Welcome to one of the best water views around! 37 Porpoise Place is an oceanfront beauty with incredible views from multiple decks and windows. The 8 bedrooms provide plenty of room for friends and family to enjoy a beach vacation, or makes for a fantastic rental opportunity. With a proven rental track record, and projected to gross $275,000 in 2026, this home has one of the better ROI on the island. New interior paint makes this home feel like it is not the rental machine that it actually is! High ceilings and lots of natural light coming from the many oceanfront windows gives you an expansive and serene living space. The expansive deck provides the perfect place to lay out and listen to the waves. An in-ground pool in the back completes the feeling of relaxation or enjoy the hot tub to unwind after a beach day. Come see for yourself what makes this a great investment, and also the perfect beach getaway.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (6/11)
$2,549,000
37 Porpoise Place, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
8beds
4,702sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2016
0.45 Acres Lot
$2,400,600 Zestimate®
$542/sqft
$25/mo HOA
What's special
- 115 days |
- 200 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Garrett A Williams 910-380-0764,
Intracoastal Realty Corporation,
Vance B Young 910-232-8850,
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100570829
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 8, Living Room, Den, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 6
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Other
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Den
- Level: Fourth
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Dining room
- Level: Fourth
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Family room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Fourth
- Dimensions: 19 x 17
Living room
- Level: Fourth
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Living room
- Level: Fourth
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Ice Maker, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
Features
- Kitchen Island, Elevator, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Hot Tub, Reverse Floor Plan, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,702
- Total interior livable area: 4,702 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Balcony
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Ocean Front
- Frontage type: Oceanfront
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 66' x 305' x 65' x 303'
- Features: Ocean Side
Details
- Parcel number: 778d107
- Zoning: Cur-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other, Pilings
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dolphin Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Waterfront Community, Maintenance Roads
- HOA fee: $300 annually
- HOA name: dolphin shores
- HOA phone: 919-349-4596
Location
- Region: North Topsail Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $542/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,543,178
- Annual tax amount: $16,743
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 116 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$2,400,600
Estimated sales range
$2.28M - $2.52M
Rent Zestimate®
$3,082/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $2,549,000-1.9%$542/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,599,000-6.3%$553/sqft |
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| 11/19/2024 | Listing removed | $2,775,000-1.8%$590/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,825,000+4.6%$601/sqft |
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| 6/13/2022 | Sold | $2,700,000-5.3%$574/sqft |
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| 4/28/2022 | Pending sale | $2,849,999$606/sqft |
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| 3/4/2022 | Price change | $2,849,999-1.7%$606/sqft |
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| 11/27/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,899,999+45%$617/sqft |
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| 1/22/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,999,999+110.7%$425/sqft |
Source: Treasure Realty Inc #100225358 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2017 | Sold | $949,000+341.4%$202/sqft |
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| 9/2/2016 | Sold | $215,000-25.9%$46/sqft |
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| 3/9/2009 | Sold | $290,000$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,743 | $1,543,178 |
| 2024 | $16,743 +0% | $1,543,178 |
| 2023 | $16,742 0% | $1,543,178 |
| 2022 | $16,743 +62.2% | $1,543,178 +74.1% |
| 2021 | $10,326 +4.5% | $886,330 |
| 2020 | $9,883 | $886,330 |
| 2019 | $9,883 +6.3% | $886,330 |
| 2018 | $9,293 +24.8% | $886,330 +27.1% |
| 2017 | $7,447 +153.5% | $697,110 +153.5% |
| 2016 | $2,938 | $275,000 |
| 2015 | $2,938 | $275,000 |
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Neighborhood: 28460
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Coastal ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 7.7 mi
- 7/10Dixon MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 5/10Dixon HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.4 mi
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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