$10,000 Price Improvement!
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.
For sale
Price cut: $10.1K (8/15)
$459,900
1896 New River Inlet Road #1402, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
2beds
1,229sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$453,200 Zestimate®
$374/sqft
$858/mo HOA
What's special
Sparkling poolDirect beach accessOceanfront penthouseBrand-new furnishingsSoaring vaulted ceilingsBrand-new luxury plank flooringSpacious suites
- 116 days
- on Zillow |
- 298 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 19 hours ago
Listed by:
McKenzie L Johnson 910-554-0761,
Keller Williams Innovate-Hampstead
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100505282

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Solid Surface, Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Walk-in Shower
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,229
- Total interior livable area: 1,229 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot, Asphalt, On Site
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 4th Floor or Higher Unit
- Patio & porch: Open, Covered, See Remarks
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: Deeded Water Access
Details
- Parcel number: 779402.A
- Zoning: R-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Shipwatch Villas
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Access, Beach Rights, Elevator(s), Maint - Comm Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Management, Pest Control
- HOA fee: $10,297 annually
- HOA name: Shipwatch Villas HOA
- HOA phone: 910-409-6340
Location
- Region: Sneads Ferry
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $374/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $340,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,689
- Date on market: 5/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
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