Water Views - Primary on Main

Address

1218 N New River Drive, Surf City, NC

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 599,900

Property Attributes

MLS#100604099
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyPENDER
CitySurf City
AreaDel Mar Beach
NeighborhoodSurf City
Zip28445
StyleSingle Family Residence
Year Built1982
Taxes$ 3078
Price$ 599,900
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms1
Sqr Footage1068
Lot Size0.11 Acres

Data Source:

North Carolina Regional MLS (NCRMLS)

Property Description

Welcome to 1218 N New River Drive, a charming Surf City beach cottage on Topsail Island offering stunning Intracoastal Waterway views and just a short walk to the beach, local restaurants, shopping and area attractions. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home also includes a versatile loft, easily used as a third bedroom, home office or cozy reading nook, giving you flexibility that is hard to find in a home this size. Step inside to a bright, open floor plan with cathedral ceilings and abundant natural light throughout the main living area. The living room flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining spaces, creating an easy, comfortable layout for entertaining family and friends or simply relaxing after a day at the beach. Plantation style blinds add a polished coastal touch throughout, and the home is being sold mostly furnished, so many of the pieces you see are ready to stay and make your move that much easier. Tucked beneath the cathedral ceiling and reached by its own staircase, the loft is one of this home's best surprises. Use it as a third bedroom for guests, a quiet home office with a view, or simply extra space to spread out. It is the kind of feature that lets this cottage flex to fit exactly how you live, without adding on or moving up in price. Downstairs, the ground level offers three additional heated and cooled spaces, including multiple rooms and a half bath. Whether you need a workshop, a place to rinse off and store beach gear, a rec room for the kids, or simply more storage than a typical cottage provides, this level gives you room to grow into the home over time rather than outgrow it. Outside is where this property really shines. Start your morning with coffee on the back deck as it catches the sunrise, then wind down in the evening on the front deck and balcony as they face the sunset over the water. The fenced backyard includes a fire pit for easy evenings outdoors, and a convenient outdoor shower keeps sand from making its way inside after a beach day. A wide, extra long driveway offers generous parking, including a covered space underneath the house, so there is plenty of room for guests, a boat, or beach gear, with room to spare. With no HOA, you have the freedom to make this home entirely your own. The seller is also offering a $5,000 use as you choose credit, whether you'd rather put it toward closing costs, a rate buy down, updates, or simply getting settled in. Use it as a full time residence, a low maintenance second home, or a vacation rental investment near Surf City without the premiums and upkeep that come with an oceanfront property. The home has no rental history, so you are starting with a clean slate rather than stepping into someone else's rental strategy or existing bookings. Surf City and Topsail Island are known for their laid back, small town beach charm: boutique shops, local seafood spots, and an easy, unhurried pace that is hard to find on more crowded stretches of the North Carolina coast. From this address, you are just steps from all of it, with the Intracoastal Waterway as your everyday backdrop and the ocean itself only a short walk away. Morning walks to the beach, evening drives along the island, and easy access to shopping and dining make everyday life here feel like the vacation you used to have to drive hours for. This is a home that works as hard as you need it to: a full time residence with room to host, a low maintenance second home you can lock up and leave, or an investment property in a beach town that continues to draw buyers looking for exactly this kind of laid back coastal lifestyle. Whether you are searching for a primary residence, a second home, or an investment opportunity, 1218 N New River Drive is ready to welcome you home to Surf City!

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
North Topsail Elementary School	Topsail Middle School	Topsail High School

Price History
9/17/2026	Listed $599,900

General Features

Living Area	1068.0
Heating	Electric,Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air
Utilities	Sewer Connected,Water Connected,High Speed Internet
Possession	Close Of Escrow,At Closing
Roof	Shingle
Appliances	Electric Oven,Electric Cooktop,Refrigerator,Dishwasher
Zoning	INCORP
Patio/Porch Features	Open,Deck,Porch,Balcony
Pool Features	None
Security Features	Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials	Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Pets Allowed	Yes
Year Built	1982
View	Canal,ICW,Marsh,Ocean,Sound
Levels	One and One Half
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Tax Year	2025
Taxes	3078.27
Parcel Number	4245-43-4843-0000
Waterfront Features	None
County	Pender
Operating Expense	0.0
New Construction	No
Property Type	Residential
In City Limits? (Y/N)	Yes
Association Amenities	Street Lights
HOA	No
Attached Garage	Yes
Subdivision Name	Del Mar Beach
Garage Y/N	No
Total Rooms	6
Full Baths	1
Status	Active
Directions	Take NC-210 E toward Surf City. Cross the Surf City Bridge and continue straight through the roundabout onto N. New River Dr. Continue approximately 1.5 miles. 1218 N. New River Dr. will be on the ri
High School	Topsail
City	Surf City
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	4792.0
Carport Spaces	1.0
Carport Y/N	No
Elementary School	North Topsail
Property Attached Y/N	No
Land Lease Y/N	No
Home Warranty Y/N	No
Middle/Junior High School	Topsail
Property Condition	Completed
Lease Considered Y/N	No
Structure Type	Wood Frame,Stick Built
Living Area Units	Square Feet
Standard Status	Active
Tax Assessed Value	226343
Legal Description	Lots 8 & 9,Pb 3/86 Del Mar Beach Blk 16
IslandOrMainland	Island

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Vaulted Ceiling(s),High Ceilings,Ceiling Fan(s),Furnished,Blinds/Shades
Basement	None
Flooring	LVT/LVP,Carpet,Tile
Water Heater	Electric
Master Bed Level	Non Primary Living Area
Total Stories	2
Basement (Y/N)	No
Air Conditioning Y/N	Yes
Heating Y/N	Yes
Fireplace Y/N	No
Half Baths	1
Laundry Features	Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Total Bedrooms	2
Attic Features	Access Only
Entry Level	2
Room Type	Master Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Loft,Dining Area,Living Room,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2
Unit Type	2 Bedroom
Total Baths	2
Living Area Range	1000 - 1199
SmokingYN	No

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	None
Exterior Finish	Vinyl Siding
Fencing	Back Yard,Wood,Fenced
Parking Features	Attached,Concrete,Off Street,On Site,Attached Carport,No Garage,Underhouse
Lot Features	Level
Water Source	Public
Total Parking	0.0
Lot Size Area	0.11
Foundation Details	Other,Pilings
Spa	No
Building Area Total	1068.0
Lot Dimensions	50X102.02X50X102.77
Lot Size Acres	0.11
Road Surface Type	Paved
Frontage Type	See Remarks
Waterfront Y/N	No
Road Frontage Type	Maintained,City Street,State Road,Paved
Crops Included Y/N	No
Horse Y/N	No