Retired here 4 yrs ago and love it but the home construction growth has been huge. Other than roads the local gov have done a good job in handling the growth such as schools, utilities etc. WE DO NEED RETAIL ESPECIALLY GOOD RESTURANTS :)
Be careful what you wish for! The issue with big retail and corporations is once you get the billionaires in your town ...no one can afford it anymore.
New plan for a Target anchor store and other retail on the field where the Spot Festival has normally been held. Just across from Port City Java and the LDS Church.....oh and the new apartment complex across the street that is in progress.
Depending on where you are located in Hampstead that can be an hour drive to Jacksonville. But that could be an option for the more northern parts of Hampstead.
You didn't mention the average housing price vs Wilmington or Leland. I'm 50, retired and no kids and looking to move to the coast. Just trying to see what area close to Wilmington would be the best bang for the buck. I need a garage, but a 2 maybe three bed room is all I need. I don't want a big yard and I'm not a golfer. Been looking at Leland but curious about the other nearby towns. Also 100% disabled Veteran so having a VA hospital or clinic nearby would be a bonus although I normally only go once every six months for check ups.
This was helpful thank you! If you had to pick an area and your budget was only $425k would you do Hampstead or try to find something smaller in Wilmington? We are family of 4 with kids 6 and 10 who do play competitive travel ball sports etc. I see a few places in that price range in Wilmington but worry they aren’t in great neighborhoods at that price?
@@cori3394 we personally choose to live in Hampstead and are also a family of 4. You get a lot more for your money, school district is good and driving into anywhere in Wilmington is not much of a commute. Happy to chat if you would like additional info or if you need some assistance with nieghborhood etc jake@movingwilmington.com
@@livinginwilmington2783 thank you! We are coming the weekend of Aug 16-18 and going to drive around and check some spots out first before we make any decisions. We are also coming from CA so it’s a big leap to go all the way across the country. We will definitely reach out if we make the decision! Thank you
Hampstead just opened a new commercial center along hwy 17 half is open now.... and there are two additional sites for commercial shopping that have broken ground near island creek and hwy 17 intersection. The bypass connecting to wilmington is still under construction and a couple years still out from opening.
@livinginwilmington2783 Thanks for responding. We visited a couple of weeks ago and absolutely love Wilmington. I did, however, think it was strange that there weren't a lot of "downton" areas or localized shopping districts. Where we live, every town has a "downtown." That's not terrible, though. It leaves room for local entrepreneurs.
@@tabathaburkhart8643 Hampstead has historically been a suburb/ bedroom community of Wilmington with a big draw being the school district and proximity to the beaches and coastline.....it is just getting big enough population wise to get commercial development. Portersneck shopping is about 15-20min away south on 17 so that has always been where you went if you needed more significant shopping...... it never had that historic center of town with all the shopping from what i hear it was a stop light and a gas station/ country store on hwy 17 not to far in the distant past.
There are some fairly large coastal estate style homes on the market and also off market but available. Feel free to email me a bit more detail what you are looking for and i would be happy to assist. Jake@movingwilmington.com
Having no big box stores is a positive. I live in rural California and we are looking at moving to Hampstead. We like small communities, that don't explode with populaton and retail. Is there area like Hampstead that is close to Wilmington but not growing?
There are plenty of extremely more rural areas around Wilmington that are a long way away from growing if they ever do. Plenty further north of Hampstead such as Sneads Ferry and many to the south in Brunswick County such as Supply. Hampstead is still very small but you can see the growth coming to the area soon.
When you wreck your high end car...... Stop whining about having to drive ALL THE WAY to Wilmington. And No, around here we don't work on Sunday. Let it go
Please DONT move to Hampstead- way too many people already! Thanks for ruining a nice town, horrible traffic and it’s not going to get better. The bypass will not really help. A “double please” don’t move if you are from New York or New Jersey…
@@livinginwilmington2783 origonal and here long enough to watch it destroyed, First, by Yankees, then everyone else. I-40 was the single biggest mistake, what was a nice place is now ruined be people who often don’t even wave at each other anymore. Yeah for profit!
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PLEASE do a video on the water quality in Wilmington, I am getting so much conflicting information.
Love this updated video! Thanks guys! The pros definitely outweigh the cons for me 👍🏻
Husband & wife here visiting Hampstead this week from Temecula California. thanks for your review!
Thanks for watching, We moved from San Diego! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Retired here 4 yrs ago and love it but the home construction growth has been huge. Other than roads the local gov have done a good job in handling the growth such as schools, utilities etc. WE DO NEED RETAIL ESPECIALLY GOOD RESTURANTS :)
!Amen!
Be careful what you wish for! The issue with big retail and corporations is once you get the billionaires in your town ...no one can afford it anymore.
New plan for a Target anchor store and other retail on the field where the Spot Festival has normally been held. Just across from Port City Java and the LDS Church.....oh and the new apartment complex across the street that is in progress.
There’s plenty of stores and restaurants up near Jacksonville also which is only maybe 30 or 45 minutes away
Depending on where you are located in Hampstead that can be an hour drive to Jacksonville. But that could be an option for the more northern parts of Hampstead.
You didn't mention the average housing price vs Wilmington or Leland. I'm 50, retired and no kids and looking to move to the coast. Just trying to see what area close to Wilmington would be the best bang for the buck. I need a garage, but a 2 maybe three bed room is all I need. I don't want a big yard and I'm not a golfer. Been looking at Leland but curious about the other nearby towns. Also 100% disabled Veteran so having a VA hospital or clinic nearby would be a bonus although I normally only go once every six months for check ups.
Go to Leland
This was helpful thank you! If you had to pick an area and your budget was only $425k would you do Hampstead or try to find something smaller in Wilmington? We are family of 4 with kids 6 and 10 who do play competitive travel ball sports etc. I see a few places in that price range in Wilmington but worry they aren’t in great neighborhoods at that price?
@@cori3394 we personally choose to live in Hampstead and are also a family of 4. You get a lot more for your money, school district is good and driving into anywhere in Wilmington is not much of a commute. Happy to chat if you would like additional info or if you need some assistance with nieghborhood etc jake@movingwilmington.com
@@livinginwilmington2783 thank you! We are coming the weekend of Aug 16-18 and going to drive around and check some spots out first before we make any decisions. We are also coming from CA so it’s a big leap to go all the way across the country. We will definitely reach out if we make the decision! Thank you
@@cori3394 Completely understand we made the move from San Diego. Happy to help if you need it!
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I am concerned about the crime rate in Hampstead. Is it high?
Have they built shopping yet?
Hampstead just opened a new commercial center along hwy 17 half is open now.... and there are two additional sites for commercial shopping that have broken ground near island creek and hwy 17 intersection. The bypass connecting to wilmington is still under construction and a couple years still out from opening.
@livinginwilmington2783 Thanks for responding. We visited a couple of weeks ago and absolutely love Wilmington. I did, however, think it was strange that there weren't a lot of "downton" areas or localized shopping districts. Where we live, every town has a "downtown." That's not terrible, though. It leaves room for local entrepreneurs.
@@tabathaburkhart8643 Hampstead has historically been a suburb/ bedroom community of Wilmington with a big draw being the school district and proximity to the beaches and coastline.....it is just getting big enough population wise to get commercial development. Portersneck shopping is about 15-20min away south on 17 so that has always been where you went if you needed more significant shopping...... it never had that historic center of town with all the shopping from what i hear it was a stop light and a gas station/ country store on hwy 17 not to far in the distant past.
i think the best thing is the italian deli next to the a.b.c. store
Just changed ownership ...havent tried the new one yet!
I’m looking at coastal, Estates anybody have any views on that?
There are some fairly large coastal estate style homes on the market and also off market but available. Feel free to email me a bit more detail what you are looking for and i would be happy to assist. Jake@movingwilmington.com
You’re right Lexi, “Things HAVE changed” - Jake how’s that sweet Dad Stache treatin’ ya?!
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Stache is coming along nicely!
Over the past 3 years, how far have prices moved in Hampstead?
The average price of homes in Hampstead has increased by approximately 37% in those 3 years.
Having no big box stores is a positive. I live in rural California and we are looking at moving to Hampstead. We like small communities, that don't explode with populaton and retail. Is there area like Hampstead that is close to Wilmington but not growing?
There are plenty of extremely more rural areas around Wilmington that are a long way away from growing if they ever do. Plenty further north of Hampstead such as Sneads Ferry and many to the south in Brunswick County such as Supply. Hampstead is still very small but you can see the growth coming to the area soon.
i think the worst thing is the middle turning lane , a.k.a. suicide lane on 17
You aren't wrong!!
I'm glad there is no influx of corporate greed around topsail....somewhere the middle class can still get to enjoy and live close to the beach....
Hampstead needs to fix their gas prices, 15 to 25 cents higher than bordering towns. Correct about the restaurant and retail situation.
When you wreck your high end car...... Stop whining about having to drive ALL THE WAY to Wilmington. And No, around here we don't work on Sunday. Let it go
Thanks for watching!
Please DONT move to Hampstead- way too many people already! Thanks for ruining a nice town, horrible traffic and it’s not going to get better. The bypass will not really help. A “double please” don’t move if you are from New York or New Jersey…
Are you original from Hampstead? Must have been very different growing up around the area
@@livinginwilmington2783 origonal and here long enough to watch it destroyed, First, by Yankees, then everyone else. I-40 was the single biggest mistake, what was a nice place is now ruined be people who often don’t even wave at each other anymore. Yeah for profit!