Rare opportunity to own this beautifully maintained 2022 custom home nestled on 5.56 manicured acres of peaceful countryside. The main residence features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, soaring 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, porcelain tile, recessed lighting, abundant natural light, and a spacious owner's suite complete with a walk-in closet, walk-in shower, and relaxing jetted tub. The detached 483-square-foot guest house offers exceptional flexibility with 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, crown molding, and an energy-efficient mini-split HVAC system. Currently used as an office and guest bedroom, it could easily accommodate a full bathroom, while the expansive attic provides the opportunity to create additional living space. A separate 300-square-foot outbuilding is ideal for storage, a workshop, hobby space, or future conversion into additional living quarters. The well and pump house includes a whole-home water filtration system, with an additional RainSoft treatment system in the laundry. Additional highlights include a durable metal roof, energy-efficient HVAC and windows, low-maintenance siding, rain gutters, and a 10' x 16' storage shed. The grounds are truly exceptional--beautifully manicured with endless possibilities, including the potential to subdivide the rear portion of the property. If you've been dreaming of peaceful country living with modern amenities and room to grow, this one-of-a-kind property is a must-see! Seller is willing to divide off back section of parcel and sell home with over 2-acres at a reduced amount.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (9/22)
$430,000
5044 Horse Branch Road, Willard, NC 28478
2beds
1,705sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2022
5.56 Acres Lot
$415,900 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant natural lightRecessed lightingCrown moldingHardwood floorsWalk-in showerEnergy-efficient hvac and windowsLow-maintenance siding
- 66 days
- 1,397
- 147
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jason Gill 910-363-6622,
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100592573
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Living Room
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Other, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Water Purifier
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,222
- Total interior livable area: 1,705 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 5.56 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Rural, Split Possible
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 33004839580000
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Willard
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $252/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $253,227
- Annual tax amount: $2,580
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 66 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$415,900
$395,000 - $437,000
$2,333/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Price change | $430,000-4.4%$252/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+1263.6%$264/sqft |
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| 2/12/2018 | Sold | $33,000-17.3%$19/sqft |
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| 12/27/2017 | Pending sale | $39,900$23/sqft |
Source: Wilmington #100088643 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $39,900+42.5%$23/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #100088643 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2005 | Sold | $28,000$16/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,580 +3.2% | $489,697 +227.2% |
| 2024 | $2,499 +55.5% | $149,657 |
| 2023 | $1,607 +26.7% | $149,657 |
| 2022 | $1,268 +382.9% | $149,657 +371.5% |
| 2021 | $263 | $31,740 |
| 2020 | -- | $31,740 |
| 2019 | $263 | $31,740 +56.7% |
| 2018 | $263 +49.4% | $20,261 |
| 2017 | $176 +1.2% | $20,261 |
| 2016 | $174 | $20,261 |
| 2015 | $174 | $20,261 |
| 2014 | $174 | $20,261 |
| 2013 | $174 | $20,261 +48.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $13,617 |
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Neighborhood: 28478
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Penderlea (K-8)
- Middle: West Pender
- High: Pender
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




