014
$1,298
$50,000 + $122,035
$172,035
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Fencing: None
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool Features: Above Ground
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1906
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.4
Lot Size Dimensions: 127 x 138 x 127 x 138
Lot Size Area: 0.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Zoning: RA
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,431.43
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Well
Utilities: Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From office, cross Surf City Bridge onto mainland. Take roundabout and take 3rd exit on right. Right on Driftwood, left on Shell Street, home is on the left
Subdivision Name: Cedar Landing
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,893
Stories: 1.3
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Pender County
APN: 4235-12-5092-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Topsail Island Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Surf City Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Surf City Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Topsail High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 20 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
Hampstead, NC • 28443
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
5.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$438,000 – $530,000
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