Located in both Pender and Onslow counties, Surf City is on Topsail Island. Just 25 miles south of Jacksonville and Camp Lejeune, home of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force and The U.S. Marine Corps Special Forces Operations Command, and 25 miles north of Wilmington, is North Carolina's most popular coastal city.
Surf City offers six miles of beaches, three parks, and a community center. It is conveniently located to provide easy access to Highways, 17, 210 and 50. You really can get to Surf City from anywhere. Surf City is the largest of the four unincorporated towns that call the Topsail Region home (Holly Ridge, Topsail Beach, and North Topsail Beach), centrally located between the communities of Hampstead and Sneads Ferry.
Surf City is home to many dining and recreation options and is also home to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehab Center and the Alston W. Burke Campus of Cape Fear Community College. Surf City, and the area that surrounds it boast a population upwards of 40,000 people on a permanent basis. Surf City is also home to a new 9-hole Disc Golf Course.
Surf City is picturesque with home styles reflecting the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean as evidenced by stilted beach houses and coastal cottages all with iconic sea breezes and captivating views. A number of residential developments call Surf City home including Beachwood, Boca Bay, Buccaneer Beach, and Holiday Heights to same just a few.
For over 65 years, Surf City has been the commercial heart of Topsail Island. The town grew from a small fishing village that was home to a handful of families to a year-round community of over 2,500. The beauty of Surf City in that it is still enjoyed as a place where you can enjoy the beach the way the beach used to be, quiet, peaceful and bucolic.
Start your day with sunrise views over the Atlantic and end it watching the sunset over the Intracoastal Waterway. 1215 N New River Drive gives you the opportunity to enj...
$25k BUILDER INCENTIVE - ON THIS NEW CONSTRUCTION OCEANSIDE, 2nd ROW BEAUTY OR RATE BUY DOWN!! with incredible OCEAN VIEWS, and steps from your own deeded beach access. ...
Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of the coast at a price that makes sense! 1513 Easy Street is truly a local's choice, offering an unbeatable combination of loc...
Welcome to 4074 4th Street, a canal-front home in Surf City offering the best of both sides of Topsail Island life. Keep your boat right outside your back door, with appr...
Zen Island Sanctuary... Your private retreat by the sea, just 600 feet from the shores of Topsail Island. This Surf City haven features stunning westward views of the ICW...
Discover the effortless appeal of coastal living at this beautifully updated second-row ranch bungalow, ideally situated in the heart of Surf City. Just three lots from b...
Wake up to coastal views and end the day with beautiful sunsets from this top-floor condo in the heart of Surf City. Offering views of both the ocean and sound from one o...
Check out this exceptional property on the Golden Mile! A HUGE lot and loads of square footage make this a unique house well suited for either a full time residence or a ...
Located just a short distance from the Surf City Pier, this second-row property offers a unique opportunity to own two fully furnished homes on one lot. Both residences a...
Welcome to your ultimate coastal getaway! This recently remodeled, modern and tasteful 3-level second-row beach house in Surf City is just steps from the sand and designe...
Welcome to coastal living at its finest in the beautiful Waterside neighborhood of Surf City! This spacious two-story home offers 6 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, providi...
Luxury new construction in a premier location in Surf City with seller financing options (as low as 1% interest) and 100k seller concessions available! Massive income pot...
Dry Slip I21 at Topsail Island Yacht Club is on the second level and the dimensions are 35 feet long, 9 feet 6 inches wide, 10 feet 9 inches high. The slip can handle a m...
Welcome home to 2094 Course Ln - Surf City's Waterside community at its best. Built in 2024, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,514 sq ft home offers eas...
Beautiful waterfront property in Surf City! Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac in the established Pleasant Cove community, this lot offers a great opportunity to enjoy coa...
Few properties capture the history and character of Topsail Island quite like 616 N Shore Drive. Built in 1957 and positioned directly along the Atlantic Ocean in the hea...
Brand-New Hot Tub, Fully Remodeled Kitchen & Major Outdoor Upgrades! Turnkey coastal investment opportunity in Surf City! This stunning 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom beach home d...
Welcome to 922 Broadway Street, a turnkey four-bedroom, three-bath canal-front home in Surf City that captures everything people love about coastal living. Beautifully po...
NEW Fortified Roof installed 9/2026! This beautifully updated home in Maritime Plantation puts coastal living within reach. New flooring throughout gives the home a fresh...
Perfectly positioned in the heart of Surf City, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome offers 1,748 square feet of thoughtfully designed coastal living, shaped by water views, i...

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