Step back in time without sacrificing modern comfort in this beautifully updated farmhouse, rich with over 120 years of history and set on 3.38 picturesque acres. Offering over 2,200 square feet, this charming home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a dedicated office, laundry room, and an inviting open-concept layout connecting the kitchen, dining, and living areas.
Inside, you'll find timeless character paired with thoughtful updates, including gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the foyer, hallways, staircase, and living spaces, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, built-in wine rack, glass-front cabinetry, walk-in pantry, Pella replacement windows, and an extensive list of improvements available in the attached updates list.
Relax on the expansive wraparound rocking chair porch overlooking mature trees, flowering shrubs, and established garden spaces that create a truly peaceful setting.
The property also includes multiple outbuildings, including a tractor barn, lawn equipment shed, and a separate wired 33' x 17' building with its own address situated on the same parcel, offering endless possibilities for a guest house, studio, workshop, home business, or additional storage (subject to buyer verification and county regulations).
With plenty of open space, this property is ideal for horses, hobby farming, gardening, or simply enjoying the privacy and beauty of country living.
If you've been searching for a property that offers historic charm, modern updates, usable acreage, and endless potential, this one is a must-see. Home is 1.5 miles to interstate and within an hour ride to 3 different beaches.
Property is being sold AS IS.
For sale
$530,000
3698 Nc Highway 53 E, Burgaw, NC 28425
3beds
2,249sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
3.38 Acres Lot
$503,300 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceDedicated officeLaundry roomWalk-in pantryBuilt-in wine rackPella replacement windowsBeautifully updated farmhouse
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mollie M Barrett 910-859-3222,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties,
Scott Sawyer 910-239-1402,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100584625
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Office
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Attic: Partially Floored
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,249
- Total interior livable area: 2,249 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Unpaved, Off Street, On Site, No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened, Wrap Around, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Metal/Ornamental,Partial,Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 3.38 Acres
- Features: Pond on Lot, Open Lot, Front Yard, Corner Lot, Farm, Wooded, Split Possible
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks
- Parcel number: 33305833440000
- Zoning: GB
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Pasture
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Burgaw
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,845
- Annual tax amount: $1,834
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$503,300
$478,000 - $528,000
$2,689/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $530,000+197.8%$236/sqft |
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| 6/28/2016 | Sold | $178,000-9.9%$79/sqft |
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| 5/4/2016 | Pending sale | $197,500$88/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #30526516 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2016 | Price change | $197,500-7.1%$88/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #30526516 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2016 | Price change | $212,500-10.5%$94/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Sweyer & Associates #30526516 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $237,500+67.3%$106/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #30526516 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/1999 | Sold | $142,000$63/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,834 | $424,158 +144% |
| 2024 | $1,834 | $173,845 |
| 2023 | $1,834 +8.3% | $173,845 |
| 2022 | $1,693 +2.1% | $173,845 |
| 2021 | $1,659 | $173,845 |
| 2020 | -- | $173,845 |
| 2019 | $1,659 | $173,845 +59.9% |
| 2018 | $1,659 +42.6% | $108,728 +56.7% |
| 2017 | $1,163 +42.7% | $69,390 |
| 2016 | $815 | $69,390 |
| 2015 | $815 +4.5% | $69,390 |
| 2014 | $780 | $69,390 |
| 2013 | $780 +21.7% | $69,390 |
| 2012 | $641 | $69,390 |
| 2011 | -- | $69,390 -25.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,357 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28425
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Burgaw Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.5 mi
- 3/10Burgaw Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 9/10Pender Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Burgaw Elementary School
- Middle: Burgaw
- High: Pender High
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Pender County
- Burgaw
- 28425
- 3698 Nc Highway 53 E






