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Southport, NC epitomizes all of the serene, tranquil charm and beauty pictured in travel magazines and on postcards. Spend an afternoon enjoying one of the community's local waterfront community parks. In front of you, the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Fear River and Intercoastal Waterway combine in a freshwater-saltwater mixture home to large, ocean liners and tiny, sailboats. Located on the southern tip of North Carolina's mainland coast, Southport offers visitors and residents the amenities of a larger, resort destination wrapped in the picturesque charm of a small, maritime village.
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Despite its popularity as a vacation destination, Southport remains a relatively small community. In the 2010 census, 676 families and just over 2,300 people called the sea town home. Many more people come for the summer season with upwards of 50,000 people flocking to town for the annual Fourth of July Festival.
Buyers looking to discover their own personal slice of Southport will find a variety of housing options from single-family homes and condominiums to lots available for custom-built homes. Statistics show that more than 70 percent of homeowners and 22 percent of renters spend less than 30 percent of their income on housing costs, speaking to the affordability of life in Southport.
Throughout the town, home buyers have their choice of neighborhoods and communities with spectacular views. Choose from waterfront, marina-view, golf course adjacent and riverfront homes. St. James Plantation is one of Southport's most popular communities featuring four golf courses, space for 4,500 homes and five, distinct neighborhoods. Browse the latest real estate listings in Southport.
Life in Southport began as early 1524, when Spanish explorers wrecked off the coast. The explorers spent time in the area as they rebuilt their ship, which was the first European vessel to be built in the New World. By the mid-18th century, the town was a bustling port known as Smithville. To promote the town's importance as a seaport, the town was renamed Southport in 1887.
Students in Southport attend the Brunswick County School System, which includes Southport Elementary School, South Brunswick Middle School and South Brunswick High School. Search homes for sale in Southport by school district.
Southport, NC has been home to a variety of movie and television sets, earning it the nickname Hollywood East. The commercial fishing industry also thrives in Southport. Additionally, commuters find access to a number of thriving industries throughout Brunswick County. Some of the top employers include The Brunswick County Board of Education, County of Brunswick, Wal-Mart and Food Lion. Additionally, Southport sits between the major metropolitan hubs of Wilmington and Myrtle Beach.
Southport, NC offers all of the amenities of a vacation destination in a quaint, charming package. The town features beautiful marshlands, public boat access, community parks and gourmet dining. Some of the can not miss attractions in Southport include:
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