This charming S. Topsail Island beach cottage was built in 1965 and has been lovingly owned by the current owner since 1994. Located in popular S. Topsail Island the home is a 2 minute walk from a public beach and sound access.
The home features a large new deck in the back, nice front porch with sound views, outdoor shower and 2 under house garages which are perfect for ping pong tables and garage parties.
Topsail Island offers a variety of activities from relaxing on the beach, exploring local attractions, enjoying watersports and dining in local restaurants.
This home is perfect for a weekend getaway and a vacation rental. Rental history available upon request.
Pending
Price cut: $29K (5/4)
$630,000
203 Empie Avenue, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
2beds
894sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$586,800 Zestimate®
$705/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 312 days |
- 110 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Harper C Fraser 910-524-1859,
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100519598
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 x 10
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Kitchen
- Description: with breakfast nook
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
Features
- Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 894
- Total interior livable area: 894 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
- Waterfront features: Water Access Comm
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 140 x 74 x 141
- Features: Water Access Comm
Details
- Parcel number: 42125920280000
- Zoning: R-4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other, Pilings
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Topsail Inlet Terrace
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Holly Ridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $705/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $266,671
- Annual tax amount: $3,280
- Date on market: 5/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 312 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$586,800
$557,000 - $616,000
$1,940/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Pending sale | $630,000$705/sqft |
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| 5/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $630,000$705/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $630,000$705/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $630,000-4.4%$705/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $659,000$737/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,213 | $592,606 +122.2% |
| 2024 | $2,213 | $266,671 |
| 2023 | $2,213 +12.5% | $266,671 |
| 2022 | $1,967 +0.5% | $266,671 +0.5% |
| 2021 | $1,957 | $265,298 |
| 2020 | -- | $265,298 -29.5% |
| 2019 | $2,775 | $376,237 +72.7% |
| 2018 | $2,775 +63.8% | $217,895 |
| 2017 | $1,694 +1.3% | $217,895 |
| 2016 | $1,672 | $217,895 |
| 2015 | $1,672 | $217,895 |
| 2014 | $1,672 | $217,895 |
| 2013 | $1,672 +31.3% | $217,895 |
| 2012 | $1,274 | $217,895 |
| 2011 | -- | $217,895 +61.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $134,565 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28445
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Surf City ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.9 mi
- 9/10Surf City MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 8/10Topsail High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Topsail
- Middle: Topsail
- 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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- North Carolina
- Pender County
- Topsail Beach
- 28445
- 203 Empie Avenue
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