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1896 New River Inlet Road 1402, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
$439,900
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,229
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$439,900
List Date:
5/04/2025
Last Modified:
12/01/2025
Description
$10,000 Use as you CHOOSE!
Penthouse perfection awaits in Shipwatch Villas on Topsail Island—where every sunrise meets the ocean and every sunset melts into the Intracoastal.
This rare oceanfront penthouse is being offered by the original owners and has been lovingly maintained and beautifully updated over the years. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with soaring vaulted ceilings, streams of natural light, and sweeping views that only the top floor can provide.
Highlights you'll love:
Wake up to sparkling ocean sunrises right from your primary suite & private balcony
Vaulted ceilings + transom windows for that airy coastal vibe
Fresh neutral paint, brand-new luxury plank flooring & updated bathrooms
Updated kitchen with solid-surface countertops, stainless appliances & ceramic tile floors
Two spacious suites: oceanfront primary + marsh-view guest suite for stunning sunsets
Brand-new furnishings (including a sleeper sofa for guests!)
Tucked away on the quiet end of the building, away from pool & elevator noise
Whether you're seeking a dreamy vacation escape, a lock-and-leave investment, or a full-time coastal residence, this penthouse offers it all—with the bonus of community amenities like a sparkling pool and direct beach access.
Unoccupied & easy to show—your beach lifestyle could start today.
For information about our preferred lender, and the incentives you may qualify for, please as your agent to review the agent comments for additional details.
More Information MLS# 100505282
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 0
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Condominium
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 357.93
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2025-05-03
Listing Price: 439900
Current Price: $439,900
Location Information
Unit #: 1402
City Limits: No
Marketing City: North Topsail Beach
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 1896
Street Name: New River Inlet
Street Suffix: Road
County: Onslow
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28460
Subdivision: Shipwatch Villas
Geo Lat: 34.519541
Geo Lon: -77.361612
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: No
Directions to Property: From Sneads Ferry, head down highway 210 towards North Topsail. Turn left on New River Inlet Road. The destination will be on your right. Parking to the right of the two towers may be most convenient. Use stairs to enter right side of complex and proceed to elevator on right to the top floor and proceed right at the top to unit 1402 which is second to the last on the far right.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Island
Horses Y/N: No
Property Interior Info
SqFt - Below Grade: 0
SqFt - Heated Separate: 0
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1229
# Rooms: 4
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Half: 0
# Baths - Total: 2
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories: 1
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1229
# Bedrooms: 2
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 340000
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 3689
Deed Book: 1788
Deed Page: 641
Legal: 1896 New River Inlet Rd
N Topsail Beach, NC 28460-8285
Broker Owner: No
PID: 429814347908402
Tax Identifier: 779-402.A
Plat Book: U1
Plat Page: 23B
Special Assessments: Yes
Tax Year: 2023
Zoning: R-5
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
School District: Onslow
Elementary School: Coastal
Middle School: Dixon
High School: Dixon
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Asphalt: 1
On Site: 1
Parking Lot: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Beach Access: 1
Beach Rights: 1
Elevator(s): 1
Maint - Comm Areas: 1
Maint - Grounds: 1
Maintenance Structure: 1
Management: 1
Pest Control: 1
Roof Maintenance: 1
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 10296.82
Association Name: Shipwatch Villas HOA
Association Phone: 9104096340
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Lot Water Features
Deeded Water Access: 1
Ocean Side: 1
Exterior Finish
Wood Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
VA Loan: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Pilings: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Balcony: 1
Covered: 1
Open: 1
See Remarks: 1
Roof
Architectural Shingle: 1
Stories/Levels
One: 1
4th Floor or Higher Unit: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Maintained: 1
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Heated SqFt
1200 - 1399: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Utilities
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Interior Features
Blinds/Shades: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Elevator: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Solid Surface: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Security Features
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Dining Room Type
Combination: 1
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1985
Property Features
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
Fencing: None
Foundation: Pilings
Parking Features: Asphalt; On Site; Parking Lot
Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Open; See Remarks
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Lot Water Features: Deeded Water Access; Ocean Side
Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump
Heating: Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Elevator; High Ceilings; Solid Surface; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower
Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System; Smoke Detector(s)
Heated SqFt: 1200 - 1399
Dining Room Type: Combination
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Beach Access; Beach Rights; Elevator(s); Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Grounds; Maintenance Structure; Management; Pest Control
Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan
Listing Office:
Keller Williams Innovate-Hampstead
IDX
Last Updated: December - 01 - 2025
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