1928 New River Inlet Road #214, Sneads Ferry, NC, 28460
About This Home
Experience elevated coastal living at Shipwatch Villas, a premier oceanfront community nestled along the pristine, sun-soaked beaches of Topsail Island. This stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, three-story townhouse offers breathtaking ocean views, direct beach access, and resort-style amenities--making it an exceptional opportunity for a luxury beach home, vacation rental investment, or private seaside escape. Designed to capture the essence of waterfront living, this residence boasts five private balconies, inviting you to soak in the salt air, coastal breezes, and views of the Atlantic Ocean and community pool. The top-floor primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a spacious ensuite bath and a private ocean-view deck--perfect for sunrise mornings and tranquil evenings. The main living level offers relaxed sophistication, with an open-concept design filled with natural light from expansive glass sliders. The living room seamlessly extends to two covered balconies, ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, offering stainless steel appliances, a built-in wine fridge, and abundant cabinetry--perfect for hosting guests or enjoying quiet coastal evenings. A convenient half bath completes this level. The first floor provides privacy for guests with two well-appointed bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a laundry closet--ideal for family living or maximizing short-term rental potential. Additional features include covered parking, ground-level storage for beach gear, a community pool, and private beach access, delivering the ultimate resort-style coastal lifestyle. Recent updates include new HVAC, new 8ft glass slider doors and new refrigerator. Offered fully furnished and turnkey, this property is truly move-in ready and primed for immediate enjoyment or income generation. Whether you're searching for a luxury townhouse by the beach, or a high-income vacation rental, this exceptional home checks every box.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Materials
- Foundation: Other,Pilings
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding,Fiber Cement,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven,Built-In Microwave,Washer,Refrigerator,Dryer,Dishwasher
- Laundry features: Laundry Closet
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- High Ceilings,Ceiling Fan(s),Furnished,Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate
- Attic: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,470
- Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Second
Living Room
- Level: Second
Master Bedroom
- Level: Third
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 038714
- Zoning: R-5
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Open,Covered,Deck,Front Porch,Rear Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Deeded Beach Access,Ocean Front
- Frontage type: Oceanfront
- Living area range: 1400 - 1599
Lot
- Lot size: 871.20 sqft
- Features: Deeded Beach Access,Ocean Side
- Lot size dimensions: Irregular
Parking
- Parking features: On Site,Paved
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 | $2,897 | $34,764 |
| Home Insurance * | $156 | $1,872 |
| Property Taxes | $305 | $3,660 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $3,558 | $42,696 |
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)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-21 | Listed for sale | $574,000 |
| 2022-10-14 | Sold | $489,500 |
| 2022-08-22 | Pending sale | $494,500 |
| 2022-08-11 | Listed for sale | $494,500 |
| 2022-08-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-07-31 | Listed for sale | $494,500 |
| 2022-07-08 | Pending sale | $494,500 |
| 2022-06-16 | Listed for sale | $494,500 |
| 2020-01-29 | Sold | $260,000 |
For Sale by Agent
View on Zillow