Discover coastal living at its finest with this beautifully renovated waterfront home on the mainland of Surf City — complete with private dock and stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Topsail Sound.
Every day feels like a getaway in this coastal retreat where classic charm meets modern updates. The home features an inviting open layout with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, and panoramic water views that flood the living areas with natural light. The updated kitchen offers sleek finishes, generous storage, and a perfect flow for entertaining or relaxing after a day on the water.
Step outside to your expansive deck and covered porch, ideal for morning coffee or sunset cocktails while dolphins swim by. The property's bulkheaded shoreline and deeded water rights make this a rare find — boat, paddleboard, or fish right from your backyard.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers privacy and breathtaking views of the waterway, while two guest rooms provide plenty of space for family or friends. A metal roof, fiber cement siding, and modern mechanical systems offer peace of mind and low maintenance for years to come.
Located less than a mile from the Surf City bridge, you're close to shopping, dining, and the beach — yet tucked away on a quiet street where life moves at a slower, salt-air pace.
Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation getaway, or an income-producing short-term rental, this home delivers the perfect balance of location, lifestyle, and long-term value.
Highlights:
* Direct ICW frontage with private dock and bulkhead
* New paint throughout
* 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths
* Vaulted ceilings and open-concept living
* Expansive deck and covered porch overlooking the water
* Metal roof & fiber cement siding
* No HOA
* Walk or bike to Surf City shops, restaurants & beaches
Don't miss your chance to own one of Surf City's most charming waterfront retreats — schedule your private showing today.
For sale
$855,000
544 Little Kinston Road, Surf City, NC 28455
3beds
1,750sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$824,800 Zestimate®
$489/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplacePrivate dockBulkheaded shorelineVaulted ceilingsFiber cement sidingMetal roofInviting open layout
- 145 days |
- 1,256 |
- 33 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 01, 2026 at 05:11pm
Listed by:
Stephanie R Davis 910-876-7601,
eXp Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100538601
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Family Room, Bedroom 2, Master Bedroom, Bathroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 144 x 135
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 149 x 136
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 1210 x 77
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 56 x 80
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 86 x 97
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 166 x 151
Family room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 294 x 171
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 1210 x 72
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 294 x 156
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,750
- Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: ICW, Marsh, Sound, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marsh,Sound,Water
- Waterfront features: Bulkhead, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Waterfront, ICW Front, Sound Front
- Frontage type: Creek,ICW Front,Sound Front
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 128 x 50 x 137
- Features: Boat Dock, Bulkhead, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Deeded Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 42353195770000
- Zoning: INCORP
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Vinyl Siding, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Sears Landing
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Surf City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $489/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $121,347
- Annual tax amount: $1,504
- Date on market: 10/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 145 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$824,800
$784,000 - $866,000
$2,385/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $855,000-1.2%$489/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $865,000-3.8%$494/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Listing removed | $899,000$514/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100464029 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2025 | Price change | $899,000-6.3%$514/sqft |
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| 9/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $959,000+16.2%$548/sqft |
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| 10/4/2023 | Sold | $825,000-2.8%$471/sqft |
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| 8/4/2023 | Pending sale | $849,000$485/sqft |
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| 6/7/2023 | Price change | $849,000-10.5%$485/sqft |
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| 5/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $949,000+48%$542/sqft |
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| 6/6/2022 | Sold | $641,000-5%$366/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100317023 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2022 | Pending sale | $675,000$386/sqft |
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| 3/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $675,000$386/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,007 | $616,854 +408.3% |
| 2024 | $1,007 | $121,347 |
| 2023 | $1,007 +12.5% | $121,347 |
| 2022 | $895 | $121,347 |
| 2021 | $895 | $121,347 |
| 2020 | -- | $121,347 |
| 2019 | $895 | $121,347 +14.6% |
| 2018 | $895 +8.7% | $105,889 |
| 2017 | $823 -7.5% | $105,889 |
| 2016 | $890 | $105,889 |
| 2015 | $890 | $105,889 |
| 2014 | -- | $105,889 |
| 2013 | -- | $105,889 |
| 2012 | $686 | $105,889 |
| 2011 | -- | $105,889 -10.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $118,242 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,694/mo
Principal & interest
$4195
Property taxes
$499
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28445
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10North Topsail Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.9 mi
- 6/10Topsail Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 7.1 mi
- 8/10Topsail High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Surf City
- Middle: Surf City
- High: Topsail
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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