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Southport, North Carolina Real Estate & Homes for Sale

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About Southport

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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4983 Kona Court  Primary Photo $249,0004983 Kona Court Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
3660 Willow Lake Drive Se Primary Photo $442,5003660 Willow Lake Drive Se Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full 1 partial
4909 Dreamweaver Court  Primary Photo $234,9004909 Dreamweaver Court Southport, NC 28461 beds: 2 baths: 2 full
302 W 11th Street  Primary Photo $549,000302 W 11th Street Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full 1 partial
4183 Vanessa Drive Se Primary Photo $390,0004183 Vanessa Drive Se Southport, NC 28461 beds: 4 baths: 2 full 1 partial
534 Prospect Road Primary Photo $285,000534 Prospect Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
4134 Vanessa Drive Se Primary Photo $298,0004134 Vanessa Drive Se Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
1015 E Moore Street Primary Photo $250,0001015 E Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 beds: 4 baths: 2 full
3590 Wood Crest Lane Primary Photo $775,0003590 Wood Crest Lane Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 3 full
81 Shands Road  Primary Photo $369,00081 Shands Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
4457 Willow Moss Way Primary Photo $434,9004457 Willow Moss Way Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
1142 Spincast Road  Primary Photo $479,0001142 Spincast Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 4 baths: 2 full 1 partial
4100 Marsh Grove Lane  Primary Photo $314,9004100 Marsh Grove Lane Southport, NC 28461 beds: 2 baths: 2 full
4916 Pine Island Drive Primary Photo $449,5004916 Pine Island Drive Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 3 full
1004 Bussells Turn Se Primary Photo $929,9001004 Bussells Turn Se Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full 1 partial
126 Park Avenue Primary Photo $369,000126 Park Avenue Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
1045 Downrigger Trail Primary Photo $443,2851045 Downrigger Trail Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
1036 Downrigger Trail Primary Photo $440,0001036 Downrigger Trail Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
208 Sand Dollar Lane Primary Photo $725,000208 Sand Dollar Lane Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full 1 partial
4433 Wildrye Drive Se Primary Photo $899,9004433 Wildrye Drive Se Southport, NC 28461 beds: 4 baths: 4 full
3350 Club Villa Drive Se Primary Photo $329,9003350 Club Villa Drive Se Southport, NC 28461 beds: 2 baths: 2 full
609 Birdie Lane Primary Photo $369,900609 Birdie Lane Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
304 W 11th Street Primary Photo $539,000304 W 11th Street Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full 1 partial
3820 Timber Stream Drive Se Primary Photo $490,0003820 Timber Stream Drive Se Southport, NC 28461 beds: 4 baths: 2 full 1 partial
1621 E Navajo Road Primary Photo $258,9991621 E Navajo Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
2537 St James Drive Se Primary Photo $499,9002537 St James Drive Se Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 3 full
549 Eagle Lane Primary Photo $445,000549 Eagle Lane Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
1050 Spruce Road Primary Photo $235,0001050 Spruce Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 2 baths: 2 full
1075 Filmore Road Primary Photo $334,0001075 Filmore Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
3805 Druary Lane Primary Photo $614,9003805 Druary Lane Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 3 full 1 partial
2900 Irwin Drive Se Primary Photo $674,9002900 Irwin Drive Se Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full 1 partial
421 Cades Trail Primary Photo $838,000421 Cades Trail Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full 1 partial
4272 Loblolly Circle Primary Photo $629,0004272 Loblolly Circle Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
110 W Nash Street Primary Photo $739,657110 W Nash Street Southport, NC 28461 beds: 4 baths: 2 full 1 partial
3030 Marsh Winds Circle Primary Photo $274,9003030 Marsh Winds Circle Southport, NC 28461 beds: 2 baths: 2 full
702 E Moore Street Primary Photo $239,000702 E Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 beds: 1 baths: 1 full
702 E Moore Street Primary Photo $259,000702 E Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 beds: 1 baths: 1 full
2990 Trailwood Drive Se Primary Photo $850,0002990 Trailwood Drive Se Southport, NC 28461 beds: 4 baths: 4 full 1 partial
4189 Cambridge Cove Road Primary Photo $449,9004189 Cambridge Cove Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
4021 Brick Path Lane Se Primary Photo $350,0004021 Brick Path Lane Se Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
998 N Caswell Avenue Primary Photo $425,000998 N Caswell Avenue Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full 1 partial
1130 Winston Salem Road Primary Photo $239,0001130 Winston Salem Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
602 N Lord Street Primary Photo $447,000602 N Lord Street Southport, NC 28461 beds: 2 baths: 1 full
1379 Grace Road Primary Photo $249,9001379 Grace Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
488 Jabbertown Road Primary Photo $394,900488 Jabbertown Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
492 Jabbertown Road Primary Photo $394,900492 Jabbertown Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
470 Jabbertown Road Primary Photo $394,900470 Jabbertown Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
79 S Fayetteville Road S Primary Photo $243,00079 S Fayetteville Road S Southport, NC 28461 beds: 2 baths: 2 full
4929 Montserrat Drive Primary Photo $318,0004929 Montserrat Drive Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
3350 Club Villas Drive Primary Photo $279,0003350 Club Villas Drive Southport, NC 28461 beds: 2 baths: 2 full
2577 Parkridge Drive Primary Photo $899,9002577 Parkridge Drive Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 3 full 3 partial
1155 N Caswell Avenue Primary Photo $538,0001155 N Caswell Avenue Southport, NC 28461 beds: 4 baths: 3 full 1 partial
1014 Long Leaf Road Primary Photo $331,9001014 Long Leaf Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
1028 Long Leaf Road Primary Photo $309,9001028 Long Leaf Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
1053 Downrigger Trail Primary Photo $435,4151053 Downrigger Trail Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
1116 Spincast Road Primary Photo $415,0001116 Spincast Road Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
406 Trevally Court  Primary Photo $386,810406 Trevally Court Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full 1 partial
337 Marina View Drive Primary Photo $499,000337 Marina View Drive Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 3 full
1032 Downrigger Trail Primary Photo $408,7201032 Downrigger Trail Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full
410 Trevally Court  Primary Photo $366,610410 Trevally Court Southport, NC 28461 beds: 3 baths: 2 full 1 partial
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Southport Home & Community Information

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.

The History of 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.

Schools & Education

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.

Economy & Job Opportunities

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.

Things to Do in Southport

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:

  • Fort Johnson - Originally built to protect Southport from pirates and privateers, it now houses the Southport Museum and North Carolina Maritime Museum.

  • Salt Marsh Boardwalk - A 1/8 mile, wooden walk with beautiful views of the river and barrier islands.

  • Explore the commercial districts' shopping and dining in downtown, Water Tower and Up-Town. Sidewalks connect downtown to Water Tower, making it easy to explore.

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Brunswick County
Demographic Information

136,693POPULATION
AS OF 2020
25 minutesAVERAGE
COMMUTE TIME
$59,763MEDIAN
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$34,528PER CAPITA
INCOME
127POPULATION
PER SQUARE MILE
846.97SQUARE MILES
OF LAND
92.0%HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATE
29.5%BACHELOR'S DEGREE
OR HIGHER
Fips
Fips Code 37019
Population
2020 to 2021 Change up 5.5%
2010 Count 107,431
2021 Estimate 144,215
2010 Estimate 107,429
Age Distribution (Years Old)
0 to 4 3.6%
5 to 17 14.6%
18 to 64 49.1%
65 and Older 32.7%
Gender
Male 48.0%
Female 52.0%
Computer and Internet use
Households with a computer 93.9%
Households with a broadband Internet subscription 88.1%
Language
English is Second Language, Age 5+ 4.9%
English is First Language, Age 5+ 95.1%
Veterans
Veterans 13,451
Income
People in Poverty 11.2%
Housing
Total Housing Units 92,178
Households 59,416
Average Household Size 2.30
Owner-Occupied 80.9%
Multi-Family 10.2%
Owner-Occupied Median Value $220,400
Median selected monthly owner costs -with a mortgage $1,403
Median selected monthly owner costs -without a mortgage $459
Median gross rent $984
Building Permits
New Private Housing Issued 2020 5,249
Years at Residence
1 Year or More 86.3%
Less Than 1 Year 13.7%
Business and Employment
Private non-farm Establishments 2,639
Private non-farm Employment 28,417
Private non-farm Employment Growth up 1.4%
Nonemployer Establishments 11,453
Number of Firms 10,065
Business Production
Value of Shipments $1,982,957,000
Wholesale Trade $237,118,000
Retail Trade $1,125,773,000
Retail Sales Per Capita $10,029
Accommodation and Food Services $180,820,000

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