Shipwatch Villas Real Estate

Welcome to Shipwatch Villas, a picturesque subdivision nestled in the serene coastal charm of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina. This hidden gem in Onslow County offers an idyllic retreat for those seeking a blend of tranquility and beachside living.

Shipwatch Villas is more than just a collection of homes; it’s a vibrant community where the rhythmic sound of ocean waves serves as your daily soundtrack. The subdivision is renowned for its stunning views, with many villas boasting direct access to the sandy shores and breathtaking sunsets that paint the sky in vibrant hues. Whether you’re looking for a vacation home, a year-round residence, or an investment property, Shipwatch Villas caters to a variety of lifestyles.

The villas themselves are thoughtfully designed, featuring spacious layouts, modern amenities, and private outdoor spaces perfect for enjoying the gentle sea breeze. Many units include balconies or patios that provide the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening gatherings with family and friends.

Beyond the beautiful homes, residents of Shipwatch Villas enjoy a close-knit community atmosphere with convenient access to local shops, restaurants, and recreational activities. From beachcombing and fishing to kayaking and hiking, the options for outdoor adventure are limitless.

With its prime location along the stunning North Carolina coastline, Shipwatch Villas is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle. Embrace the beauty of coastal living and discover your dream home in this enchanting subdivision. Welcome to your new paradise!

Newest Listings in Shipwatch Villas

$430,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

This gorgeous 2-bedroom Shipwatch Villas condo offers stunning ocean views, a private balcony, and a direct beach access. Enjoy coastal living with spacious rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and resort-style amenities just steps from the sand. Two spacious bedrooms with comfortable sleeping arrangements and ample closet space. Open concept living and dining area filled with bright natural light. Enjoy a refreshing community swimming pool for relaxing dips. Convenient on-site parking. Quiet, beautifully landscaped grounds close to local shops and dining.. This unit has been carefully maintained and has not been used as a rental....it is a must see!

1896 New River Inlet Rd Unit 1306, North Topsail Beach

$524,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

Wonderful Views of the OCEAN and ICWW. Three bedrooms and Two full baths in this three story townhome with Sound/ICWW Access. The Flood insurance, Cable, Dock access, trash removal, grounds and exterior maintenance all included in your HOA. Perfect location and being used as a vacation rental with nice income.

1771 New River Inlet Rd Unit 4, North Topsail Beach

$459,500

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

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.

1896 New River Inlet Rd Unit Unit 1205, North Topsail Beach

$515,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

This two bedroom oceanfront townhome with ocean views as well as a view of the pool has been carefully updated and taken care of for your next beach chapter. 1928 New River Inlet Rd, unit 212 is a coastal escape situated in one of North Topsail Beach's most peaceful communities. If you've been craving the kind of beach property where mornings start with salty air, afternoons are spent poolside, and evenings end with ocean breezes from your balcony, this is it. Positioned just steps from the sand and only moments from the community pool, this furnished getaway offers the best kind of beach lifestyle: relaxed, low-maintenance, and wonderfully uncrowded. The community offers a more relaxed, low-density coastal atmosphere compared to many larger beach developments, while the beach itself provides a sense of calm and coastal solitude that's becoming harder to find. Inside, the current owner has thoughtfully transformed the home since 2023 with stylish upgrades and modern coastal touches throughout. Once inside, you will notice the fresh finishes, updated flooring, and attention to detail that elevate the entire space. Popcorn ceilings were removed, seams repaired and replastered, and the interior freshly repainted for a clean, modern look. Electrical outlets, switches, cover plates, door hardware, and hinges have all been replaced, giving the home a polished feel from top to bottom. The downstairs level features all new baseboards, quarter round, and updated door frames. In the secondary bedroom, carpet was removed and replaced with durable luxury vinyl plank flooring, along with the addition of new queen and bunk beds with updated mattresses creating a comfortable and functional setup for owners and guests alike. The spacious primary bedroom also received new LVT flooring, a new king bed and mattress, plus custom built-in shelving and drawers for added storage and convenience. The kitchen has been refreshed with painted cabinetry, updated hardware and hinges, a stylish backsplash, and even a built-in wine/beverage fridge tucked neatly under the cabinet. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated with painted vanities, wainscoting accents, and upgraded flooring upstairs, creating a fun coastal vibe that feels both inviting and current. Outdoor spaces are just as important at the beach, and this owner didn't skip a beat. All pickets on the four decks have been replaced (which will be painted soon) , and underneath the unit you'll find convenient beach storage hooks and shelving for chairs, toys, and gear making cleanup after a sandy beach day quick and easy. You are not just purchasing a place at the beach, you are purchasing a comfort and move in ready place that makes coming to the beach convenient, elegant, and stress free. The property is being offered furnished with only a few furniture and decor exclusions, making this a fantastic turnkey opportunity. Even better? The HOA remains affordable while covering an impressive list of amenities and services including beach access, community pool, maintenance of common areas, grounds and roads, master insurance, pest control, roof (ask agent for details), sewer, termite bond, trash, and water. The community also maintains a no tenant pets policy while allowing owner pets only, helping preserve the atmosphere residents appreciate. Whether you're searching for a coastal getaway, investment opportunity, or full-time beach residence, Unit 212 delivers the laid-back North Topsail lifestyle so many buyers are searching for with thoughtful updates, easy beach access, and the kind of peaceful setting that keeps people coming back year after year.

1928 New River Inlet Rd Unit 212, North Topsail Beach

$569,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

Did you know this home can bring in 90K+ a year in rental income?!?! This oceanfront retreat has 3 full bedrooms, 2.5 baths, decks on all levels, breathtaking views of the ocean, updates throughout, fully furnished, parking right under it, great rental income, and meticulously maintained!!! As you come inside the main floor you will find a bunk room, beautiful finishes, laundry, full bath, storage, guest suite with private deck, and stairs heading to the primary living area. The living area is the perfect extension of the ocean views with a large deck, spacious living room, dining area, the perfect natural sunlight, and flows back to the stunning kitchen accompanied by granite countertops/stainless appliances/vaulted ceilings/mosaic backsplash/pantry. There's also a half bath on this level. Head to the master suite on the top level that is set aside for privacy, with a full master bath and closet accented by the private deck of its own!! The property is wonderful being right on the ocean, next to the beach access, and it's just a few steps from the community pool, park, fishing, and all that you could imagine for an island home!!!

1928 New River Inlet Rd Unit 221, North Topsail Beach

$500,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Welcome to 215 Shipwatch, a home that is much more than just a place to stay at the beach, but a restful haven. Experience coastal living at its finest in this beautifully updated ocean-view condo. Perfectly positioned just moments from the beach, this move-in ready gem offers the ideal blend of rest and relaxation. The investment opportunities are icing on the cake! Step inside to discover a fresh, modern interior featuring new countertops, stylish updates, and a bright, open layout designed to maximize comfort and natural light. Enjoy stunning water views from your living space, creating the perfect backdrop for morning coffee or evening unwinding. Travel to the North End access and watch the sunrise and/or quiet walks along the shore. Life here is peaceful. Whether you're searching for a personal getaway or a high-performing investment, this property delivers! Boasting true rental rockstar potential. Guests and owners alike will love the unbeatable proximity to the sand, local attractions, and coastal charm. The private beach access, community pool, covered parking and a storage shed cover all of your beach activity needs! Don't miss this opportunity to own a turnkey beach retreat with incredible views and income-producing power!

1928 New River Inlet Rd Unit 215, North Topsail Beach

$539,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

Welcome to 1928 New River Inlet Rd Unit 224 North Topsail Beach. This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Townhome is waiting for a new owner. There are 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the first level with one oceanfront balcony. The main living area offers a full dining and living room area with a half bath and a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinet space. This level also offers two balconies. The third level offers a master suite with fantastic ocean views from the balcony. This townhome has a private beach access and a community pool. There's also covered parking and a storage shed for all your beach toys. The HOA dues include wind and hail insurance. So if you're looking for an Oceanfront retreat or investment opportunity with great rental potential, this one's for you!

1928 New River Inlet Rd Unit 224, North Topsail Beach

$365,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Welcome to Shipwatch Villas in North Topsail Beach--an easy, low-maintenance spot just steps from the ocean. This 2BR/2BA condo offers more privacy than most, sitting at the dead end of the walkway with less foot traffic and a more protected setting. It's never been used as a rental--only a second home. Inside, you'll find no carpet, updated kitchen, & newer appliances. The primary bedroom opens directly to the deck through a slider, making it easy to step out and catch the breeze without going through the main living space. Big-ticket items are already handled: heat pump replaced in 2019 (10-year Goodman warranty), water heater 2018, plus all windows and both sliders replaced in 2019. That's a major expense you won't have to think about. It's being sold fully furnished, so you can start using it day one--whether that's weekends at the beach or putting it into a rental program if you choose. Shipwatch offers a pool, beach access, elevator, and ramp for easy entry. HOA dues cover water, sewer, pest control, master insurance and flood policy, plus common area maintenance. If you've been looking for a move-in ready place without the wear and tear of a rental--and with a little more privacy than most--this one's worth a look. Schedule your showing and come see it for yourself.

1896 New River Inlet Rd Unit Unit 1119, North Topsail Beach

$429,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Oceanfront, fully furnished, and income-ready - this Shipwatch Villas condo is positioned to deliver from day one. Wake up to uninterrupted Atlantic views and the sound of rolling waves in this beautifully positioned oceanfront 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom condo designed for effortless coastal living. The open-concept layout is framed by expansive windows that draw in coastal light throughout the day, creating a bright and calming living space that flows seamlessly leading to a private balcony where ocean views take center stage. From sunrise coffee to evening unwind sessions, the outdoor space becomes an extension of the home - offering a front-row seat to the shoreline just beyond the dunes. The kitchen features butcher block countertops (sealed April 2026), along with a full appliance package including a range replaced in 2025. Positioned as a first-floor unit, convenience meets functionality without sacrificing the oceanfront setting. What sets this unit apart is the level of care and key system improvements already in place. Recent updates include a water heater (2023), HVAC system (2025), and a Category 5-rated sliding glass door installed in March 2025 - an important feature for coastal durability and long-term confidence. Enjoy low-maintenance coastal living with HOA amenities and services that cover nearly everything - including beach access, a community pool, picnic area, water, sewer, trash service, master and flood insurance, roof maintenance and elevators, plus beautifully maintained grounds and common areas. Located between the quiet shoreline of North Topsail Beach and the energy of Surf City, with Wilmington within easy reach, this property offers access to dining, boating, shopping, and year-round coastal living.

1896 New River Inlet Rd Unit 1101, North Topsail Beach

$399,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

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.

1896 New River Inlt Unit 1413, North Topsail Beach

$429,300

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

What is it like to own an oceanfront penthouse condo on Topsail Island, North Carolina? This is the answer. Topsail Island is a 26-mile barrier island along the southeastern North Carolina coast, named in the days of piracy when buccaneers would hide their ships behind the dunes and merchant vessels could see only the tops of their sails. That history of hiding something extraordinary behind an unassuming exterior has never felt more appropriate than it does at Unit 1412 in Shipwatch Villas, a fully renovated top-floor penthouse with skylights, volume ceilings, dual water views, and two private balconies at one of the most recognized addresses on the island. North Topsail Beach carries a town motto of Nature's Tranquil Beauty, and it earns it. Located on the northernmost 11 miles of Topsail Island, the town is known for being laid back and peaceful, with breathtaking Atlantic sunrises, spectacular Intracoastal sunsets, and maritime forests that feel genuinely untouched. North Topsail Beach consistently attracts buyers who want to maximize their coastal experience without paying the higher premiums seen in more commercialized destinations. Unit 1412 is the penthouse that earns that description in full. Skylights exclusive to this floor pour natural light into every room from above. Volume ceilings amplify that light in a way no lower unit can replicate. The primary suite faces east for Atlantic sunrise views every morning. The guest suite faces west toward the Intracoastal Waterway for sunset views every evening. Two private balconies connect you to both. A complete renovation delivers brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring, updated bathrooms with solid surface countertops, a refreshed kitchen with stainless appliances, and fresh paint throughout. Every room is ready. Nothing is waiting for you. From this address you are steps from direct private beach boardwalk access, an oceanfront community pool with sundeck, and tennis courts, and minutes from the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue Center and Seaview Fishing Pier, one of the longest piers on the North Carolina coast. Surf City waterfront dining and Wilmington's historic downtown are both within easy reach. Shipwatch Villas is now VA approved. Qualified veterans, active duty service members, and military retirees can purchase using VA financing with little to no down payment and no private mortgage insurance required. Contact a VA-approved lender for current rates and terms. Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River, MARSOC, and Stone Bay are all within comfortable reach. This unit has never been in a rental program, zero rental wear, zero deferred maintenance, and a completely clean slate for whoever comes next. Whether you are looking for a short-term vacation rental investment, a long-term rental income property, a primary coastal residence, or a lock-and-leave second home, this penthouse delivers on every front. Topsail Island short-term rental revenue has grown 17 to 26 percent year over year and comparable oceanfront units generate strong seasonal income. Never rented means you design the program, keep the first season, and build the reputation from a pristine starting point. The number of miles of Topsail Island coastline does not increase. The number of penthouse units with skylights at Shipwatch Villas does not increase. Demand from relocation buyers, military families, retirees, and investors continues to grow. That is the investment case. Top floor. Skylights. Renovated. Two elevators service the complex. Pool. VA approved. Topsail Island.

1896 New River Inlt Unit 1412, North Topsail Beach

$385,323

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Two views. One sunrise. Endless possibility. Unit 1105 at Shipwatch Villas is a true oceanfront condo offering a spacious, open floor plan designed for family entertainment at its finest. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath lower-level unit delivers what most Topsail buyers spend years searching for ~ Atlantic sunrise views from the primary suite, Intracoastal sunset views from the guest room, and a covered oceanfront balcony accessible directly from both the living room and primary bedroom. The layout flows from a fully equipped kitchen, recently renovated in coastal neutrals, through a dining area into a generous ocean-view living room with direct balcony access, plus a private in-unit laundry area ~ a detail that separates serious beach homes from weekend rentals. Held as a mostly private family retreat and sleeping six comfortably, this unit carries none of the wear of a heavy rental cycle ~ yet every box on an investor's checklist is already checked. Community amenities include an oceanfront pool, private beach boardwalk access, multiple grilling and picnic areas, outdoor shower and rinse station, on-site property management, two elevator and ramp access, and a pet-friendly policy. The Seaview Fishing Pier is just 2 miles away, Surf City Beach and North Shore Golf Course are within 6 miles, and Camp Lejeune is just 23 miles away ~ making this equally compelling for military buyers, permanent residents, and investors targeting the vacation rental market. No rental restrictions. Proven demand. Irreplaceable views. Contents convey, rental projections upon request. Vacant most of the season and easy to tour. Make your appointment today.

1896 New River Inlet Rd Unit 1105, North Topsail Beach

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