1896 New River Inlet Rd, Unit 1413

North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$414,900
Price
2
Beds
1,229 Sq. Ft.
$338 / Sq. Ft.
1,229
Sq. Ft.
$338
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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. 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. Bird's eye view of the...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. 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. Bird's eye view of the Atlantic Ocean AND the complex oceanside pool. Rattan furnishings, sailing ships, coastal art, and the kind of carefully curated vintage beach aesthetic 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. Private oceanfront balcony with direct access from both the living room and the primary bedroom, 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. When the evening calls for dinner out, 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, direct private beach boardwalk access, outdoor grilling areas, rinse-off shower station, pet-friendly policy, and elevator service to every floor. 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. 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. Professional photos in the coming days.
  1. Listed by McKenzie L Johnson • Brokerage DRE #C40042 • eXp Realty
    P: (910)-554-0761 mckenziesellshomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 1896 New River Inlet Road, Unit 1413

Subdivision Name
Shipwatch Villas
View
ICW, Marsh, Ocean, Water
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Deeded Beach Access, Deeded Water Rights, Deeded Waterfront
Zoning
R
LISTING UPDATED: 06/09/2026 04:42 PM

Property Details for 1896 New River Inlet Road, Unit 1413

StatusActive
MLS #100565834
Days on Market63
Pet Policy-
Taxes-
HOA Fees$10,020 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential / Condominium
Year Built1984
CountyOnslow County
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Building Information for 1896 New River Inlet Road, Unit 1413

Building/Complex1896 New River Inlet RdFloor4Stories4Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1984

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$3,209 per month

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Principal and Interest

$2,067

Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

$835

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Property Information for 1896 New River Inlet Road, Unit 1413

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Island
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: Yes
  • Directions: 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.
  • Latitude: 35
  • Longitude: -77
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, City Street, State Road, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA And Neighborhood Amenities Club Membership: None Selected
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None known
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Shipwatch Villas HOA
  • Association Phone: 910409634
  • Association Fee: $10,020.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 039273
  • Tax Book Number: U1
  • Tax Legal Description: L1413 P2 Shipwatch Villas
  • Tax Map Number: 23B
  • Tax Assessed Value: $340,000
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Coastal
  • High School: Dixon
  • High School District: Onslow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dixon
Parking
  • Detached Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Total: 0.0
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Lighted, On Site, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Range: 1200 - 1399
  • Building Area Total: 1229.0
  • Frontage Type: Oceanfront
  • Lot Features: Deeded Beach Access, Deeded Water Rights, Deeded Waterfront, Ocean Side
  • Living Area: 1229.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: Steel Frame, Stick Built
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 706
  • Deed Page: 271.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Cedar
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Steel Frame
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Other, Pilings
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Balcony
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories Total: 4
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Blinds/Shades
  • Levels: One
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Living Room, Dining Area
  • Rooms Total: 4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Operating Expense: $.00
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 1896 New River Inlet Road, Unit 1413

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2026

Price Change

NCRMLS #100565834

$414,900—
May 12, 2026

Price Change

NCRMLS #100565834

$424,966—
Apr 25, 2026

Price Change

NCRMLS #100565834

$429,966—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2026

Price Change

NCRMLS #100565834

$414,900
05/12/2026

Price Change

NCRMLS #100565834

$424,966
04/25/2026

Price Change

NCRMLS #100565834

$429,966

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1896 New River Inlet Road, Unit 1413

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$340,000Total-
Tax Record2025$3,689 ($307 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,229 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,229 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1984Year Renovated1995ZoningR-5CountyONSLOWAPN039273

Schools near 1896 New River Inlet Road, Unit 1413

This home is within Onslow County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Coastal Elementary
Public - K to 5
Dixon Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Dixon High
Public - 9 to 12
Hunters Creek Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Coastal Elementary
PublicK to 5

Dixon Middle
Public6 to 8

Dixon High
Public9 to 12

Hunters Creek Middle
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1896 New River Inlet Road, Unit 1413, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

1896 New River Inlet Road, Unit 1413 is a condo for sale in North Topsail Beach, NC 28460. This property was listed for sale on April 9, 2026 by eXp Realty, it's currently listed at $414,900. This listing's school district is Onslow County School District. Nearby schools include Coastal Elementary, Dixon Middle and Dixon High. 1896 New River Inlet Road, Unit 1413 is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,229 sqft condo built in 1984.

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