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About this home
5 bedroom, 4 bath Oceanfront home with an open living concept and has spectacular ocean views. This home features 2 master bedrooms with large tubs and a separate shower. The 3rd bedroom has a shared private shower as well. On the outside you will find a hot tub, an enclosed shower, fish cleaning sink and station along with a 10' x 10' sun deck with benches on you way down the walkway to the ocean. New metal roof in 2021, all windows and external doors were replaced in 2021. Depending on property permitting, you may be able to install an oceanfront pool. Survey with Static vegetation line on file
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2003
- Lot
- 0.95 acres
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Community
- Crystal Shores
- County
- Onslow
- Price per sq ft
- $573
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Other, Pilings
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $11,632 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Aug 20, 2026
- MLS #
- 100569490
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- High Ceilings
- Whirlpool
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Furnished
- Hot Tub
- Pantry
- Reverse Floor Plan
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
- Gas Log
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- LVT/LVP
- Carpet
Outside
- Outdoor Shower
- Ocean Side
- Marsh
- Ocean
- Sound
Community
- None
Parking
- On Site
- Paved
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Forced Air
- Central Air
Directions to 388 New River Inlet Road
Hwy 210 toward Topsail Island. Cross the highrise bridge to Topsail and turn left on New River Inlet Rd. Home is on the right.
Schools
- Elementary
- Dixon
- Middle
- Dixon
- High
- Dixon
As listed in the MLS (Onslow). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this in Crystal Shores
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 405 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach | Nov 13, 2026 | 5 / 4 | 3,296 | $2,230,000 | $677 |
| 5 Osprey Circle, North Topsail Beach | Jul 10, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 2,391 | $1,000,000 | $418 |
| 9 Osprey Drive, North Topsail Beach | Jun 24, 2026 | 5 / 4 | 2,811 | $1,635,000 | $582 |
| 19 Osprey Drive, North Topsail Beach | Apr 15, 2026 | 4 / 5 | 2,660 | $1,725,000 | $648 |
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Our take on 388 New River Inlet Road
Written by the Buddy Blake Team from the listing photos and MLS data. Not part of the MLS listing or the listing broker's description.
This two-story property sits on an ocean-side lot of just under an acre in the Crystal Shores area of North Topsail Beach. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms and four bathrooms across about 2,880 square feet. The primary suite is on the lower level, and the upper level opens onto a long deck with white railings and outdoor seating. The interior details also note vaulted and high ceilings, a pantry, and a gas log fireplace.
Outside, a boardwalk runs from the lot over the dunes toward the beach, and decks and staircases wrap the elevated structure. A hot tub and an outdoor shower are part of the setup, with the hot tub on the lower deck. Views from the property include the ocean, the sound, and nearby marsh. Parking is on site and paved, the property is served by public utilities, and it has a metal roof.
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About 388 New River Inlet Road
388 New River Inlet Road is a 5-bedroom, 4-bath home of about 2,880 square feet, built in 2003, on 0.95 acres in Crystal Shores, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County, NC 28460.
6 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $1,680,000, typically in about 114 days.
Across ZIP 28460, 58 5-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $495,000.
It has been on the market for 86 days.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for waterfront, condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 388 New River Inlet Road
How much is 388 New River Inlet Road?
388 New River Inlet Road is listed at $1,650,000 (about $573 per square foot) as of November 14, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 388 New River Inlet Road have?
5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with about 2,880 square feet.
What neighborhood is 388 New River Inlet Road in?
Crystal Shores, in North Topsail Beach, Onslow County, North Carolina.
How long has 388 New River Inlet Road been on the market?
86 days. Homes in Crystal Shores sold after a median of 114 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Crystal Shores?
6 homes sold in Crystal Shores in the last 12 months, at a median price of $1,680,000.
Is 388 New River Inlet Road waterfront?
Yes — the MLS lists it as a waterfront property.
When was 388 New River Inlet Road built?
2003.
Who is the listing broker for 388 New River Inlet Road?
Legacy Real Estate Group (MLS #100569490). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 388 New River Inlet Road?
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