One-of-a-Kind Riverfront Sanctuary on 1.49 acres. Overlooking the Cape Fear River, this custom estate offers endless panoramic views and in a private eco-luxury, natural environment just minutes from downtown Southport. A private long pier provides the perfect spot for up-close bird watching, launching a kayak, SUP or sighting Dolphin and watching sail, power & ferry boats go by.
This is an amazing opportunity to own a 3,000 square foot waterfront home that offers views from nearly every window and turn was built in 2017 with a sprawling screened-in porch and upper deck on the back of this beautiful three bedroom/2.5 bath home. Designed for luxury, open living with views from every angle. Porches on both levels, spacious courtyard and gardens. Custom designed & built for peaceful living and entertaining. Active solar efficiency. First-floor primary suite with sitting area and large luxury bathroom. Office/reading room in front of home on first floor and second den on upper level with walk-out to second floor deck. Massive Live Oak Trees frame this unique, one-of-a-kind property.
Waking-up to a window facing the water, pouring coffee overlooking the river and sitting on the screened porch to watch the wildlife and mariners traveling up and down the river...is the life this property offers. Luxuries like privacy, modern conveniences and turnkey investments like solar panels and a newer fortified roof, make ownership even more attractive. No City taxes and no HOA dues are also nice.
Have your ''privacy and best social life, too!'' Enjoy a very peaceful, beautiful waterfront life while enjoying being so very close to downtown Southport where fine and casual dining along with great boutiques, parks, music venues, wine and brew houses, historic museums and quaint biking areas await you. Full-service marinas are also available just minutes away.
Then retreat to your waterfront oasis surrounded by beautiful views and nature. If you like gardening or just watching the birds, you'll also like the cute chicken coop/shed perched in the side yard near the fresh-water pond. This property is surrounded by acres of woodlands with adds to the peaceful tranquility.
When the home was built, careful planning went in to the design and construction. From the custom pine floors sourced from a 120 year old Carolina cotton mill to locally salvaged brick used in the fireplace and combination mud/laundry room, the home has so many treasured details. Combined with an amazing gourmet kitchen boasting an expansive island with high-end appliances, this home has everything to lead the market in luxury waterfront living.
Sunrise. Sunset. Be ready for the jaw-dropping views and tremendous value and lifestyle this property has to offer. Just note that there is just one house like this house. If you want spectacular, this is it!
For sale
Price cut: $130K (9/7)
$2,185,000
1523 Shepard Road SE, Southport, NC 28461
3beds
3,002sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
1.49 Acres Lot
$2,061,900 Zestimate®
$728/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private long pierSpacious courtyard and gardensPorches on both levelsLaunching a kayak supSprawling screened-in porchWindow facing the waterJaw-dropping views
- 106 days
- 1,205
- 71
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda M Pukenas 919-455-7745,
Sea Glass Realty LLC,
Lisa M Fosbury 910-620-9963,
Sea Glass Realty LLC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100580743
Originating MLS: Brunswick County Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry, Office, Den
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Den
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Active Solar, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Mud Room, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Hot Tub, Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Brick, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,002
- Total interior livable area: 3,002 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Paved, Unpaved, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Open, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, See Remarks
- Fencing: Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: ICW, Marsh, River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marsh,River,Water
- Waterfront features: Pier, Deeded Beach Access, Deeded Water Access, Waterfront, Salt Marsh, Water Depth 4+, ICW Front
- Frontage type: River,ICW Front
Lot
- Size: 1.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 123' F x 395' R x 204' B x 464' L
- Features: Boat Dock, Deeded Beach Access, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Waterfront, Pier, Salt Marsh, Water Depth 4+
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks
- Parcel number: 22200002
- Zoning: Co-R-7500
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Southport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $728/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $816,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,519
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 106 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,061,900
$1.96M - $2.16M
$3,010/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2026 | Price change | $2,185,000-5.6%$728/sqft |
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| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $2,315,000-6.1%$771/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,465,000+64.3%$821/sqft |
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| 2/26/2024 | Sold | $1,500,000-9.1%$500/sqft |
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| 1/23/2024 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$550/sqft |
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| 1/15/2024 | Price change | $1,650,000-12%$550/sqft |
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| 12/15/2023 | Price change | $1,875,000-6%$625/sqft |
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| 9/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$665/sqft |
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| 8/1/2023 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$665/sqft |
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| 2/7/2023 | Price change | $1,995,000-11.3%$665/sqft |
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| 11/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000+625.8%$750/sqft |
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| 12/4/2015 | Sold | $310,000$103/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,519 | $816,600 |
| 2024 | $3,519 -0.5% | $816,600 -0.6% |
| 2023 | $3,539 -18.8% | $821,600 +9% |
| 2022 | $4,358 +3% | $753,900 |
| 2021 | $4,233 | $753,900 |
| 2020 | $4,233 | $753,900 |
| 2019 | $4,233 +48.4% | $753,900 +53.6% |
| 2018 | $2,852 +250.6% | $490,790 +220.8% |
| 2017 | $813 | $153,000 |
| 2016 | $813 | $153,000 -36.2% |
| 2015 | $813 -47.3% | $239,820 -13.9% |
| 2014 | $1,543 | $278,391 |
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Neighborhood: 28461
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southport
- Middle: South Brunswick
- High: South Brunswick
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





