Welcome to The Knotty Cottage, your fully furnished, 2023‑renovated Surf City hideaway. Built in 1981 and battle‑tested by every storm, this 3 bed, 3 bath gem blends vintage flair with modern ease. Hardwood floors flow through an open living, dining and bartop‑seating area where you'll spend more time laughing with friends than hunting for a charger. There is an open living‑dining‑bartop layout and retro‑cool kitchen appliances you'll actually use if you do decide to cook while on vacation. Two en‑suite bedrooms spoil you with spa‑style rain showers and sleek vanities; the third full bath gleams with fresh tile and modern fixtures. Step outside to your own outdoor playground: hammock swings for lazy afternoons, a rain or shine bar with ice‑maker and mini‑fridge on tap, plus ample space for your cornhole tournament. Park once and stroll to the beach, pier, restaurants and shops. The owners self‑managed rentals pulled in $71,000 in 2024 on this AirBnB Award Winning home, and insurance (flood, wind & hail, homeowners) stays under $5,000/year—so this cottage pays its own way. Salt air's calling—answer before it's too late.
Sold for $700,000 on 07/11/25
$700,000
308 S Topsail Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
3beds
1,047sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$706,100 Zestimate®
$669/sqft
$2,318 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 12, 2025 at 12:57pm
Listed by:
Christina B Asbury 910-262-3948,
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Bought with:
Spencer Preston, 342878
Keller Williams Innovate-Hampstead
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100507368

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Ice Maker, Dryer
Features
- Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,047
- Total interior livable area: 1,047 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel, See Remarks, Off Street, On Site
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks, Sound View, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound View,Water
- Waterfront features: Third Row
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Features: See Remarks, Interior Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Covered Area, Shower, See Remarks, Storage
- Parcel number: 42347876350000
- Zoning: MU
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Membrane,See Remarks
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Surf City
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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