Wilmington, NC relocation guide
Moving to Topsail Beach, NC
$691,200Median home value
Pender CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Topsail Beach
The quiet southern tip of Topsail Island, a small town of beach cottages and strict low-density character. Topsail Beach is known for the Missiles and More Museum, sea turtle nesting, and uncrowded sands. It's the island's sleepiest corner — deliberately so.
Home prices in Topsail Beach
The median home value in Topsail Beach is $691,200.
Top places in Topsail Beach
- Topsail Beach shoreline — quiet Atlantic swimming
- Missiles and More Museum — the island's WWII history
- Sea turtle nesting — summer patrols on the beach
- The south end inlet — fishing and birding
Commuting from Topsail Beach
- Surf City is about 15 minutes north on the island.
- Wilmington is roughly 1 hour south via US-17.
- Wilmington International Airport is about 1 hour away.
Topsail Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Topsail Beach, NC?
The median home value in Topsail Beach is $691,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Topsail Beach, NC?
Surf City is about 15 minutes north on the island.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.