3589 Sanderling Drive SE Southport, NC 28461 · St James

About this home

NEW PRICE! Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in sought-after St. James Plantation, perfectly situated with views of the 15th tee of the Members Club golf course - and featuring the RARE INCLUSION OF A COVETED SIGNATURE MEMBERSHIP! Step inside from the welcoming covered front porch into a dramatic two-story foyer. The spacious living room, complete with a fireplace and custom built-in shelving, offers the perfect setting to relax while enjoying beautiful golf course views. From both the living room and the dedicated dining room, step onto the screened porch to take in the coastal breeze and serene surroundings. The bright kitchen offers abundant storage and flows seamlessly into the main living areas, alongside a convenient half bath and laundry room. The main-floor primary suite provides a private retreat with a cozy window seat, walk-in closet, and ensuite full bath. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and an expansive 23' x 12' bonus room with extra storage space above the attached two-car garage - ideal for a media room, home office, or guest retreat. HVAC new in 2018, new capacitor 2025. Residents of the gated St. James community enjoy an unmatched coastal lifestyle with world-class amenities, including 81 holes of championship golf, tennis and pickleball courts, croquet facilities, fitness centers, indoor and outdoor pools, and miles of scenic walking and biking trails. Four clubhouses offer a variety of dining options, while the full-service marina features both a restaurant and a convenient on-site pharmacy. Residents also enjoy access to a private oceanfront beach club on Oak Island, providing direct beach access and the perfect setting to experience coastal living at its finest. Some photos have been AI enhanced with furniture.

Facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1997

Lot

0.19 acres

Garage

2 spaces

HOA

$1,380 / annually

Community

St James

County

Brunswick

Stories

2

Construction

Composition, Wood Frame

Roof

Shingle

Foundation

Crawl Space

Water

County Water

Property tax

$1,891 / year (2025)

MLS #

100574586

Features

Directions to 3589 Sanderling Drive SE

St. James Main Gate - travel north on St. James Drive to right hand turn onto Sanderling and bear to the right to #3589 Sanderling.

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About 3589 Sanderling Drive SE

3589 Sanderling Drive SE is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,103 square feet, built in 1997 in St James, Southport, Brunswick County, NC 28461.

107 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 $678,500, typically in about 86 days.

Across ZIP 28461, 550 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $429,000.

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