For the past decade, someone has woken up in this unit to Atlantic sunrises, intracoastal sunsets. Brewed coffee in the open kitchen then strolled barefoot across the cherrywood floors for a quiet cup on the balcony and the sound of the ocean. Not a vacation. Not a rental. Home. And now, for the first time, it is available to whoever falls in love with it next.
This unit, 1204, has been a primary residence for its current owners for the past decade, and before that a cherished second home. The difference shows in every corner. No rental wear. No deferred maintenance. No inherited booking calendar or tenant expectations. Just a pristine, lovingly maintained oceanfront condo on Topsail Island ready for whoever comes next.
The refresh makes it even better. Rich cherrywood floors anchor the living spaces with the kind of warmth that newer luxury vinyl simply cannot replicate. New neutral carpet in both bedrooms. Fresh paint throughout. Most furnishings included. The work is done. The decisions have been made. You close and you arrive.
Two bedrooms. Two full baths. 1,229 square feet on the second floor with a private balcony that puts the Atlantic breeze within reach of wherever you happen to be standing. The floor plan is open and easy and works for every version of coastal life you might be imagining, a permanent address on the water, a lock-and-leave retreat, or a vacation rental investment launched from a condition that few can match.
Shipwatch Villas does the rest. An oceanfront community pool with sundeck. Direct private beach boardwalk access. Outdoor grilling areas. Elevator (two serve the complex) service to every floor. A pet-friendly community policy that does not make you choose between the beach and the dog. The building sits at the northern tip of Topsail Island, minutes from Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River, MARSOC, USCG training and Stone Bay. Seaview Pier and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue Center are nearby. Surf City waterfront dining is a short drive. Wilmington is less than an hour away.
Topsail Island is a 26-mile barrier island on the southeastern North Carolina coast, largely undeveloped and fiercely protected that way. North Topsail Beach carries a town motto of Nature's Tranquil Beauty and earns it. The Atlantic sunrises here are extraordinary. The pace is deliberate. The phones go quiet.
Shipwatch Villas is now VA approved. Qualified veterans, active duty service members, and military retirees may be eligible to purchase with little to no down payment and no PMI. Contact a VA-approved lender for current rates and terms specific to your situation.
Competitively priced, motivated seller, updated unit currently available at Shipwatch Villas. A decade of primary residence. Never rented. Cherrywood floors. Move-in ready. The one worth seeing first.
For sale
$357,000
1896 New River Inlet Road #1204, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
2beds
1,229sqft
Condominium
Built in 1984
-- sqft lot
$346,700 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$875/mo HOA
What's special
- 9 days
- 191
- 13
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
McKenzie L Johnson 910-554-0761,
eXp Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100601200
Originating MLS: Jacksonville Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom 2
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Blinds/Shades, Tile Counters
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,229
- Total interior livable area: 1,229 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot, Asphalt, On Site, Paved
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Open, Covered, Balcony
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Marsh, Ocean, Sound, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marsh,Ocean,Sound,Water
- Waterfront features: Deeded Beach Access, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Waterfront, Ocean Front
- Frontage type: Oceanfront
Lot
- Features: Deeded Beach Access, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Deeded Waterfront, Ocean Side
Details
- Parcel number: 779406.A
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Cedar, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other, Pilings
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Shipwatch Villas
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $10,500 annually
- HOA name: Shipwatch Villas HOA
- HOA phone: 910-409-6340
Location
- Region: North Topsail Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $340,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,689
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$346,700
$329,000 - $364,000
$1,761/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $357,000+75.9%$290/sqft |
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| 11/7/2017 | Sold | $203,000+20.5%$165/sqft |
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| 10/10/2014 | Sold | $168,500-42.9%$137/sqft |
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| 6/21/2008 | Listing removed | $295,000$240/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #414806 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2008 | Listed for sale | $295,000$240/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,689 | $340,000 |
| 2024 | $3,689 | $340,000 |
| 2023 | $3,689 | $340,000 |
| 2022 | $3,689 +83% | $340,000 +96.5% |
| 2021 | $2,015 +4.5% | $173,000 |
| 2020 | $1,929 | $173,000 |
| 2019 | $1,929 +6.3% | $173,000 |
| 2018 | $1,814 +9.6% | $173,000 +11.6% |
| 2017 | $1,656 | $155,000 |
| 2016 | $1,656 | $155,000 |
| 2015 | $1,656 -3.1% | $155,000 -3.1% |
| 2014 | $1,709 +11.2% | $160,000 |
| 2013 | $1,537 +17.1% | $160,000 |
| 2012 | $1,313 | $160,000 |
| 2011 | $1,313 -9.6% | $160,000 |
| 2010 | $1,452 -49.3% | $160,000 -57.2% |
| 2009 | $2,864 +15.3% | $373,806 |
| 2008 | $2,484 -20.6% | $373,806 |
| 2007 | $3,127 +3.7% | $373,806 |
| 2006 | $3,015 +166.3% | $373,806 +370.3% |
| 2005 | $1,132 | $79,476 |
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Neighborhood: 28460
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dixon
- Middle: Dixon
- High: Dixon
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







