Shipwatch Villas Homes with Water View

Welcome to Shipwatch Villas, a hidden gem nestled in the serene coastal town of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina. This delightful neighborhood is perfectly situated in Onslow County, where the charm of beach living meets the tranquility of nature. With stunning water views that greet you from nearly every angle, Shipwatch Villas offers an idyllic retreat for those seeking both relaxation and adventure.

As you stroll through the picturesque streets of Shipwatch Villas, you'll be captivated by the lush landscapes and the gentle sound of ocean waves lapping against the shore. Each home in this community is thoughtfully designed to maximize the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, providing a constant reminder of the beauty that surrounds you. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee on a sun-drenched deck or enjoying a sunset from your living room, the water view is a defining feature of life here.

The neighborhood is not just about stunning homes; it boasts a friendly community atmosphere where neighbors become friends. Enjoy leisurely walks along the beach, indulge in local seafood at nearby restaurants, or explore the nearby parks and nature trails. With easy access to outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, and beachcombing, Shipwatch Villas is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Whether you’re looking for a permanent residence or a vacation getaway, Shipwatch Villas offers an unparalleled coastal lifestyle that combines comfort, beauty, and community. Discover your dream home with a water view today, and embrace the enchanting charm of North Topsail Beach!

Newest Shipwatch Villas Homes with Water View

$409,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100591922 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,229 SqFt. ⋅ 1984 Year Built ⋅ Shipwatch Villas BLDG.

Welcome to your slice of paradise at Shipwatch Villas Unit 1116, where turquoise Atlantic waters, breathtaking sunrises, and effortless coastal living await. Whether you're searching for a high-performing vacation rental, a weekend escape, or a peaceful retreat, this beautifully updated oceanfront condo offers the best of North Topsail Beach. With a projected annual rental income of approximately $38,000, this turnkey investment is offered furnished and thoughtfully designed to comfortably accommodate up to six guests. The updated interior features sleek tile flooring throughout, smooth ceilings, a contemporary kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a wine refrigerator. Step onto your private oceanfront deck to enjoy the ocean breeze while overlooking the community pool. Spend your mornings with coffee as dolphins pass by and your evenings listening to the waves roll ashore. Beyond the beach, discover the natural beauty that makes North Topsail Beach so special. Explore nearby New River Inlet, famous for its exceptional fishing, shell collecting, and the thrill of searching for ancient megalodon shark teeth along the shoreline. Whether you're boating, paddleboarding, surfing, or simply enjoying uncrowded beaches, every day feels like a vacation. Accessibility is another standout feature. This unit offers ramp access from the ground floor, providing easier entry for owners and guests alike. Shipwatch Villas offers desirable amenities including a community swimming pool, beach access just steps away, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere that keeps visitors returning year after year. For added peace of mind, the seller is including a one-year home warranty. Whether you're building your investment portfolio or creating memories by the sea, this condo is an exceptional opportunity to own an income-producing piece of the North Carolina coast.

1896 New River Inlet Rd Unit 1116, North Topsail Beach

$524,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100590661 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,470 SqFt. ⋅ 2025 Year Built

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. Seller has paid an upcoming Assessment of $19,000 for the replacement of the front decks. Back Decks have been completed and paid for prior to listing. Perfect location and being used as a vacation rental with nice income.

1771 New River Inlet Rd Unit 4, North Topsail Beach

$398,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100565834 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,229 SqFt. ⋅ 1984 Year Built ⋅ Shipwatch Villas BLDG.

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 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. 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.

1896 New River Inlt Unit 1413, North Topsail Beach

$429,300

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100563285 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,229 SqFt. ⋅ 1984 Year Built ⋅ Shipwatch Villas BLDG.

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

$398,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100554821 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,229 SqFt. ⋅ 1984 Year Built ⋅ Shipwatch Villas BLDG.

Experience effortless oceanfront living at 1896 New River Inlet Road #1104 in beautiful North Topsail Beach at this fully furnished, turnkey ready condo! This beachfront 2-bedroom condo showcases stunning Atlantic Ocean views, direct beach access, and the ideal blend of personal enjoyment and investment opportunity. The property has produced high, consistent rental income through VRBO over the last several years. The rental income potential could be further maximized, as the owners frequently reserved the condo for personal use and did not previously utilize Airbnb as an additional rental platform. Ask your agent for more info! Located near New River Inlet, this stretch of shoreline offers a more peaceful coastal setting while still being conveniently close to local dining, shopping, and marinas. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, second home, or vacation rental property, this condo checks every box for easy coastal ownership. Ownership is made simple with the HOA maintaining the community pool, beach access, and exterior building maintenance -- giving you more time to enjoy life by the water. Wake up to breathtaking sunrises over the Atlantic and unwind each evening to the sound of crashing waves -- the coastal lifestyle you've been dreaming of awaits.

1896 New River Inlet Rd Unit Unit 1104, North Topsail Beach

$599,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100549219 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 1,470 SqFt. ⋅ 1985 Year Built

Step into coastal living at its finest with this beautifully remodeled townhome in highly desirable Shipwatch Villas, offering beautiful views of both the pool and the ocean. The kitchen is a chef's dream with updated cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous storage including a pantry. Both bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated with new vanities, commodes, and modern lighting, and upgraded fixtures throughout the home add a warm, contemporary feel. LVP flooring flows through the main living areas and bedrooms, with stylish tile featured in the bathrooms. The spacious reverse floor plan offers two bedrooms on the first level, the kitchen and living area on the second, and a peaceful primary suite on the top floor. Every level has its own private deck, and three of them showcase stunning oceanfront views perfect for relaxing and soaking in the coastal breeze. The third-floor primary retreat feels serene and private, complete with vaulted ceilings in the primary bath. Practical features include a storage shed and covered parking underneath. Major updates provide peace of mind: new HVAC in 2023, mini split added in 2022, all oceanfront sliders and windows replaced, three ocean-facing decks rebuilt in 2022, plus updated front door and street-side decking. Only owner pets are allowed per community rules. Flood insurance is not included in HOA dues. This townhome offers a Great Rental History with net rental income of $39,184 in 2025 YTD, $46,722 in 2024, and $56,203 in 2023. Currently fully furnished and operating as an Airbnb, it is ready to continue renting or become your personal retreat. Come experience the peaceful, uncrowded beaches of North Topsail and make this coastal escape yours.

1928 New River Inlet Rd Unit 207, North Topsail Beach

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