Welcome to your coastal retreat at Shipwatch Villas—where panoramic ocean views and thoughtful upgrades create the perfect blend of comfort and style. This beautifully updated condo is one of the rare units featuring a privacy wall on the deck, offering a secluded perch to enjoy the sights and sounds of the sea.
Inside, a spacious and light-filled floor plan includes a large great room, a separate dining area, and two generously sized bedrooms. The remodeled kitchen boasts granite countertops and flows seamlessly into the main living space, which is enhanced by durable LVP flooring. Both bathrooms feature updated vanities, and a new washer/dryer combo adds everyday convenience.
Recent major improvements—completed within the last 5-6 years—include new windows and sliding doors, a new HVAC system, and an upgraded interior electrical panel. Sold fully furnished, including stylish new living room furniture, this home is move-in ready or rental-ready from day one.
Currently under professional management with Vacasa, this property already has reservations booked for 2026—offering immediate income potential and peace of mind. Shipwatch Villas also provides direct beach access and a sparkling community pool, making it an ideal getaway or investment opportunity.
Don't miss your chance to own a slice of oceanfront paradise.
For sale
Price cut: $4.5K (4/23)
$437,500
1896 New River Inlet Road #1309, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
2beds
1,229sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1984
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$356/sqft
$882/mo HOA
What's special
- 186 days |
- 180 |
- 13 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tenley E. Grazioli 910-382-1390,
Ocean Life Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100541443
Originating MLS: Topsail Island Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Topsail Island Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Living Room
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Closet
Features
- Solid Surface, Elevator, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,229
- Total interior livable area: 1,229 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot, None, On Site, Paved
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: DP50 Windows
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Ocean Front
- Frontage type: Oceanfront
Lot
- Features: Ocean Side
Details
- Parcel number: 779309.A
- Zoning: R-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Wood Siding, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other, Pilings
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Shipwatch Villas
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Waterfront Community, Beach Access, Pool, Flood Insurance, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Master Insure, Pest Control, Sewer, Taxes, Termite Bond, Trash, Water, Owner Pets Only
- HOA fee: $10,588 annually
- HOA name: Shipwatch HOA
- HOA phone: 910-409-6340
Location
- Region: North Topsail Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $356/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $340,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,689
- Date on market: 11/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 187 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,692/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $437,500-1%$356/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100541443 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $442,000+132.6%$360/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100541443 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2015 | Sold | $190,000-50%$155/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2005 | Sold | $380,000$309/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,689 | $340,000 |
| 2024 | $3,689 | $340,000 |
| 2023 | $3,689 | $340,000 |
| 2022 | $3,689 +83% | $340,000 +96.5% |
| 2021 | $2,015 +4.5% | $173,000 |
| 2020 | $1,929 | $173,000 |
| 2019 | $1,929 +6.3% | $173,000 |
| 2018 | $1,814 +9.6% | $173,000 +11.6% |
| 2017 | $1,656 | $155,000 |
| 2016 | $1,656 | $155,000 |
| 2015 | $1,656 -3.1% | $155,000 -3.1% |
| 2014 | $1,709 +11.2% | $160,000 |
| 2013 | $1,537 +17.1% | $160,000 |
| 2012 | $1,313 | $160,000 |
| 2011 | $1,313 -9.6% | $160,000 |
| 2010 | $1,452 -49.3% | $160,000 -57.2% |
| 2009 | $2,864 +15.3% | $373,806 |
| 2008 | $2,484 -4.2% | $373,806 |
| 2007 | $2,593 +4.5% | $373,806 |
| 2006 | $2,481 +146.9% | $373,806 +370.3% |
| 2005 | $1,005 | $79,476 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28460
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Coastal ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 7.4 mi
- 7/10Dixon MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 4/10Dixon HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Coastal
- 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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- Onslow County
- North Topsail Beach
- 28460
- 1896 New River Inlet Road Unit 1309
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