$635,000
SOLD AUG 7, 2025

517 N New River Dr Unit A Surf City, NC 28445

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$450/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$302 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Home fronts a sound
  • Deck
  • North Topsail Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Spa
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

Experience tranquility at this stunning townhome in the heart of Surf City! This beautifully adorned end unit offers an elevator, a hot tub, and 2100 square feet. You will enjoy near panoramic marsh and sound views from all four levels and partial ocean views from the top two! Only a five minute walk to the nearest beach access. Enjoy a spectacular view of the annual Surf City 4th of July fireworks show from the top deck! Walking distance to Surf City shops, dining, and events. Upon arrival, enter the large tandem two car garage with ample storage space. Stepping out back, from the garage, you will find your very own privacy patio with serene views and hot tub awaiting you. Continue upstairs to the main living floor where you will find the updated kitchen with open floorplan, and a fireplace. Look out over the marsh while you prepare dinner, lounge in your living room, or relax on the porch, This floor also has a bedroom and full bathroom. The third floor houses the primary bedroom with private deck where you enjoy sweeping marsh and water views, along with its own ensuite bathroom. This floor has the third bedroom and a full bathroom, along with a stylish laundry closet. The fourth and final floor contains the bonus room- wonderful water views and beautiful natural light via skylight await in your home office, playroom...or whatever you can dream of, the possibilities are endless! With mid-term to long-term rentals permitted, this property would make a wonderful primary residence, personal vacation home, or investment property- all while maintaining a peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere. This is the only unit with an elevator and 300+ square feet larger than the others! If all that wasn't enough- the HOA covers flood insurance, master insurance including windstorm and hail, pest control, and landscaping. The seller will provide a one-year home warranty. Meticulously maintained and never rented, this home is ready to be called yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Moxey

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Hampstead License #240728 Listed on: 04/18/2025

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Hampstead

Last Buyer's Agent

Shelly Wagner

Wicker Properties of the Carolinas, Inc. License #274086

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 1,045 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a marsh
  • Home fronts a sound
  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $450 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Intracoastal Views

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Piling Construction
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Termite Clearance
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Scuttle Attic Hole

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Lighted Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Access to marsh
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Surf City Elementary And Middle School
  • Topsail High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Additional Features

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
  • Flood Insurance May Be Required

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4245-11-2666-0000

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • Sunsets At Island Cay Association, Phone Number (919) 607-9785
  • Island Cay Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$450 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • Handicap Accessible: Elevator
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Stories Levels: 3 Story or More, End Unit
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Road Frontage Type: Marsh Front, Sound Front
  • PetsAllowedPetsAllowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Attic: Scuttle
  • Basement: None
  • Dining Room Type: Combination, Kitchen
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Flooring: LVT/LVP, Wood
  • Heated Sq Ft: 2000 - 2199
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds/Shades, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Hot Tub, Gas Log, Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Location: Hookup - Dryer, Laundry Closet, Hookup - Washer
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 309.05
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Sq Ft Heated: 2100.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 2100.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gas Log
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation: Pilings
  • On Site Pool Spa: Hot Tub
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Covered, Patio, Open, Deck
  • Road Type Frontage: Maintained, Public (City/Cty/St), Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterview: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage And Parking: Tandem
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage And Parking Driveway Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Driveway: Additional Parking, On Site, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Lighted, Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Appliances Equipment: Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Heat Pump, Central Air
  • Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
  • Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank
  • Heating System: Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
  • Service Providers Electric Provider: Jones-Onslow EMC
  • Service Providers Sewer Provider: Surf City
  • Service Providers Water Provider: Surf City
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Internet Service Provider: Spectrum
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Electric, Propane

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA and Neighborhood Amenities: Flood Insurance, Termite Bond, Roof Maintenance, Maint - Comm Areas, Master Insure, Maint - Roads, Maint - Grounds
  • HOAAssociationFee1Year: 5400.00
  • HOAAssociationName: Sunsets at Island Cay
  • HOAAssociationPhone: 9196079785

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 346.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: unknown
  • Lot Number: 1A
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1045.00
  • Lot Water Features: Salt Marsh, Sound Side
  • Plat Book: 34
  • Plat Page: 21
  • Zoning: R
  • Lot View Type: ICW View, Water, Sound View, Ocean, Marsh View

Green Features

  • Green Bldg Features: LED Lighting

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: 4245-11-2666-0000
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Surf City
  • High School: Topsail
  • Middle School: Surf City

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Sold $635,000 -2.2% $302 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Price Changed $649,000 -3.0% $309 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Price Changed $669,000 -4.3% $319 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Price Changed $699,000 -4.1% $333 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $729,000 +62.4% $347 / Sq Ft
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Sold $449,000 0.0% $214 / Sq Ft
04/02/2021 04/02/21 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 For Sale $449,000 0.0% $214 / Sq Ft
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2020 11/20/20 For Sale $449,000 -- $214 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100502058

Hive MLS