Welcome home to this modified Austin floor plan built by highly regarded Failsafe Construction in 2023. This well-designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,193 square feet of comfortable living with quality finishes throughout. The open-concept layout features quartz kitchen countertops, tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, crown moldings, wainscoting, 9-foot ceilings and durable LVP flooring, with carpet in the bonus room and one guest room only. The split-bedroom design provides privacy, while the spacious primary suite includes a tray ceiling, tiled bath, quartz vanities and a large walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a bonus room, actual laundry room, oversized two-car garage and a nearly half-acre level lot offering space to enjoy both indoors and out. Outdoor living is equally inviting with a covered front porch, screened porch and open patio ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Tucked away on a quiet, low-traffic no-outlet street with NO HOA. Conveniently located in the highly regarded Topsail School District with easy access to Highway 17, 210 and I-140, you're approximately 20 minutes from Surf City and Topsail beaches, local shopping and restaurants, and about 30 minutes from Midtown Wilmington. If you've been searching for newer construction, functional living space, coastal convenience and a quieter setting without feeling far from everything Hampstead and Wilmington have to offer, 172 Lea Dr deserves a closer look.