2555 St James Drive SE 502, Southport, NC 28461
$579,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
1,350
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$579,000
List Date:
2/13/2026
Last Modified:
3/01/2026
Description
Wake up to panoramic views of St. James Marina from this beautifully updated 1st floor Shipwatch condo in St. James Plantation. Ideally located in one of Southport's most desirable gated communities. This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and low-maintenance living. The third bedroom/bathroom doubles as a lockout with its own private entrance and kitchenette. Step inside to find an open-concept living area filled with natural light and a private screened porch that's perfect for enjoying your morning jo and evening cocktails while watching boats come and go. New impressive upgrades you will love include flooring, quartz countertops, appliances, toilets, vanities, plumbing and lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, fireplace mantel, garbage disposal, hardware, HVACS and water heater in 2024. The spacious primary suite boasts water views, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bath. A split floor plan offers privacy for guests or a home office. As part of St. James Plantation, you'll enjoy world-class amenities including multiple golf courses, a private beach club, fitness centers, pools, tennis courts, pickleball and miles of walking and biking trails. Want more? How about a full-service marina with Beacon 315 Restaurant and Tiki Bar located right beside you, The Apothecary boutique pharmacy, kayak launch, dog parks, and an outdoor amphitheater just to name a few. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a vacation getaway, or an investment opportunity, this marina-front condo offers the best of coastal living in a vibrant community just minutes from historic downtown Southport and Oak Island's pristine beaches. Enjoy coastal living at its best and own a front-row seat of paradise on the water.
More Information MLS# 100554539
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 3
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1350
# Rooms: 6
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Half: 0
# Baths - Total: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1350
# Bedrooms: 3
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Condominium
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 428.89
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-02-13
Listing Price: 579000
Current Price: $579,000
Location Information
Unit #: 502
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Southport
Street #: 2555
Street Name: St James
Street Suffix: Drive
Post Direction: SE
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
Subdivision: St James
Geo Lat: 33.928406
Geo Lon: -78.126392
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: No
Directions to Property: take St James Drive to 2555 St James Dr unit is in building 5
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland
Horses Y/N: No
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 478670
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1922.72
Deed Book: 5403
Deed Page: 408
Legal: U-502 PH-5 Shipwatch Villas Pl-cb 8/241-247
Broker Owner: No
PID: 235ff00502
Tax Identifier: 235ff00502
Plat Book: 8
Plat Page: 241-247
Special Assessments: none to date
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: Stj-EPUD
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
School District: Brunswick County Schools
Elementary School: Virginia Williamson
Middle School: South Brunswick
High School: South Brunswick
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
On Site: 1
Paved: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Barbecue: 1
Beach Access: 1
Boat Dock: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Comm Garden: 1
Community Pool: 1
Dog Park: 1
Exercise Course: 1
Fitness Center: 1
Gated: 1
Golf Course: 1
Indoor Pool: 1
Maint - Comm Areas: 1
Maint - Grounds: 1
Maint - Roads: 1
Management: 1
Marina: 1
Park: 1
Pickleball: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Playground: 1
Restaurant: 1
RV/Boat Storage: 1
Security: 1
Club Membership: 1
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 1380
Association Name: St James POA/CAS
Association Phone: 9102534805
Association Fee 2/Year: 6800
Association Name 2: Shipwatch Villas HOA
Association Phone 2: 9104540700
Attic
None: 1
Basement
None: 1
Frontage Type
Marina Front: 1
Handicap Accessible
None: 1
View Type
ICW View: 1
Marina: 1
Water: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Unit Type
3 Bedroom: 1
Lot Water Features
Water Access Comm: 1
Exterior Features
Cluster Mailboxes: 1
Current Service Providers
Fuel Vendor Provider: RD White
Exterior Finish
Fiber Cement: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Raised: 1
Slab: 1
Flooring
LVT/LVP: 1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank: 1
Above or Below Ground: Below Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: Yes
Owned or Leased: Leased
Lessor Name and Contact: RD White
Green Bldg Certify
None: 1
Green Bldg Features
None: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Porch: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Screened: 1
Pool Features
None: 1
Roof
Architectural Shingle: 1
Levels
One: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Lot Features
Other: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Maintained: 1
Paved: 1
Private Road: 1
Trash Collection
City Pick-UP: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Heated SqFt
1200 - 1399: 1
Heating
Fireplace(s): 1
Forced Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
County Sewer: 1
Water Source
County Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Built-In Microwave: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Electric Range: 1
Mini Refrigerator: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas: 1
Gas Log: 1
Great Room: 1
Furnished
Negotiable: 1
Interior Features
Blinds/Shades: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Gas Log: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Pantry: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Closet: 1
Dining Room Type
Combination: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Breakfast Nook: 1
Breakfast Nook Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: First
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 2000
Property Features
Frontage Type: Marina Front
Handicap Accessible: None
View Type: ICW View; Marina; Water
Attic: None
Basement: None
Construction: Wood Frame
Unit Type: 3 Bedroom
Exterior Features: Cluster Mailboxes
Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement
Fencing: None
Foundation: Raised; Slab
Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank
Green Bldg Certify: None
Green Bldg Features: None
Parking Features: Additional Parking; On Site; Paved
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened
Pool Features: None
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Levels: One
Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
Lot Features: Other
Lot Water Features: Water Access Comm
Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump
Heating: Fireplace(s); Forced Air; Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: County Sewer
Water Source: County Water
Fireplace Features: Gas; Gas Log; Great Room
Flooring: LVT/LVP
Furnished: Negotiable
Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; Kitchen Island; Pantry
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Heated SqFt: 1200 - 1399
Dining Room Type: Combination
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Barbecue; Beach Access; Boat Dock; Clubhouse; Comm Garden; Community Pool; Dog Park; Exercise Course; Fitness Center; Gated; Golf Course; Indoor Pool; Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Grounds; Maint - Roads; Management; Marina; Park; Pickleball; Picnic Area; Playground; Restaurant; RV/Boat Storage; Security; Club Membership; Club Membership
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Breakfast Nook; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Information
Master Bedroom
Length: 12.40
Width: 20.60
Level: First
Bedroom 1
Length: 11.20
Width: 10.80
Level: First
Bedroom 2
Length: 14.90
Width: 11.20
Level: First
Kitchen
Length: 9.40
Width: 10.30
Level: First
Living Room
Length: 16.00
Width: 16.00
Level: First
Breakfast Nook
Length: 10.40
Width: 12.70
Level: First
Listing Office:
St James Properties LLC
IDX
Last Updated: March - 01 - 2026
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