A piece of Penderlea Homestead history (research it!) nestled in the historic Penderlea community of Willard. Set on 2.15 beautifully maintained acres, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage offers timeless character, mature shade trees, manicured boxwoods, white picket fencing, and a charming freestanding gazebo. Inside, you'll find a welcoming layout with a gas fireplace and built-ins in the living room, a separate dining area, a galley kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, a sun-filled family room with vaulted beamed ceiling, two main-floor bedrooms, a full bath, and a generous laundry room that could be an additional flex room that offers the perfect opportunity for a 4th bedroom, home office, or hobby space. Upstairs, a private 23-ft primary suite with en-suite bath provides a quiet owner's retreat. Outside, enjoy a pergola-shaded back deck, unattached garage, detached two-vehicle carport, workshop, and additional outbuilding -- ideal for hobbies, gardening, or storage. With a new roof installed in 2021, classic homestead charm, and acreage to breathe, this property is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Penderlea history.
Pending
$279,000
552 Garden Road, Willard, NC 28478
3beds
1,688sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
2.15 Acres Lot
$271,100 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceTwo main-floor bedroomsManicured boxwoodsUnattached garageDetached two-vehicle carportPergola-shaded back deckWhite picket fencing
- 36 days |
- 1,056 |
- 73 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jamie Lynn Crist 910-231-4848,
BlueCoast Realty Corporation
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100574128
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Laundry, Master Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 23 x 13.4
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 11.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 11.3
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 11.2
Family room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 26 x 13.3
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 11.3
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 11.2
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.9 x 11.3
Heating
- Propane, Gas Pack, Fireplace(s), Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Electric Range
Features
- Bookcases, Walk-in Shower, Gas Log
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,688
- Total interior livable area: 1,688 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Covered, Gravel, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Front Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 2.15 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Workshop, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 23837219790000
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Willard
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,441
- Annual tax amount: $762
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$271,100
$258,000 - $285,000
$1,787/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $279,000$165/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100574128 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,000$165/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100574128 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $762 | $217,374 +259.6% |
| 2024 | $762 | $60,441 |
| 2023 | $762 +4.9% | $60,441 |
| 2022 | $726 | $60,441 |
| 2021 | $726 | $60,441 |
| 2020 | -- | $60,441 |
| 2019 | $726 | $60,441 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $726 +3.5% | $54,852 |
| 2017 | $701 +3.2% | $54,852 |
| 2016 | $679 | $54,852 |
| 2015 | $679 | $54,852 |
| 2014 | -- | $54,852 |
| 2013 | -- | $54,852 |
| 2012 | $532 | $54,852 |
| 2011 | -- | $54,852 +9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $49,991 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28478
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Penderlea Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Pender High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.2 mi
- 9/10Pender Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Penderlea (K-8)
- Middle: Penderlea (K-8)
- 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
- Willard
- 28478
- 552 Garden Road
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