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About this home
Welcome to 2787 St. James Drive | Experience exceptional golf-course living in the heart of St. James Plantation! Situated on a beautifully landscaped half-acre, level lot, this stunning home offers panoramic views of the Founders 15th tee boxes and fairway. Completely remodeled within the past three years, this home showcases extensive upgrades and thoughtful attention to detail. Enjoy a beautifully renovated kitchen and bathrooms, engineered hardwood flooring, a redesigned staircase, stylish barn doors, Craftsman-style moldings, and updated mechanical systems. The second floor has been enhanced with two finished rooms and an additional full bath, offering exceptional flexibility for guests, hobbies, an office, or additional living space. Permits are available | Start your mornings with coffee on the inviting rocking-chair front porch, then spend your afternoons enjoying spectacular golf-course views from nearly every room in the home. Step outside to relax on the deck or gather around the newly hardscaped fire pit area--the perfect setting for entertaining or enjoying the peaceful coastal Carolina lifestyle | The location is simply exceptional. Enjoy an easy walk to Waterway Park or Founders Country Club, placing recreation, dining, and the best of St. James close at hand | Back On The Market Due To No Fault of Sellers | Membership is Active. Join The Clubs and enjoy the benefits of the St. James lifestyle. Optional club membership provides access to an extraordinary collection of amenities, including: 6 dining opportunities, 5 pools, 4 country clubs, 3 fitness centers, 81 holes of championship golf, 72 fitness classes offered monthly. Championship tennis, pickleball, and croquet | This is more than a beautifully remodeled home--it is an opportunity to embrace an exceptional lifestyle in one of the Carolinas' premier coastal communities | Come see why so many people are proud to call St. James home--and discover all that awaits at 2787 St. James Drive!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2000
- Lot
- 0.5 acres
- Waterfront
- Water Access Comm
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $1,380 / annually
- Community
- St James
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $254
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Composition, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- County Water
- Property tax
- $2,793 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Sep 18, 2026
- MLS #
- 100600892
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- High Ceilings
- Entrance Foyer
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
- Built-in Features
- Dry Bar
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Gas Log
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Outside
- Irrigation System
- On Golf Course
- Level
- Water Access Comm
- Cart Path Side
- Landscaped
- Recreation Nearby
- Shopping Nearby
- Sprinklers in Front
- Sprinklers in Rear
- Golf Course
- Pond
- Golf Fairway
- Golf Tee
Community
- Waterfront Community
- Barbecue
- Basketball Court
- Beach Access
- Beach Rights
- Boat Dock
- Boat Slip - Not Assigned
- Clubhouse
- Comm Garden
- Dog Park
- Exercise Course
- Fitness Center
- Gated
- Golf Course
- Indoor Pool
- Maintenance Common Areas
Parking
- Garage Faces Front
- Attached
- Concrete
- Garage Door Opener
- Lighted
- Paved
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
- Zoned
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Multi Units
Directions to 2787 St James Drive SE
211 To St James Main Gate. Follow straight on St James Drive. Pass Founders Country Club on left, pass Polly Gully Bird Sanctuary. Home will be on the left. Or if you are golfing at Founders Club, 15th tee boxes in front of you, home is 3rd on the left. Awesome location by car or cart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3005 Pine Bay Court, Southport | Oct 23, 2026 | 4 / 4 | 2,999 | $990,000 | $330 |
| 3185 Wexford Way, Southport | Oct 19, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 2,604 | $515,000 | $198 |
| 3890 Big Magnolia Way, Southport | Oct 19, 2026 | 3 / 4 | 3,125 | $980,000 | $314 |
| 2920 Legends Drive, Southport | Oct 16, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 3,373 | $820,000 | $243 |
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About 2787 St James Drive SE
2787 St James Drive SE is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 3,344 square feet, built in 2000, on 0.5 acres in St James, Southport, Brunswick County, NC 28461.
110 other homes are for sale in St James right now (median asking $689,000); 245 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $679,000, typically in about 86 days.
Across ZIP 28461, 237 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $820,000.
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 2787 St James Drive SE
How much is 2787 St James Drive SE?
2787 St James Drive SE is under contract. Its last asking price was $849,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 2787 St James Drive SE have?
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 3,344 square feet.
What neighborhood is 2787 St James Drive SE in?
St James, in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in St James?
245 homes sold in St James in the last 12 months, at a median price of $679,000.
Does 2787 St James Drive SE have an HOA fee?
Yes: $1,380 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 2787 St James Drive SE built?
2000.
Who is the listing broker for 2787 St James Drive SE?
St James Properties LLC, Marina Office (MLS #100600892).
Can I tour 2787 St James Drive SE?
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