Waterfront homes for sale in Onslow County, NC

Homes the MLS lists as waterfront — ocean, sound, river, creek and lake.

218

For sale now

7 new this week

$517,450

Middle asking price

$370/sq ft

$635,000

Middle sale price

209 sold, last 12 mo

94.3%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

75

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

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As of October 16, 2026, there are 218 waterfront homes for sale in Onslow County, NC, with a middle asking price of $517,450 (from $110,000 to $4,898,000). 7 came on the market in the last week. Another 29 are under contract.

In the 12 months through October 16, 2026, 209 sold at a middle price of $635,000, typically for 94.3% of the first asking price after about 75 days on the market.

The most choices right now are in St. Regis, Topsail Reef, Villa Capriani.

Newest waterfront homes in Onslow County

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1866 New River Inlet Road 3114, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$352,500

2 bd · 2 ba · 946 sq ft

$805/mo HOA

1866 New River Inlet Road 3114, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Summy Rucker Real Estate LLC

2000 New River Inlet Road 3302, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$309,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,010 sq ft

$1,154/mo HOA

2000 New River Inlet Road 3302, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Keller Williams Innovate-KBT

1840 New River Inlet Road 2203, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$395,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 904 sq ft

$772/mo HOA

1840 New River Inlet Road 2203, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Treasure

6075 6th Street, Surf City, NC 28445

$1,050,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,579 sq ft

0.18 ac · 1-car garage

6075 6th Street, Surf City, NC 28445

Hive MLSListed by eXp Realty

289 Blue Top Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540

$389,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,206 sq ft

2.3 ac · 1-car garage

289 Blue Top Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540

Hive MLSListed by Wise Group Realty INC

546 Moss Lake Lane, Holly Ridge, NC 28445

Open Sun 1pm–4pm

$824,900

4 bd · 3 ba · 3,191 sq ft

0.19 ac · 2-car garage · $150/mo HOA

546 Moss Lake Lane, Holly Ridge, NC 28445

Hive MLSListed by SERHANT

2055 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$1,389,000

5 bd · 5 ba · 3,281 sq ft

0.81 ac · $25/mo HOA

2055 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by SJC Real Estate LLC

1069 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$1,050,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,070 sq ft

0.51 ac

1069 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by REAL Broker LLC

128 Missie Cove Lane, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460

New · ready ~Jan 31

$1,559,900

3 bd · 3 ba · 3,028 sq ft

3.6 ac · 3-car garage

128 Missie Cove Lane, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by The Oceanaire Realty

2224 New River Inlet Road Unit 240, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$239,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 834 sq ft

$650/mo HOA

2224 New River Inlet Road Unit 240, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by eXp Realty LLC

306 Marina Way, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$1,649,000

5 bd · 4 ba · 3,166 sq ft

0.27 ac · 3-car garage

306 Marina Way, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Treasure

601 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$1,650,000

8 bd · 5 ba · 3,244 sq ft

1.5 ac

601 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Treasure

790 New River Inlet Road 205b, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$250,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 708 sq ft

$430/mo HOA

790 New River Inlet Road 205b, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Treasure

2000 New River Inlet Road 2304, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$335,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,010 sq ft

$679/mo HOA

2000 New River Inlet Road 2304, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Keller Williams Crystal Coast

2083 New River Inlet Road A, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$888,000

6 bd · 5 ba · 2,723 sq ft

2-car garage

2083 New River Inlet Road A, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

188 Spicer Lake Drive, Holly Ridge, NC 28445

$749,900

5 bd · 4 ba · 3,072 sq ft

0.26 ac · 2-car garage · $150/mo HOA

188 Spicer Lake Drive, Holly Ridge, NC 28445

Hive MLSListed by SERHANT

2000 New River Inlet Road 1004, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$389,888

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,508 sq ft

$515/mo HOA

2000 New River Inlet Road 1004, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Realty ONE Group Affinity-Wilmington

1078 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$1,299,000

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,553 sq ft

0.62 ac

1078 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Seashore Realty Group, Inc

1896 New River Inlet Road 1309, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Price cut from $426K

$415,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,229 sq ft

$882/mo HOA

1896 New River Inlet Road 1309, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Ocean Life Realty

2000 New River Inlet Road 3001, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$374,888

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,318 sq ft

$1,142/mo HOA

2000 New River Inlet Road 3001, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Realty ONE Group Affinity-Wilmington

118 Harold Avenue, Swansboro, NC 28584

$2,050,000

4 bd · 3 ba · 4,002 sq ft

0.87 ac · 2-car garage · $25/mo HOA

118 Harold Avenue, Swansboro, NC 28584

Hive MLSListed by CENTURY 21 Champion Real Estate

116 Heron Cay Court, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$575,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,320 sq ft

$633/mo HOA

116 Heron Cay Court, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by REAL Broker LLC

23 Sailview Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Open Sat 12pm–3pm

$2,800,000

3 bd · 4 ba · 3,859 sq ft

0.53 ac · 3-car garage · $79/mo HOA

23 Sailview Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by SERHANT

1896 New River Inlet Road 1118, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

$429,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,107 sq ft

$762/mo HOA

1896 New River Inlet Road 1118, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Hive MLSListed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Hampstead

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Price mix

  • Under $300K53
  • $300K–$500K55
  • $500K–$750K27
  • $750K–$1M25
  • $1M+58

Where they are

Towns in Onslow County

Jacksonville512 homes for saleNorth Topsail Beach218 homes for saleHubert139 homes for saleHolly Ridge115 homes for saleSneads Ferry115 homes for saleRichlands90 homes for saleSwansboro59 homes for saleBeulaville30 homes for saleMidway Park26 homes for saleMaysville22 homes for sale

Waterfront in nearby towns

North Topsail Beach171 for saleHubert8 for saleHolly Ridge8 for saleSneads Ferry17 for saleSwansboro11 for sale

Questions, answered

How many waterfront homes are for sale in Onslow County, NC?

As of October 16, 2026, there are 218 waterfront homes for sale in Onslow County, NC, with a middle asking price of $517,450 (from $110,000 to $4,898,000). 7 came on the market in the last week. Another 29 are under contract.

What do waterfront homes cost in Onslow County, NC?

As of October 16, 2026, the middle asking price is $517,450, about $370 per square foot for a typical 1,322 sq ft. Under $300K: 53; $300K–$500K: 55; $500K–$750K: 27; $750K–$1M: 25; $1M+: 58.

What did waterfront homes sell for in Onslow County, NC last year?

In the 12 months through October 16, 2026, 209 sold at a middle price of $635,000, typically for 94.3% of the first asking price after about 75 days on the market.

How fast do waterfront homes sell in Onslow County, NC?

In the 12 months through October 16, 2026 they typically sold in about 75 days, at 94.3% of the first asking price.

Which communities in Onslow County, NC have the most waterfront homes for sale?

As of October 16, 2026, St. Regis (44), Topsail Reef (28), Villa Capriani (16), Shipwatch Villas (15), Topsail Dunes (11), Dolphin Shores (7).

How do I estimate a monthly payment on a home in Onslow County, NC?

A mortgage payment has two parts: principal and interest, which depend on the price, your down payment and the rate a lender offers you; and the costs on top — property taxes, homeowners insurance (and flood insurance near the water), HOA dues where there's an association, and mortgage insurance if you put less than 20% down. Each home's page has a calculator that uses the rate you've been quoted and that home's own taxes and HOA dues from the listing. For your actual rate and Annual Percentage Rate (APR), ask a licensed lender — we can introduce you to Joey Milam at Alpha Mortgage Advantage, or you're free to choose any lender.

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Figures are computed live from MLS listing data for Onslow County, NC, waterfront only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.