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Homes for Sale in Hampstead, NC

An editorially curated view of every active homes for sale listing in Hampstead, NC. Updated in real time from the local MLS, presented without the noise.

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About Homes for Sale in Hampstead, NC

Hampstead sits along the coast between Wilmington and Topsail Island, and that spot shapes everything here. The beach is a quick afternoon drive. But you skip the island prices and the crowds fighting for a parking space. Highway 17 cuts right through, so running into Wilmington for work or dinner takes no effort.

Water runs the show. People fish, run their boats out at dawn, and pull crab pots off the dock. New construction has climbed steadily the last several years, so you'll see fresh builds sitting next to older homes on big wooded lots where the oaks throw real shade. The pace stays slow. Folks still wave from the porch.


Why Buy Homes for Sale in Hampstead, NC?

Coastal living, minus the bumper-to-bumper tourist season. And your dollar stretches further out here than it does right on the water. Families show up for the quiet and the room to let kids run. Want both Wilmington and the shore within easy reach without losing that small-town feel? Hampstead deserves a serious look.

Ready to find your ideal homes for sale in Hampstead? Contact Regina Drury Real Estate Group today at (910) 239-1396 to schedule a showing or start your personalized home search.

Hampstead Market Snapshot

Live MLS data — citywide

Hampstead
inventory
Active Listings
312
Sold (Past 6 Mo.)
534
Under Contract
111
pricing
Avg. List Price
$688,522
Cost / Sq. Ft.
$292
typical home
Living Area
2,566 ft²
Avg. Beds
3.6
Avg. Baths
3.3
Days on Market
102

Homes for Sale in Hampstead, NC: Housing Market Data

Data as of (MLS snapshot; listings below update live)

Regina Drury Real Estate Group's review of MLS data as of October 19, 2026 shows 284 Hampstead homes for sale priced at $100,000 or more, out of 312 active listings across every property type. The median asking price was $565,000, about $246 per square foot, for a median of 2,468 square feet. The middle half of these listings was priced between $365,000 and $821,000. The median listing had been on the market 76 days, which usually gives buyers some room to negotiate on price. The largest share of these listings was in Not In Subdivision, East Wynd and Olde Point.

Hampstead, NC homes for sale, October 19, 2026
MeasureValue
Active listings284
All active listings in Hampstead, every property type312
Median list price$565,000
Middle half of list prices$365,000 to $821,000
Median price per square foot$246
Median square feet2,468
Median days on market76

Hampstead subdivisions with the most active homes for sale

  • Not In Subdivision: 28 active
  • East Wynd: 18 active
  • Olde Point: 14 active

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Market questions

How many Hampstead homes are listed for sale?

As of October 19, 2026, there were 284 Hampstead homes for sale priced at $100,000 or more, out of 312 active listings across every property type, based on Regina Drury Real Estate Group's review of MLS data.

What do Hampstead homes typically list for?

The median list price of Hampstead homes was $565,000 as of October 19, 2026.

What is the typical price range for Hampstead homes?

The middle half of active listings for Hampstead homes was priced between $365,000 and $821,000.

What is the typical price per square foot for Hampstead homes?

The median price per square foot for Hampstead homes was $246, for a median of 2,468 square feet.

How long have Hampstead homes been on the market?

The median listing for Hampstead homes had been on the market 76 days as of October 19, 2026.

How do Hampstead homes stack up against other cities?

As of October 19, 2026, there were 284 Hampstead homes for sale priced at $100,000 or more. In the same search, Wilmington had 1,233 homes for sale at a median list price of $479,000, Leland had 634 homes for sale at a median list price of $380,750 and Southport had 398 homes for sale at a median list price of $469,900.

Listing data courtesy of the North Carolina Regional Multiple Listing Service.

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