Welcome to The Knotty Cottage, your fully furnished, 2023‑renovated Surf City hideaway. Built in 1981 and battle‑tested by every storm, this 3 bed, 3 bath gem blends vintage flair with modern ease. Hardwood floors flow through an open living, dining and bartop‑seating area where you'll spend more time laughing with friends than hunting for a charger. There is an open living‑dining‑bartop layout and retro‑cool kitchen appliances you'll actually use if you do decide to cook while on vacation. Two en‑suite bedrooms spoil you with spa‑style rain showers and sleek vanities; the third full bath gleams with fresh tile and modern fixtures. Step outside to your own outdoor playground: hammock swings for lazy afternoons, a rain or shine bar with ice‑maker and mini‑fridge on tap, plus ample space for your cornhole tournament. Park once and stroll to the beach, pier, restaurants and shops. The owners self‑managed rentals pulled in $71,000 in 2024 on this AirBnB Award Winning home, and insurance (flood, wind & hail, homeowners) stays under $5,000/year—so this cottage pays its own way. Salt air's calling—answer before it's too late.
Sold for $700,000
$700,000
308 S Topsail Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
3beds
1,047sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$835,700 Zestimate®
$669/sqft
$2,412 Estimated rent
Home value
$835,700
$744,000 - $961,000
$2,412/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christina B Asbury 910-262-3948,
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Bought with:
Spencer Preston, 342878
Keller Williams Innovate-Hampstead
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100507368
Originating MLS: Jacksonville Board of Realtors
Originating MLS: Jacksonville Board of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Combination, Eat-in Kitchen
Heating
- Other, Electric
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Mini Refrigerator, See Remarks, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Ice Maker, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Closet
Features
- Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,047
- Total interior livable area: 1,047 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel, See Remarks, Off Street, On Site
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: ICW, See Remarks, Sound, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound,Water
- Waterfront features: Third Row
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Features: See Remarks, Interior Lot, Third Row
Details
- Additional structures: Covered Area, Shower, See Remarks, Storage
- Parcel number: 42347876350000
- Zoning: MU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other, Pilings
- Roof: Membrane,See Remarks
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Surf City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $669/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $221,805
- Annual tax amount: $1,950
- Date on market: 9/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 32 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,See Remarks
- Lease term: Short Term Lease
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $700,000-4%$669/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Contingent | $729,000$696/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $729,000-1.3%$696/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $738,837+71.8%$706/sqft |
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| 12/19/2022 | Sold | $430,000-14%$411/sqft |
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| 11/22/2022 | Pending sale | $499,900$477/sqft |
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| 8/31/2022 | Price change | $499,900-4.8%$477/sqft |
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| 7/13/2022 | Price change | $524,900-4.5%$501/sqft |
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| 5/19/2022 | Price change | $549,900-6.6%$525/sqft |
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| 3/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $589,000$563/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,950 | $870,735 +292.6% |
| 2024 | $1,950 +5.9% | $221,805 |
| 2023 | $1,841 +12.5% | $221,805 |
| 2022 | $1,636 | $221,805 |
| 2021 | $1,636 | $221,805 |
| 2020 | -- | $221,805 |
| 2019 | $1,636 | $221,805 +17.8% |
| 2018 | $1,636 +11.7% | $188,352 |
| 2017 | $1,464 +1.3% | $188,352 |
| 2016 | $1,446 | $188,352 |
| 2015 | $1,446 | $188,352 |
| 2014 | $1,446 | $188,352 |
| 2013 | $1,446 +31.3% | $188,352 |
| 2012 | $1,101 | $188,352 |
| 2011 | -- | $188,352 +78.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $105,293 |
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Neighborhood: 28445
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Surf City ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 3 mi
- 9/10Surf City MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 8/10Topsail High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.9 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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- Pender County
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- 308 S Topsail Drive
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