This beautiful home on a high bluff right on the Intracoastal is move in ready. Wonderful views, privacy on over 2 acres, a quiet neighborhood and more make this property on desirable Howards Lane a must see. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room, den and nicely updated gourmet kitchen with a large walk in pantry right on the water with views forever. Watch the boats go by from your own living room and kitchen! New Roof (2021), new Septic system (2021) , new HVAC system (2023), new hot water heater, 2 car garage with the driveway and sidewalk resurfaced, and newer paint. This home is warm and inviting and can be sold furnished! As a Howards lane resident you can apply for use of the neighborhood boat ramp for a yearly fee. Head a little north to Topsail Island or south to Wrightsville Beach by boat just minutes away. This is such a beautiful neighborhood right on the Intracoastal and in the desirable Topsail School district. Seller is offering $5,000 for buyer to use for rate buy down or credit for closing costs with approved offer. CAMA permit for pier/dock applied for.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
2.63 acresLot Size
$808Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Pugh Real Estate Pugh• Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Bought with Amber Harris Team Harris• Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Be prepared to fall in love w/ this beautifully updated Waterfront home. If you think the Intracoastal Waterway views from the property are stunning, wait until you walk through the doors of this fantastic home. The natural, serene colors & textures perfectly compliment unobstructed views of everything wonderful the ICWW has to offer. The living room is warm & inviting, centered by a lovely wood-burning fireplace and large beautiful windows, capturing even more expansive views of the quintessential old oak trees and the Intracoastal Waterway. You'll also be able to enjoy views of Topsail Island, as this home sits up nice and high on a 2.73 acre lot with Howards Channel almost directly in front of the house, Surf City to the left and Figure 8 to the right. Watching boats travel up & down the ICWW will very likely become one of your favorite past-times. This home offers many great features. To name a few, newly installed roof, freshly painted exterior, new exterior shutters, central vacuum, irrigation system that runs on a separate well. The kitchen will be the heart of the home with top of the line stainless Kitchen Aide appliances, stunning Carrara marble countertops, a classic farm sink, beautiful custom cabinetry, and an impressive walk-in pantry with tons of storage and space. The adjoining den, with it's one of kind sliding barn doors and lovely picture windows, is just as warm & inviting, lending itself to be the perfect place to relax, read a book or just sit & enjoy your surroundings. If this isn't enough, wait until you see the size of your bedrooms & closet spaces! This home's bathrooms are bright & have a timeless classic look. Laundry room is a great size w/ plenty of space for all things laundry/mudroom related. Just off the laundry room is a lovely half bath with a forever classic pocket door. As a Howards Ln resident, you have an opportunity to apply for use of the Forest Sound boat ramp.
Public Records
Mar 21, 2013
Sold
$220,000
$111/sq ft
Hive MLS #30483594
Mar 20, 2013
Sold
$440,000
$221/sq ft
Nov 9, 2012
Listed
$489,900
$246/sq ft
Hive MLS #30476202
Oct 31, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 2012
Listed
$598,900
$301/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,687
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2024
$5,687
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2023
$5,687 (+10.2%)
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2022
$5,158
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2021
$5,158 (+1.1%)
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2020
$5,100 (+2.1%)
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2019
$4,997 (−17.2%)
$426,448 + $147,393
$573,841
2018
$6,038
$533,996 + $132,864
$666,860
2017
$6,038 (+1.1%)
$533,996 + $132,864
$666,860
2016
$5,971 (+0.6%)
$533,996 + $132,864
$666,860
2015
$5,936 (+28.0%)
$533,996 + $132,864
$666,860
2014
$4,637
$533,996 + $132,864
$666,860
Tax history for 309 Howards Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,687
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2024
$5,687
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2023
$5,687 (+10.2%)
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2022
$5,158
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2021
$5,158 (+1.1%)
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2020
$5,100 (+2.1%)
$438,682 + $154,502
$593,184
2019
$4,997 (−17.2%)
$426,448 + $147,393
$573,841
2018
$6,038
$533,996 + $132,864
$666,860
2017
$6,038 (+1.1%)
$533,996 + $132,864
$666,860
2016
$5,971 (+0.6%)
$533,996 + $132,864
$666,860
2015
$5,936 (+28.0%)
$533,996 + $132,864
$666,860
2014
$4,637
$533,996 + $132,864
$666,860
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
181 ft.
Lot depth
286 ft.
Lot size
2.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,876
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pender County
APN
3292-73-3487-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RP
Residential Performance District
The Residential Performance District is intended to allow a variety of residential uses and densities and also limited commercial activities as well as agritourism. Existing or new agricultural and farm uses shall be allowed on undeveloped land prior to development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, On Site, Paved