Real estate gems: Here are the most expensive homes sold in Pender County in 2023

A place with "natural beauty and temperate climate," Pender County is an ideal location for homeowners, according to the county webpage.

In 2023, numerous homes went up for sale in Pender, with some properties selling for over $4 million.

Where were the 10 most expensive homes to sell in Pender County located and what did they sell for?

The following rankings were provided by Full Circle Real Estate Group.

1. 2324 Scotts Hill Loop Road

Referred to as a "waterfront sanctuary" in the listing, this property ranked number one in Pender County, selling for $4,527,000 on Oct 12, 2023.

The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is a custom Frank Williams new build with more than 3,700 square feet, according to the listing.

The house's panoramic ocean views, open floor plan, and artisan detailing add to its price tag.

More photos of the home can be found on this webpage.

Listing Agent: Shelly W Wagner, Wicker Properties of the Carolinas, Inc.

2. 109 Deer Cove Road

This three-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Hampstead ranks No. 2 on the list, selling for $2.8 million on Aug. 24, 2023.

Highlights of the property include its private dock, detached storage building, and over 2 acres of elevated land, according to the Zillow listing.

The home was built by the original owners in 1977, according to the listing.

Listing Agent: Lee Crouch, Intracoastal Realty Corporation.

3. 120 N. Shore Drive

N0. 3 on the list is a six-bedroom, four-bathroom property in Surf City.

Equipped with an elevator, the residence has three levels and is located in walking distance of local restaurants and shops, according to the Zillow listing.

The property sold for $2.7 million on Nov. 2, 2023.

Listing Agent: Ryan Hall, Hall Property Specialists, INC.

4. 602 S. Shore Drive

This oceanfront home in Surf City sold for $2.55 million on March 27, 2023.

With six-bedrooms and six-bathrooms, this four-story home is equipped with 12-foot kitchen ceilings, an open-concept living area, and a loft with a wall-to-wall hammock, according to the Zillow listing.

Listing Agent: Diane M Castro-Perez, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage.

5. 1195 N. Anderson Blvd.

Located in Topsail Beach, this four-bedroom, six-bathroom home ranks No. 5 on the list.

Just under 3,700 square feet, this property sold for $2.5 million on May 3, 2023.

Listing Agent: Frank Sherron, Landmark Sotheby's International Realty.

6. 1328 S. Shore Drive

At No. 6 on the list, this Surf City property sold for $2.2 million on June 23, 2023.

The residence is just under 4,300 square feet with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

Listing Agent: Michael Benton, Intracoastal Realty Corporation.

7. 308 C N. Anderson Blvd.

This property is located on an approximately 10,000 square foot lot, according to the Redfin listing.

The four-bedroom three-bathroom residence, located in Topsail Beach, sold for $2 million on June 18, 2023.

Listing Agent: Unknown

8. 338 Olde Pointe Loop

An "undiscovered slice of paradise", according to the Zillow listing, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom property sold for $1.95 million on March 10, 2023.

A private dock, two boat lifts, and a covered gazebo add to the appeal of the Hampstead residence, according to the listing.

Listing Agent: Team Hardee Hunt & Williams, Hardee Hunt & Williams.

9. 1205 Kings Landing Road

A three-bedroom, three-bathroom home, this property sold for $1.9 million.

The waterfront home, located in Hampstead, sold on June 22, 2023.

With just over 2,600 square feet, 1205 Kings Landing Road has a saltwater pool and spa, top-of-the-line appliances, and panoramic views, according to the Zillow listing.

Listing Agent: Donna Waller, Ivester Jackson Coastal LLC. Jeff A Waller, Ivester Jackson Coastal LLC.

10. 98 Oleander Court

A seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom property in Surf City, this residence sold for $1.9 million on Nov. 28, 2023.

Offering direct beach access, a private pool, and large porches, the property is the "prime location for living, entertaining, and potentially earning," according to the Zillow listing.

Listing Agent: Kevin L Hoffman, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties.

This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: The most expensive homes sold in Pender County in 2023