New Topsail Beach is the older name for the south-end community that became the town of Topsail Beach, and it still appears as a subdivision on listings you will find among Topsail Beach homes for sale. The name traces to the years around the U.S. Navy's Operation Bumblebee, the 1946–48 guided-missile test program that briefly turned this end of the island into a proving ground.
What survives from that period is worth knowing before you buy here. The program's Assembly Building now houses the Missiles & More Museum, and the concrete observation towers still standing along the island are its most visible trace. The housing is a mix of original cottages and newer replacements, so elevation, roof age, and insurance vary widely from one address to the next. Buyers who would rather start with something recent should check the town's new construction listings — a short list on an island this built out.
Welcome to 808 S Anderson, a rare coastal opportunity in the heart of Topsail Beach where history, charm, and modern hospitality come together. Originally known as Main S...
Welcome to 808 S Anderson, a rare coastal opportunity in the heart of Topsail Beach where history, charm, and modern hospitality come together. Originally known as Main S...
Picture this: morning coffee on the widow's watch, the Atlantic stretching out to one side, the Sound and the ICW shimmering on the other. Those views are the heart of th...
Experience the best of coastal living in this stunning sound front retreat located in the heart of Topsail Beach. Perfectly positioned within walking distance of local re...
Located in the heart of Topsail Beach, this exceptional commercial property presents a rare opportunity to own a versatile investment in one of the Carolina coast's most ...
Discover coastal serenity at 1417 Carolina Blvd, a beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 3-bath retreat on a peaceful, quiet street in desirable Topsail Beach. Breathtaking sou...
Significant Price Adjustment! Seller says he;s ready to move on! Come discover the quintessential beach lifestyle in this impeccably maintained 1966 cottage on a second...
1332 S Anderson Blvd is one of the last interior lots left on the S End. Now available for purchase as a current building lot or placeholder for your future home. Wat...
Very few beaches in North Carolina offer the old time charm on South Topsail. This 50' x 120' building lot is perfectly situated on the third row from Banks Channel. Wa...
Welcome to 1331 Carolina Blvd, an inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat in the heart of Topsail Beach's coveted south end. Affectionately known as the ''Sassy Sea Turtle...
Beach days out front. Boat days out back. At 103 McLeod Avenue, you don't have to choose between the two. Positioned on the South End of Topsail Beach directly across fro...
Ready to build your dream home with intercoastal waterway, ocean, and sound views? You've found the spot! Come look today, and find the best of Topsail Beach ready for yo...
Exceptional opportunity to own one of the few quadplexes on the entire island of Topsail! This rare property features four individual 2-bedroom, 1-bath units, each offeri...
Exceptional opportunity to own one of the few quadplexes on the entire island of Topsail! This rare property features four individual 2-bedroom, 1-bath units, each offeri...
Second row sound front lot on Banks Channel with permitted 4-bedroom septic system in place! Ready for you to make your dream home come true, this property has been surve...
This rare find of a double lot parcel - 2 lots being sold combined. which could provide options for future growth to rebuild one larger home, or possibly 2 smaller homes....

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