Shipwatch Villas Condos for Sale

Welcome to Shipwatch Villas, a picturesque subdivision located in the beautiful coastal city of North Topsail Beach, NC. This charming community is nestled in Onslow County, offering a serene and relaxed atmosphere perfect for those seeking a beachfront lifestyle.

Shipwatch Villas is renowned for its stunning ocean views, pristine sandy beaches, and a variety of amenities that cater to residents' needs. Whether you're looking for a vacation home, investment property, or a permanent residence, Shipwatch Villas has something for everyone.

If you're in the market for condos for sale in North Topsail Beach, look no further than Shipwatch Villas. True to its name, these condos offer a true coastal living experience with spacious layouts, modern finishes, and balconies where you can enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean.

Living in Shipwatch Villas means waking up to the sound of waves crashing on the shore, taking leisurely strolls along the beach, and soaking in the sun by the community pool. With convenient access to shopping, dining, and outdoor activities, this subdivision provides the perfect blend of relaxation and recreation.

Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Shipwatch Villas. Explore the available condos for sale and start living the beachfront lifestyle you've always dreamed of.

Newest Shipwatch Villas Condos for Sale

$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

$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

$565,000

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

$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

$364,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Price Improvement!! Welcome to ''Forever Summer by the Shore,'' a beautifully maintained ocean-view condominium in the sought-after community of Shipwatch Villas. This inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath coastal retreat offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic and the relaxed beach lifestyle buyers dream about. Step inside to a spacious foyer that flows seamlessly into the dining area and adjacent kitchen, designed for convenience. The open living room is filled with natural light and draws your eye straight to the private ocean-view deck--accessible from both the living area and the primary suite. Imagine yourself with your morning coffee taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of the surf and sunrise. The primary bedroom features a private ensuite bath with a tub/shower combination. Down the hall, you'll find convenient in-unit laundry, a comfortable guest bedroom with ample closet space, and a full guest bath with dual vanity and tub/shower combo--perfect for family or visiting guests. Whether you are searching for a primary residence, vacation getaway, or income-producing beach investment, this property offers exceptional versatility in one of the most desirable areas of North Topsail Beach. Conveniently located just minutes from the shops and restaurants of Surf City, about 30 minutes to Jacksonville, and roughly an hour from Wilmington, you will enjoy both tranquility and accessibility. Come experience the beauty, comfort, and coastal charm of Forever Summer by the Shore--and start living your beach dream today.

1896 New River Inlet Rd Unit 1203, North Topsail Beach

$399,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

This is one phenomenal penthouse at Shipwatch Villas. Vaulted ceilings in the great room and retreats. One address where the Atlantic greets you at sunrise and the Intracoastal closes the day in gold. This is that address. From the comfort of your own bed, the primary suite delivers sparkling Atlantic sunrise views that no lower unit can replicate ~and a custom-organized walk-in closet that brings quiet order to every single morning. The guest suite faces the opposite direction entirely, offering Intracoastal marsh views and sunset skies that make overnight guests linger long past their welcome. Two suites. Two entirely different, equally breathtaking views. One extraordinary floor plan that only the penthouse level makes possible.The volume ceilings and transom windows ~ exclusive to penthouse units ~ flood every room with a quality of natural light the floors below simply cannot access. The great room opens without interruption to the ocean-facing balcony, erasing the line between inside and out the way only top-floor living can. The updated kitchen ~ solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ceramic tile floors ~ flows directly into the dining and entertaining space so nobody gets exiled to the kitchen while the party happens elsewhere.Every update has been executed with pride and maintained with care by the original owners: brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, fresh neutral paint from top to bottom, updated bathrooms with comfort height toilets and solid surface countertops, new water heater, updated electrical throughout including all switches, outlets, and GFCIs, and brand new furnishings including sleeper sofas for additional guest accommodations. The unit sleeps ten. Everything conveys. Walk in, unpack, and start living ~or start earning.Tucked to the far right of the top floor, away from pool and elevator areas that can generate noise during peak season ~ this is the quiet end of the building with all the views and none of the commotion. Below, the community delivers: an oceanfront pool, direct private beach boardwalk access, outdoor grilling and picnic areas, rinse-off shower station, pet-friendly policy, and two elevators serving every floor for effortless luggage, groceries, and beach gear. Seaview Pier is 2.4 miles away. Surf City Beach and North Shore Golf Course are within 6 miles. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue Center, waterfront dining in Surf City, and miles of unspoiled Topsail Island coastline are all within easy reach. Whether this becomes a primary coastal residence, a lock-and-leave vacation retreat, or a turn-key investment property generating income from the first booking ~this penthouse is unoccupied, fully furnished, all appliances and contents convey, and ready without a single compromise.$15,000 seller concession ~ use it toward a rate buy down, closing costs, or whatever serves your purchase best. The sellers are motivated and the opportunity is real.The top floor of Shipwatch Villas has been waiting for its next great owner. Is it you?

1896 New River Inlet Rd Unit 1402, North Topsail Beach

$439,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

If you have been waiting for prime investment on Topsail Island, here is your chance. Front-row ocean views set the tone the moment you step into Unit 1209 at Shipwatch Villas in North Topsail Beach. With direct Atlantic views from both the living area and the primary bedroom, this oceanfront condo creates an effortless connection to the shoreline. What truly sets this unit apart is its rare positioning compared to other units at Shipwatch--uniquely close to the sand, making beach breaks quick and easy when you want a refill. No long treks. Just moments between you and the water. Another golden egg with this unit is your private oceanfront balcony, offering added separation from neighboring units. Welcome to a front-row seat to one of the greatest shows on earth: sunrise over the Atlantic, rolling waves, and dolphins passing by. This particular unit also offers thoughtful improvements that provide both style and peace of mind, including a large upgraded slider to maximize the view, kitchen with updated cabinetry and granite countertops, plus improvements to the HVAC system, plumbing, vanities, and hot water heater. The unit is being offered furnished, making it ready for immediate enjoyment or rental potential. North Topsail Beach is known for its clean, uncrowded shoreline and relaxed coastal atmosphere. And when you're ready to step out, you're within walking distance to Aarr Pirate Bar and Ocean's Edge Restaurant, perfect for fresh seafood, casual dining, and sunset cocktails. Shipwatch Villas offers direct beach access, a community pool, elevator convenience, and let's not forget the fur babies where owners are allowed to bring their pets. Whether you're searching for a personal retreat, second home, or income-producing investment, Unit 1209 delivers location, lifestyle, and oceanfront magic with a productive rental history ready to roll with your next move.

1896 New River Inlet Rd Unit Unit 1209, North Topsail Beach

$540,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

This coastal piece of paradise, is a 3 bedroom 3 bath fully furnished oceanfront condo located on the point with direct, breathtaking panoramic views. Come enjoy the early morning sunrise on the newly purchased, durable high end deck furniture. If hanging out on the balcony isn't enough, Shipwatch Villas provides a very inviting community pool and direct access to the beach. This very spacious condo is equipped to live in full-time or to rent out for short term. Short term rentals are currently managed professionally under Coastline Realty with consistent rental income.

1896 New River Inlet Rd Unit 1110, North Topsail Beach

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