819 S Topsail Drive, Surf City, NC 28445

$780,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,315 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 58,327 Status: Active

Current Price: $780,000 List Date: 1/26/2026 Last Modified: 3/30/2026

Overview

Description

Imagine a coastal retreat with front-row views of the Intracoastal Waterway and unforgettable sunsets. Set on an expansive 1.34-acre soundfront lot, enjoy a daily spectacle of passing boats and the iconic Surf City bridge illuminating the horizon. Inside, the spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a custom wood floor that opens to the main living area, where vaulted ceilings and large windows frame the water beyond. Step outside to enjoy your morning coffee or evening breeze on the screened porch while watching life unfold on the ICW. The main living level includes a bedroom and full bath. Upstairs, an octagonal window offers a charming peek at the bridge, leading to the primary bedroom, an additional bedroom, and another full bath. The ground level adds flexible space with a studio-style area featuring a third bathroom (unpermitted), kitchenette, sleeping area, ample storage, and a mini garage perfect for a golf cart or beach gear. Outdoors, the property is landscape ... (Read more) Imagine a coastal retreat with front-row views of the Intracoastal Waterway and unforgettable sunsets. Set on an expansive 1.34-acre soundfront lot, enjoy a daily spectacle of passing boats and the iconic Surf City bridge illuminating the horizon. Inside, the spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a custom wood floor that opens to the main living area, where vaulted ceilings and large windows frame the water beyond. Step outside to enjoy your morning coffee or evening breeze on the screened porch while watching life unfold on the ICW. The main living level includes a bedroom and full bath. Upstairs, an octagonal window offers a charming peek at the bridge, leading to the primary bedroom, an additional bedroom, and another full bath. The ground level adds flexible space with a studio-style area featuring a third bathroom (unpermitted), kitchenette, sleeping area, ample storage, and a mini garage perfect for a golf cart or beach gear. Outdoors, the property is landscaped with hearty coastal flora and generous decking ideal for entertaining. Nature lovers will appreciate the birdlife and the potential to build a dock to a navigable channel (subject to permits). With no HOA restrictions, this property offers excellent short-term rental potential and presents a unique opportunity for savvy investors or home buyers to make their island dreams a reality. Beach access is easy via a 3' pedestrian easement to South Shore Drive, with public beach access just two blocks away at the 600 block of South Shore Dr and Charlotte Ave. 819 S Topsail Dr is perfectly positioned in the heart of town, just moments from shopping, dining, Soundside Park, the Surf City fishing pier, ice cream parlors, surf shops, coffee houses, fish markets, and boutiques. Located only 300 feet from Kenneth Batts Family Park with a playground, basketball court and pier, this home delivers the best of waterfront living in Surf City. Seller is offering a one-year home warranty with acceptable offer. Existing flood insurance policy may be assumable by the new owner. Coverage limits and replacement value should be independently verified with the insurance provider. Potential for a dock, subject to permitting and regulatory approvals.

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Listing Details MLS# 100551254

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-01-26
Listing Price: 780000
List Price/SqFt: 593.16
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 819
Pre Direction: S
Street Name: Topsail
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Pender
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28445
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Surf City
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Take NC-50 S towards Topsail Island. Take the first right exit in the roundabout onto S Topsail Dr. Home is on the right in about .6-mile.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 1.34
Lot SqFt: 58327
Lot Dimensions: 66X110
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1315
SqFt - Below Grade: 821
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1315
# Rooms: 5
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Total: 3
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 2
Fireplace Y/N: No
# Baths - Half: 0

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1990

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Jones-Onslow EMC
Internet Service Provider(s): Spectrum
Sewer Provider: Surf City
Trash Provider: Surf City
Water Provider: Surf City

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 397225
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 4925.58
Deed Book: 4246
Deed Page: 268
Legal: LT 8 PB 5/4 YOW POISSON MOORE W/S TOPSAIL DRIVE
Broker Owner: No
PID: 42345726410000
Tax Identifier: 4234-57-2641-0000
Plat Book: 5
Plat Page: 4
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2023
Zoning: R-10
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Elementary School: Surf City
Middle School: Surf City
High School: Topsail

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0.5
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0.5
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Golf Cart Parking: Yes
Golf Cart Garage: Yes
On Site: Yes

Basement

None: Yes

Frontage Type

ICW Front: Yes

View Type

ICW View: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Lot Water Features

Salt Marsh: Yes
Sound Side: Yes

Exterior Features

Outdoor Shower: Yes

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Foundation

Pilings: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
LVT/LVP: Yes
Wood: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Porch: Yes

Roof

Architectural Shingle: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: Yes
Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heated SqFt

1200 - 1399: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Closet: Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: ICW Front View Type: ICW View Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Pilings Parking Features: Golf Cart Garage; Golf Cart Parking; On Site Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Water Features: Salt Marsh; Sound Side Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: Carpet; LVT/LVP; Wood Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Closet Heated SqFt: 1200 - 1399 Dining Room Type: Combination Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Living Room	12.58	14.58	First
Kitchen	15.00	9.00	First
Dining Room	9.08	14.58	First
Bedroom 1	9.83	14.67	First
Master Bedroom	9.75	16.83	Second
Bedroom 3	9.75	12.75	Second

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Hampstead

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Last Updated: March - 30 - 2026

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