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About this home
Custom built in 2015 by Guild Member and renowned builder George Crane, this exceptional home is perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac and enjoys a tranquil, private rear-yard setting. Designed for today's lifestyle, the open and highly sought-after floor plan seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living through a stunning wall of windows spanning the rear of the home, bringing natural light and spectacular landscaped views into the living spaces. The thoughtfully designed main level features a spacious owner's suite, private guest suite, dedicated office/den, chef's kitchen, and private dining room. The open living areas create the perfect environment for both everyday living and entertaining while taking full advantage of the home's exceptional privacy and picturesque surroundings. Upstairs offers incredible flexibility with a bonus room, an additional bedroom and full bath, a massive FROG, and generous walk-in attic storage. Quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and beautiful landscape views combine to create a home that is both elegant and comfortable. The rear yard is an outdoor lovers dream, featuring a pergola with a rain resistant retractable cover, outdoor kitchen, landscape lighting, stone walking paths, mature plantings, birdhouses, and water features. It is truly a place to relax and enjoy everything nature has to offer. Additional value comes in the form of an encapsulated crawl space, enlarged garage with workshop area, whole-house generator with automatic transfer switch, transferable home warranty, and numerous custom features throughout. The owners have taken exquisite care of this home, and it shows. There are many additional details to discover during your showing. Don't miss this opportunity to make this exceptional home your own.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2015
- Lot
- 0.42 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $1,380 / annually
- Community
- St James
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $304
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Block, Raised, Crawl Space
- Listed
- Sep 15, 2026
- MLS #
- 100603554
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- High Ceilings
- Entrance Foyer
- Whole-Home Generator
- Bookcases
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Blinds/Shades
- Gas Log
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Wood
Outside
- Cul-De-Sac
- Wooded
- Landscaped
- None
Community
- Barbecue
- Beach Access
- Comm Garden
- Dog Park
- Exercise Course
- Gated
- Jogging Path
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Maintenance Grounds
- Maintenance Roads
- Management
- Master Insure
- Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Security
Parking
- Concrete
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Fireplace(s)
- Electric
- Zoned
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Directions to 2556 Shellbark Court
Seaside gate to PIne Forest to Parkridge to right on Pepperbush to left on Shellbark
Schools
- Elementary
- Virginia Williamson
- Middle
- South Brunswick
- High
- South Brunswick
As listed in the MLS (Brunswick County Schools). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this in St James
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4003 Newhall Court, Southport | Oct 29, 2026 | 3 / 4 | 3,948 | $1,625,000 | $412 |
| 4276 Loblolly Circle SE, Southport | Oct 26, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 3,226 | $683,000 | $212 |
| 2787 St James Drive SE, Southport | Oct 23, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 3,344 | $835,000 | $250 |
| 2920 Legends Drive, Southport | Oct 16, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 3,373 | $820,000 | $243 |
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Our take on 2556 Shellbark Court
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 in St James, Southport, was built in 2015 and offers 4,239 square feet with three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The primary suite is downstairs. Inside, high ceilings, an entrance foyer, a kitchen island, bookcases, and wood flooring stand out. A gas log fireplace, zoned heat pump with central air, and a whole-home generator are also part of the property.
The lot is 0.42 acres on a cul-de-sac, wooded and landscaped. A two-car garage and concrete parking complete the outdoor setup. The community offers gated access, beach access, walking trails, a jogging path, a playground, a park, a dog park, a community garden, and a picnic area, with an annual HOA fee of $1,380.
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About 2556 Shellbark Court
2556 Shellbark Court is a 3-bedroom, 4-bath home of about 4,239 square feet, built in 2015, on 0.42 acres in St James, Southport, Brunswick County, NC 28461.
103 other homes are for sale in St James right now (median asking $699,000); 247 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $680,000, typically in about 86 days.
Across ZIP 28461, 547 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $439,000.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 2556 Shellbark Court
How much is 2556 Shellbark Court?
2556 Shellbark Court is under contract. Its last asking price was $1,289,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 2556 Shellbark Court have?
3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with about 4,239 square feet.
What neighborhood is 2556 Shellbark Court in?
St James, in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in St James?
247 homes sold in St James in the last 12 months, at a median price of $680,000.
Does 2556 Shellbark Court have an HOA fee?
Yes: $1,380 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 2556 Shellbark Court built?
2015.
Who is the listing broker for 2556 Shellbark Court?
St James Properties LLC (MLS #100603554).
Can I tour 2556 Shellbark Court?
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