This unique 3/2 cottage at 503 S. Topsail is a true gem! With historical roots to Surf City and a phenomenal location, this little cottage has been a wonderful short term rental for the current owners. Originally built and used as the Police barracks for the Surf City police in the early 1940's -1960's this little gem has character, history, and a five star following due to its proximity to beach access and everything Surf City has to offer. Strong short term rental income for the last two years, this cute spot awaits a new investor owner or someone ready to call it home. This house is being offered fully furnished with a turn key short term rental business.
Sold for $624,000
$624,000
503 S Topsail Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
3beds
1,021sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
0.28 Acres Lot
$698,900 Zestimate®
$611/sqft
$2,678 Estimated rent
Home value
$698,900
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leo B Andrades 910-200-5772,
Cape Cottages Realty LLC
Bought with:
William B Sanders, 232310
William Sanders Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100440902
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Combination
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,021
- Total interior livable area: 1,021 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, None, Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: Salt Marsh, Sound Side, Third Row
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Salt Marsh, Sound Side, Third Row
Details
- Parcel number: 42347804170000
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Surf City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $611/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $333,929
- Annual tax amount: $2,772
- Date on market: 9/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 55 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/9/2024 | Sold | $624,000-1.7%$611/sqft |
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| 6/24/2024 | Contingent | $635,000$622/sqft |
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| 6/13/2024 | Price change | $635,000-3.1%$622/sqft |
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| 4/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $655,000+0.8%$642/sqft |
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| 1/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $649,999+85.7%$637/sqft |
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| 8/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/7/2023 | Price change | $3,500-7.9%$3/sqft |
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| 7/31/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,800+18.8%$4/sqft |
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| 1/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/11/2022 | Price change | $3,200-11.1%$3/sqft |
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| 9/14/2022 | Price change | $3,600-4%$4/sqft |
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| 9/9/2022 | Price change | $3,750-5.1%$4/sqft |
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| 8/30/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,950$4/sqft |
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| 8/18/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/21/2022 | Price change | $3,950-6%$4/sqft |
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| 7/18/2022 | Price change | $4,200-6.7%$4/sqft |
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| 6/20/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,500$4/sqft |
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| 10/12/2021 | Sold | $350,000-17.6%$343/sqft |
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| 8/11/2021 | Pending sale | $425,000$416/sqft |
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| 7/18/2021 | Price change | $425,000-5.1%$416/sqft |
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| 10/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $448,000$439/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,772 | $534,293 +60% |
| 2024 | $2,772 | $333,929 |
| 2023 | $2,772 +12.5% | $333,929 |
| 2022 | $2,463 | $333,929 |
| 2021 | $2,463 | $333,929 |
| 2020 | -- | $333,929 |
| 2019 | $2,463 | $333,929 +76.7% |
| 2018 | $2,463 +67.6% | $188,948 |
| 2017 | $1,469 +1.3% | $188,948 |
| 2016 | $1,450 | $188,948 |
| 2015 | $1,450 | $188,948 |
| 2014 | $1,450 | $188,948 |
| 2013 | $1,450 +31.3% | $188,948 |
| 2012 | $1,104 | $188,948 |
| 2011 | -- | $188,948 +176.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,286 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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: 7.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Surf City
- Middle: Surf City
- 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
- Surf City
- 28445
- 503 S Topsail Drive
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