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  • $357,000

    1896 New River Inlet Road #1204, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

    2beds
    1,229sqft
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    $3,116/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1984
    -- sqft lot
    $346,700 Zestimate®
    $290/sqft
    $875/mo HOA

    What's special

    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.
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    Listed by:

    McKenzie L Johnson 910-554-0761,

    eXp Realty

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100601200MLS LogoOriginating 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

        DateEventPrice
        9/3/2026Listed for sale$357,000+75.9%$290/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100601200 Report a problem
        11/7/2017Sold$203,000+20.5%$165/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/10/2014Sold$168,500-42.9%$137/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/21/2008Listing removed$295,000$240/sqft
        Source: Prudential Real Estate #414806 Report a problem
        5/29/2008Listed for sale$295,000$240/sqft
        Source: Prudential Real Estate #414806 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28460

        Getting around

        8 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        28 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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.

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