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About this home
This lovely golf course home overlooking the Founders 10th green offers a private setting with mature landscaping. Watch the action on the golf course from the screened porch or from the grilling deck! The floor plan allows for easy entertaining and comfortable living. As you enter the home, there is the formal dining room, a coat closet and powder room off the foyer leading into the great room which is light filled, open to the second floor and has a fireplace. The kitchen features all the appliances you will need, a pantry closet, and a breakfast nook with a tiffany-style lamp and conveniently, the washer/dryer closet is in the adjacent hallway. The owners' suite, located on the first floor, presents with a sizable bedroom, a generous walk-in closet and double sinks, a jacuzzi spa tub, and shower in the bathroom. The second floor gives guests their privacy with two bedrooms, a large bonus room (perfect for a game room, crafts or just a space for the grandkids to enjoy) and a full bath with double sinks. Ask your agent for a copy of the special features sheet attached to the listing for more complete information. St. James residents enjoy a gated coastal community with only a quick drive to Oak Island to the beach or Southport for shopping or dining, a private oceanfront beach club, a full-service marina with a restaurant, walking/biking trails, and the Waterway and Woodlands Parks. You can upgrade to a club membership to enjoy golf, indoor/outdoor pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers, tennis, pickle ball and croquet. Start living the amenity-rich St. James lifestyle with all it has to offer in the well-maintained home.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2000
- Lot
- 0.33 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $1,380 / annually
- Community
- St James
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $245
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Composition, Block, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle, Composition
- Foundation
- Block, Crawl Space
- Water
- County Water
- Property tax
- $2,302 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Apr 6, 2026
- MLS #
- 100564291
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Tray Ceiling(s)
- High Ceilings
- Entrance Foyer
- Solid Surface
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Gas Log
- Ceramic Tile
- Hardwood
- Built-In Microwave
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
Outside
- Irrigation System
- On Golf Course
- Wooded
- Golf Course
- Golf Green
Community
- Waterfront Community
- Beach Access
- Beach Rights
- Boat Slip - Assigned
- Clubhouse
- Comm Garden
- Exercise Course
- Fitness Center
- Gated
- Golf Course
- Indoor Pool
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Maintenance Roads
- Marina
- Master Insure
- Pickleball
Parking
- Workshop in Garage
- Garage Faces Side
- Attached
- Garage Door Opener
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Fireplace(s)
- Electric
- Forced Air
- Zoned
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Directions to 2947 Trailwood Drive SE
From 211 at main gate, stay on St James Dr, turn right on Trailwood Dr, #2947 on left
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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| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3144 Wexford Way SE, Southport | Nov 3, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 2,529 | $740,000 | $293 |
| 3693 Wingfoot Drive, Southport | Oct 30, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 2,500 | $722,500 | $289 |
| 3868 Reserve Club Drive, Southport | Oct 30, 2026 | 4 / 4 | 2,767 | $1,097,500 | $397 |
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About 2947 Trailwood Drive SE
2947 Trailwood Drive SE is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,281 square feet, built in 2000, on 0.33 acres in St James, Southport, Brunswick County, NC 28461.
At $559,900, it's 17% above the median asking price ($479,990) of the 183 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Southport today.
That's about $245 per square foot, compared with a Southport median asking price of $253 per square foot.
101 other homes are for sale in St James right now (median asking $699,900); 250 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $680,000, typically in about 85 days.
Across ZIP 28461, 547 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $438,000.
It has been on the market for 215 days.
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 2947 Trailwood Drive SE
How much is 2947 Trailwood Drive SE?
2947 Trailwood Drive SE is listed at $559,900 (about $245 per square foot) as of November 7, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 2947 Trailwood Drive SE have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,281 square feet.
What neighborhood is 2947 Trailwood Drive SE in?
St James, in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
How long has 2947 Trailwood Drive SE been on the market?
215 days. Homes in St James sold after a median of 85 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in St James?
250 homes sold in St James in the last 12 months, at a median price of $680,000.
Does 2947 Trailwood Drive SE have an HOA fee?
Yes: $1,380 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 2947 Trailwood Drive SE built?
2000.
Who is the listing broker for 2947 Trailwood Drive SE?
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage (MLS #100564291). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 2947 Trailwood Drive SE?
Yes. Tap “Schedule a tour,” pick a time, and we'll call to confirm — or call or text (910) 395-1000.