Beautifully renovated coastal home offering spectacular 180-degree Intracoastal Waterway and salt marsh views, just a short 3-minute walk to the beach. Located less than one mile from the heart of Surf City, this property provides easy access to the Surf City Pier, restaurants, shopping, groceries, entertainment, and more by walking, biking, or golf cart. Kenneth D. Batts Park is just two lots away and features a playground, basketball court, and scenic marsh boardwalk.
This open and airy home features upscale modern décor, LVP waterproof flooring throughout, white kitchen cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel GE appliances, and stylish furnishings. Two spacious rear decks span the length of the home, providing the perfect place to enjoy breathtaking sunsets, marsh views, and boats cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway.
The home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a bonus room and half bath on the lower level that can be used as an additional bedroom. The primary suite includes a King bed, private bath, flat-screen TV, and stunning water views. The third-floor living area is designed for entertaining with vaulted shiplap ceilings, recessed lighting, ample seating, an 80-inch Smart TV, and a fully equipped kitchen with dining space and bar seating.
Additional features include a fortified roof installed in 2025, a new water heater, an enclosed outdoor hot/cold shower, and convenient public beach access just one block away. Whether used as a primary residence, second home, or investment property, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and coastal convenience.
For sale
$859,000
1001 S Topsail Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
4beds
1,548sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
6,251 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$555/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 88 days |
- 906 |
- 48 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicholas Huscroft 330-249-3499,
Chosen Realty of NC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100577530
Originating MLS: Johnston County Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Pantry, Blinds/Shades, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: None
- Attic: Attic Fan
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,548
- Total interior livable area: 1,548 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Shutters - Board/Hurricane, Outdoor Shower, Storm Doors
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: ICW, Marsh, Sound, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marsh,Sound,Water
- Waterfront features: Salt Marsh, Marsh Front, ICW Front, Sound Front
- Frontage type: Marsh Front,ICW Front,Sound Front
Lot
- Size: 6,251 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Features: Salt Marsh
Details
- Parcel number: 42345609780000
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other, Pilings
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,See Remarks
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Sunset Harbor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Surf City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $555/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $692,236
- Annual tax amount: $3,787
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 88 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$2,830/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $859,000+4.9%$555/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listing removed | $819,000+9.2%$529/sqft |
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| 9/27/2025 | Listing removed | $750,000$484/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000$484/sqft |
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| 6/30/2025 | Pending sale | $750,000$484/sqft |
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| 6/10/2025 | Price change | $750,000-4.9%$484/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Price change | $789,000-1.4%$510/sqft |
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| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $800,000-2.3%$517/sqft |
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| 2/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/30/2023 | Price change | $819,000-2.4%$529/sqft |
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| 9/28/2023 | Price change | $839,000-1.2%$542/sqft |
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| 8/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $849,000+198.4%$548/sqft |
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| 2/14/2018 | Sold | $284,500-5.2%$184/sqft |
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| 1/13/2018 | Pending sale | $300,000$194/sqft |
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| 12/6/2017 | Price change | $300,000-6.2%$194/sqft |
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| 10/20/2017 | Price change | $319,900-1.5%$207/sqft |
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| 8/28/2017 | Price change | $324,900-3%$210/sqft |
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| 7/26/2017 | Price change | $334,900-2.9%$216/sqft |
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| 7/12/2017 | Price change | $344,900-1.4%$223/sqft |
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| 5/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $349,900$226/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,535 | $704,814 +130.7% |
| 2024 | $2,535 | $305,465 |
| 2023 | $2,535 +12.5% | $305,465 |
| 2022 | $2,253 | $305,465 |
| 2021 | $2,253 | $305,465 |
| 2020 | -- | $305,465 |
| 2019 | $2,253 | $305,465 +22.4% |
| 2018 | $2,253 +16.1% | $249,473 |
| 2017 | $1,940 +1.3% | $249,473 |
| 2016 | $1,915 | $249,473 |
| 2015 | $1,915 +25% | $249,473 |
| 2014 | $1,532 | $249,473 |
| 2013 | $1,532 +5% | $249,473 |
| 2012 | $1,458 | $249,473 |
| 2011 | -- | $249,473 +21.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $206,048 |
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Neighborhood: 28445
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Surf City ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.1 mi
- 9/10Surf City MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 8/10Topsail High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Surf City
- Middle: Surf City
- High: Topsail
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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