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    • $279,000

    552 Garden Road, Willard, NC 28478

    3beds
    1,688sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1936
    2.15 Acres Lot
    $264,600 Zestimate®
    $165/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Gas fireplaceTwo main-floor bedroomsManicured boxwoodsUnattached garageDetached two-vehicle carportPergola-shaded back deckWhite picket fencing
    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.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jamie Lynn Crist 910-231-4848,

    BlueCoast Realty Corporation

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100574128MLS LogoOriginating 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: 7/14/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 46 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $264,600

        $251,000 - $278,000

        $1,713/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/26/2026Contingent$279,000$165/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100574128 Report a problem
        7/14/2026Listed for sale$279,000$165/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100574128 Report a problem
        6/1/2026Pending sale$279,000$165/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100574128 Report a problem
        5/15/2026Listed for sale$279,000$165/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100574128 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28478

        Getting around

        2 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        27 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Penderlea (K-8)
        • Middle: Penderlea (K-8)
        • High: Pender High

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