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
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Last Updated: December - 01 - 2025
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