37 Porpoise Place, North Topsail Beach, NC, 28460
About This Home
Welcome to one of the best water views around! 37 Porpoise Place is an oceanfront beauty with incredible views from multiple decks and windows. The 8 bedrooms provide plenty of room for friends and family to enjoy a beach vacation, or makes for a fantastic rental opportunity. With a proven rental track record, and projected to gross $275,000 in 2026, this home has one of the better ROI on the island. New interior paint makes this home feel like it is not the rental machine that it actually is! High ceilings and lots of natural light coming from the many oceanfront windows gives you an expansive and serene living space. The expansive deck provides the perfect place to lay out and listen to the waves. An in-ground pool in the back completes the feeling of relaxation or enjoy the hot tub to unwind after a beach day. Come see for yourself what makes this a great investment, and also the perfect beach getaway.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2016
Materials
- Foundation: Other,Pilings
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Microwave,Washer,Ice Maker,Dryer,Dishwasher,Cooktop
Bedroom1
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
Bedroom5
- Level: Third
Bedroom6
- Level: Third
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Den
- Level: Fourth
Dining Room
- Level: Fourth
Family Room
- Level: Second
Features
- Kitchen Island,Elevator,Ceiling Fan(s),Furnished,Hot Tub,Reverse Floor Plan,Blinds/Shades,Built-in Features
- Flooring: Tile
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,702
- Total interior livable area: 4,702 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Fourth
Living Room
- Level: Fourth
Living Room
- Level: Fourth
Master Bedroom
- Level: Third
Other
- Level: Third
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Details
- Parcel number: 778d107
- Zoning: Cur-10
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Pool features: In Ground
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch,Balcony
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Ocean Front
- Frontage type: Oceanfront
- Living area range: 4500 - 4999
Lot
- Lot size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Ocean Side
- Lot size dimensions: 66' x 305' x 65' x 303'
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Paved
- Covered spaces: 4
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Winter Weather
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Onslow County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $12,889 | $154,668 |
| Home Insurance * | $696 | $8,352 |
| Property Taxes | $2,308 | $27,696 |
| Electricity | $437 | $5,255 |
| Total | $16,330 | $195,960 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Listed for sale | $2,599,000 |
| 2024-11-19 | Listing removed | $2,775,000 |
| 2024-10-03 | Listed for sale | $2,825,000 |
| 2022-06-13 | Sold | $2,700,000 |
| 2022-04-28 | Pending sale | $2,849,999 |
| 2022-03-04 | Price change | $2,849,999 |
| 2021-11-27 | Listed for sale | $2,899,999 |
| 2021-01-22 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2020-07-04 | Listed for sale | $1,999,999 |
| 2017-02-14 | Sold | $949,000 |
| 2016-09-02 | Sold | $215,000 |
| 2009-03-09 | Sold | $290,000 |
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