115 Canvasback Pt, Hampstead
910-632-0060
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Pelican Reef is one of Hampstead’s most desirable gated coastal communities, offering spacious custom homes, mature landscaping, Intracoastal Waterway access, and resort-style amenities just minutes from Topsail Island beaches. Known for its large wooded homesites, coastal architecture, boating lifestyle, and peaceful natural setting, Pelican Reef attracts buyers seeking luxury coastal living with privacy and convenience.
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Located between Wilmington and Jacksonville, Pelican Reef provides residents with easy access to beaches, marinas, shopping, dining, and highly rated Topsail schools while maintaining a secluded, private atmosphere surrounded by preserved green space and mature hardwood trees.
Homes in Pelican Reef range from charming cottage-style residences to expansive custom-built luxury homes with marsh views, creek frontage, and private wooded lots. Most homes feature spacious floor plans ranging from approximately 1,600 square feet to more than 4,100 square feet with premium craftsmanship and coastal-inspired design.
Many homes include luxury upgrades such as hardwood flooring, custom cabinetry, coffered ceilings, gas fireplaces, quartz or granite countertops, spa-style bathrooms, whole-house generators, irrigation systems, and oversized porches designed for coastal entertaining.
Pelican Reef homes are known for custom craftsmanship, upgraded finishes, and flexible layouts designed for both full-time living and coastal retreats.
Several recently listed homes also feature workshop spaces, detached garages, custom closet systems, reverse osmosis filtration systems, encapsulated crawlspaces, tankless water heaters, and professionally landscaped yards with irrigation systems.
Pelican Reef offers residents an exceptional amenity package centered around outdoor recreation, boating, fitness, and community living. The neighborhood’s preserved natural areas and mature trees create a peaceful coastal setting unlike many newer developments.
Residents frequently highlight the neighborhood’s mature hardwood trees, spacious homesites, and preserved green space that create a private, resort-style atmosphere throughout the community.
Pelican Reef is especially popular among buyers seeking a boating and waterfront lifestyle. The neighborhood provides easy access to Virginia Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway through its community kayak launch, dock access, and nearby marinas.
Some homes within the community also feature marsh views, creek frontage, or private dock access for an enhanced waterfront experience.
Buyers are consistently drawn to Pelican Reef because it offers a rare combination of privacy, mature landscaping, custom-built homes, and coastal amenities in one of Hampstead’s most desirable gated neighborhoods.
The Pelican Reef real estate market includes both resale homes and newer custom construction, with prices typically ranging from the upper $300s for smaller homes and cottages to well over $1 million for luxury estates with premium features and marsh or waterfront views.
Recent listings show strong buyer demand for homes with outdoor entertaining spaces, updated kitchens, large porches, bonus rooms, and boating amenities.
Pelican Reef is located in Hampstead, North Carolina, between Wilmington and Jacksonville and just minutes from Topsail Island beaches.
Yes. Pelican Reef is a gated coastal community offering privacy, natural surroundings, and resort-style amenities.
Yes. Residents enjoy kayak launches, pier access, day docks, and convenient access to Virginia Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway.
The community offers a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, kayak launch, playground, boat and RV storage, and waterfront recreation amenities.
Pelican Reef features custom-built coastal homes ranging from charming cottages to luxury estates with marsh views, large lots, and extensive upgrades.
Pelican Reef is located just minutes from Topsail Island and Surf City beaches, making it ideal for coastal living and weekend beach access.
Yes. Many homesites in Pelican Reef are over half an acre, and some exceed one acre with mature landscaping and preserved natural surroundings.
Hampstead is one of coastal North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, known for excellent schools, boating access, golf courses, waterfront dining, and easy access to Topsail Island beaches. Residents enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle while remaining conveniently located near Wilmington and Jacksonville.
With continued growth and strong demand for coastal properties, Hampstead remains one of southeastern North Carolina’s most desirable locations for luxury primary residences and second homes.
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