Condominium at 1896 New River Inlet Road Unit 1205, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
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$459,500

1896 New River Inlet Road Unit 1205, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
Listed by Brenda L Bokano · Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,229 sqft
Year built
1984

About this home

Just bring your clothes and start enjoying the island lifestyle at Topsail Island. Located in the oceanfront Shipwatch Villas community in North Topsail Beach, Unit 1205 has been extensively renovated and thoughtfully updated over the past several years, offering truly turnkey coastal living. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, second home, or investment property, this beautifully maintained condo is ready to provide years of enjoyment with minimal maintenance and maximum relaxation. Residents enjoy direct beach access along with community amenities including a swimming pool, grilling area, and the stunning Atlantic Ocean just steps away. The HOA provides exceptional value by covering water, sewer, trash service, pest control, and master insurance, leaving owners responsible only for an HO-6 policy covering interior walls and personal contents. Recent improvements include new kitchen cabinets and countertops along with new flooring throughout the property. Beautifully updated as well are the bathrooms. The primary bath features a custom walk-in shower, updated lighting and mirror. The guest bath has been renovated with a tiled tub surround, glass doors, updated lighting, and a new vanity. Don't miss this opportunity to own a move-in-ready beach retreat. Schedule your private showing today and start enjoying everything Topsail Island has to offer while the prime beach season is just getting underway.

Highlights

WaterfrontPrivate pool

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100579980
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
Shipwatch Villas
Status
Active
Days on market
131
On market date
June 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Dixon Elementary
5.45 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
648
Student:teacher ratio
17.1:1
District
Onslow County Schools
Middle
Dixon Middle
4.56 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
934
Student:teacher ratio
18.0:1
District
Onslow County Schools
High
Dixon High
8.12 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,028
Student:teacher ratio
19.4:1
District
Onslow County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for North Topsail Beach's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

15
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.8 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$2,917/mo
$91,900 down
$367,600 loan
Principal & interest$2,384
Property tax (est.)$383
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.