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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$541Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nick Phillips Group• Landmark Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Castro Real Estate Group Castro-Perez• Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Hampstead
Soundviews and Oceanviews from this waterfront home with private boat dock. Enjoy sunsets over the ICW, boat access to Banks Channel and deeded beach access. Interior features include Vaulted Ceilings with exposed beams, fireplace, and incredible waterviews. Offered fully furnished, this island home is ready to be your private retreat or would make a fantastic rental property.
Hive MLS #40090911
May 11, 2012
Sold
$522,000
$234/sq ft
Feb 21, 2010
Listed
$584,000
$262/sq ft
+15
Soundviews and oceanviews from this deepwater front home with private boat dock. Enjoy sunsets over the ICW, boating and deeded beach access. Interior features include Vaulted Ceilings with exposed beams, fireplace, and incredible waterviews. Offered fully furnished and decorated. Direct deepwater channel from dock to Intracoastal Waterway. Enjoy the best of both worlds of ICW and the beach.
Hive MLS #30426260
Feb 20, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2008
Listed
$569,000
$255/sq ft
Hive MLS #30331714
Nov 22, 2004
Sold
$549,000
$246/sq ft
Jun 28, 2004
Listed
$549,000
$246/sq ft
Hive MLS #30261028
Sep 6, 2002
Sold
$295,000
$132/sq ft
Jan 9, 2002
Listed
$319,600
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,336
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2024
$4,336
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2023
$4,336 (+12.5%)
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2022
$3,852
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2021
$3,852
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2020
$3,852
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2019
$3,852 (+10.7%)
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2018
$3,480
$245,835 + $201,714
$447,549
2017
$3,480 (+1.5%)
$245,835 + $201,714
$447,549
2016
$3,427
$245,835 + $201,714
$447,549
2015
$3,427 (+32.3%)
$245,835 + $200,731
$446,566
2014
$2,590
$245,835 + $200,731
$446,566
Tax history for 53 N Ridge Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,336
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2024
$4,336
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2023
$4,336 (+12.5%)
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2022
$3,852
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2021
$3,852
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2020
$3,852
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2019
$3,852 (+10.7%)
$185,937 + $336,425
$522,362
2018
$3,480
$245,835 + $201,714
$447,549
2017
$3,480 (+1.5%)
$245,835 + $201,714
$447,549
2016
$3,427
$245,835 + $201,714
$447,549
2015
$3,427 (+32.3%)
$245,835 + $200,731
$446,566
2014
$2,590
$245,835 + $200,731
$446,566
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
45 ft.
Lot depth
197 ft.
Lot size
10,145 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,144
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pender County
APN
4234-04-9272-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R5
Residential District
The R-5 residential district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for single family homes and duplexes excluding manufactured homes and recreational vehicles. The regulations of this district permit intensive developments provided the necessary public and/or community water and adequate sewage disposal facilities are available.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Shutters, Window Coverings
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, See Remarks
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Frontage Type: See Remarks
Lot Size : 0.23
Lot Size Dimensions: Irreg
Lot Size Area: 0.23
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Zoning: R5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,477.28
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: North Topsail
Middle Or Junior School: Topsail
High School: Topsail
Location Information
Directions: After crossing Surf City bridge, take first exit from roundabout, continue south on Highway 50. From South Shore Drive, (highway 50), turn right into Sandy Ridge. Right on East Ridge, left on North R
Subdivision Name: Sandy Ridge
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,144
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,145 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Pender County
APN: 4234-04-9272-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Surf City Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
7/10
Surf City Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
9/10
Topsail High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Surf City, NC • 28445
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.15M – $1.39M
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