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1896 New River Inlet Inlt #1413

North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
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Bed 2

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Bath 2

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SqFt1,229

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Unit 1413 at Shipwatch Villas is not just a penthouse, it is the penthouse. The original. Owned since 1984 by the very first resident to call this building home, a founding member of the HOA who helped shape the community that surrounds it, and now, for the first time in four decades, available to someone new at a price that reflects genuine motivation. SELLER is motivated. Step inside and feel it immediately. Soaring vaulted ceilings and transom windows flood the top floor with the quality of coastal light that only this level can access. A bird's eye view of the Atlantic Ocean and the complex oceanside pool stretches before you from the highest residential position in the building. Rattan furnishings, sailing ships, coastal art, and the kind of carefully curated vintage beach aestheti c that designers spend years trying to recreate and never quite do, fill every room with a warmth and character that zero other units in this building can claim. This home was loved. It shows in every corner. Two spacious bedrooms. Two full baths. An open living and dining space anchored by those signature penthouse ceilings that stretch toward the sky. A private oceanfront balcony with direct access from both the living room and the primary bedroom means the sound of the Atlantic is never more than a few steps away from wherever you are. And because this was always a cherished personal retreat, never once offered as a rental in forty years of ownership, it arrives in pristine, meticulously maintained condition that will stop buyers mid-tour. Topsail Island is a 26-mile barrier island along the southeastern North Carolina coast, largely undeveloped and consistently ranked among the most sought-after coastal destinations on the East Coast. North Topsail Beach delivers breathtaking Atlantic sunrises, Intracoastal sunsets, and the kind of pace that makes people stop checking their phones. From this address, Ocean's Edge Restaurant and Aarr Pirate Bar at the St. Regis Resort are a short walk up New River Inlet Road, panoramic oceanfront dining and sunset cocktails without moving your car. The community delivers the rest: an oceanfront pool with the best view in the building directly below this unit, direct private beach boardwalk access, outdoor grilling areas, rinse-off shower station, pet-friendly policy, and elevator service to every floor. Shipwatch Villas is now VA approved. Qualified veterans, active duty service members, and military retirees may be eligible to purchase with little to no down payment and no PMI. Contact a VA-approved lender for current rates and terms. Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River, MARSOC, and Stone Bay are all within comfortable reach. There are newer penthouses at Shipwatch Villas. There are renovated penthouses. But there is only one original, only one unit that has watched this community grow from its very first day, cared for by the hands that helped build it. Whether this becomes a primary coastal residence, a short-term vacation rental investment, or a long-term income property, this unit arrives with zero rental wear, zero deferred maintenance, and a completely clean slate. Topsail Island vacation rental revenue grew 17 to 26 percent year over year. The pristine condition, the top-floor position, the pool and ocean views, and the vintage character are exactly what discerning renters seek and return for. Unit 1413 is not a flip. It is not a project. It is forty years of coastal living distilled into one extraordinary top-floor address, offered now, with great care, to whoever falls in love with it next. Two elevators and multiple stairs for access, pet friendly.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $398,900

AD Id : 76921666

MLS Id : 100565834

Beds : 2

Living Area Size : 1,229

Year Built : 1984

County : Onslow

Subdivision: Westwood

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 4 Basement: None
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Vinyl
  • Roofing Information

    Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Ceiling Fan(s) Roof: Shingle Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Electric Water Heater Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Hall, Laundry Closet Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Heat Pump, Electric Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump Water front: 1

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1984 Building Area Total: 1229 Construction Materials: Cedar, Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered Pool Features: In Ground Private Pool: No Water front Features: Beach Access, Waterfront Access View: Ocean, Water Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Outdoor Grill, Balcony

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: Open Lot, Level, Landscaped

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Shipwatch Villas Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Condominium Levels: One Property Age: 42

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $398900 Original Price: $434966 Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 039273 Tax Year: 2025

  • Parking Information

    Shared Driveway, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Lighted, On Site, Paved
    Homeowners Association Information
    Has Association: Yes HOA: $10,020.00 Association Amenities: Beach Access, Beach Rights, Elevator(s), Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure Community Features: Pool

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Coastal
    Junior High School: Dixon
    Senior High School: Dixon
  • Utility Information

    Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Location Information

    Direction: From police station/town hall take New River Inlet Road along the coast to Shipwatch villas on the ocean. This unit is in the left tower, top floor when facing the ocean. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/15/2026 @ 08:39

MLS: 100565834 LISTED BY: McKenzie Johnson, eXp Realty SOURCE: Hive MLS (North Carolina Regional)

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