Stunning sound and marsh views from this beautiful canal front home with private boat dock and covered boat lift. Enjoy magnificent sunsets overlooking the marsh, sound, and Intracoastal Waterway. Access the beach via the Sandy Ridge neighborhood short cut.
Interior features include vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, sunroom, and incredible water views. This very well maintained primary residence also includes the convenience of a whole house generator, exterior cargo lift, fortified roof, and landscaped yard.
Ground floor two-car garage and storage area offer ample storage options.
This timeless water front property, comprised of two deeded lots, has the best of all worlds in a Topsail Island dream home. Seller will escrow or credit $10,000.00 for dredging around and under dock.
Sold for $1,130,000
$1,130,000
53 N Ridge Lane, Surf City, NC 28445
4beds
2,233sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,231,100 Zestimate®
$506/sqft
$2,708 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,231,100
$1.17M - $1.29M
$2,708/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 03, 2025 at 01:41pm
Listed by:
Nick Phillips Group 910-620-3370,
Landmark Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Diane M Castro-Perez, 245995
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Hampstead
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100510682
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Non Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Combination
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Whole-Home Generator, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Reverse Floor Plan, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,233
- Total interior livable area: 2,233 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Shutters - Functional, Shutters - Board/Hurricane, Outdoor Shower, Irrigation System
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal, ICW, Marsh, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal,Marsh,Sound
- Waterfront features: Pier, Boat Lift, Canal Front, Deeded Water Access, Waterfront
- Frontage type: Canal Front
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Boat Dock, Boat Lift, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Waterfront, Pier
Details
- Parcel number: 42340492720000
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Other, Pilings
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Surf City
- Subdivision: Sandy Ridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Sold | $1,130,000-13%$506/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Contingent | $1,299,000$582/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Price change | $1,299,000-5.5%$582/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000+163.4%$616/sqft |
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| 5/11/2012 | Sold | $522,000$234/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,336 | $522,362 |
| 2023 | $4,336 +12.5% | $522,362 |
| 2022 | $3,852 | $522,362 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28445
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10North Topsail Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.8 mi
- 6/10Topsail Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- 8/10Topsail High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Topsail
- Middle: Topsail
- 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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