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    • Price cut: $19K (6/15)
    $820,000

    2738 Oak Forest Drive, Southport, NC 28461

    4beds
    2,760sqft
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    $4,774/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2011
    0.43 Acres Lot
    $797,700 Zestimate®
    $297/sqft
    $115/mo HOA

    What's special

    Perfectly positioned in the highly sought-after Woodlands Park section of St. James Plantation, this beautifully updated Craftsman-style home combines timeless character, modern upgrades, and peaceful pond views to create the ideal coastal retreat. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and over 2,700 square feet of living space, this home was designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. From the moment you arrive, the inviting curb appeal and charming front porch set the tone for what awaits inside. Fresh interior paint, new downstairs flooring, and abundant natural light create a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout the home. The spacious living room is anchored by custom built-in bookshelves and flows seamlessly into the stunning remodeled kitchen, featuring quartz countertops with a matching backsplash, a large center island, and all-new GE Café Series appliances. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers flexibility for guests, working from home, or multi-generational living with four spacious bedrooms and multiple gathering spaces. The primary suite serves as a relaxing retreat with tranquil backyard views and an updated spa-inspired bathroom complete with new tile and vanity finishes. Step outside and enjoy one of the home's most captivating features - the serene pond setting. Whether enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding in the evening, the backyard offers privacy, beauty, and functionality with a newly installed decorative fence. Solar panels provide impressive energy efficiency and help keep electric bills surprisingly low for a home of this size. A new Fortified Roof was installed in 2022 Located within one of the area's premier gated coastal communities, residents enjoy access to world-class amenities, golf, walking trails, marina, restaurants, and the unmatched lifestyle that St. James Plantation is known for. This is more than just a home - it's the lifestyle buyers have been waiting for.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Patricia M Earp 919-906-9090,

    Realty ONE Group Dockside North

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100572422MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Brunswick County Association of Realtors

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry, Office
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Laundry
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Office
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Propane, Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Electric, Solar
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Multi Units
      Appliances
      • Included: Vented Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Double Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher
      • Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet, Tile
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,760
      • Total interior livable area: 2,760 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Lighted, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Front Porch
      • Exterior features: Irrigation System, Gas Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Gas Log
      • Fencing: Metal/Ornamental,Back Yard
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Pond
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Pond
      • Waterfront features: None, Pond
      • Frontage type: Pond Front
      Lot
      • Size: 0.43 Acres
      • Dimensions: 30 x 26 x 206 x 65 x 48 x 44 x 171
      • Features: Level, Landscaped, Sprinklers in Front, Sprinklers in Rear
      Details
      • Parcel number: 219ja026
      • Zoning: Sj-Epud
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Fiber Cement, Wood Frame, Stone Veneer
      • Foundation: Raised, Slab
      • Roof: Architectural Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2011

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: County Sewer
      • Water: County Water
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: St James
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $1,380 annually
      • HOA name: St James POA
      • HOA phone: 910-253-4805
      Location
      • Region: Southport

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $297/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $776,880
      • Annual tax amount: $3,121
      • Date on market: 5/8/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 78 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $797,700

        $758,000 - $838,000

        $3,258/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/24/2026Contingent$820,000$297/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100572422 Report a problem
        6/15/2026Price change$820,000-2.3%$297/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100572422 Report a problem
        5/31/2026Price change$839,000-2.3%$304/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100572422 Report a problem
        5/19/2026Price change$859,000-1.2%$311/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100572422 Report a problem
        5/8/2026Listed for sale$869,000+12.1%$315/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100572422 Report a problem
        10/22/2025Sold$775,000-3%$281/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100496765 Report a problem
        9/16/2025Contingent$799,000$289/sqft
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        8/29/2025Price change$799,000-2.4%$289/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100496765 Report a problem
        7/22/2025Price change$819,000-6.4%$297/sqft
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        6/16/2025Price change$875,000-4.8%$317/sqft
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        4/17/2025Listed for sale$919,000$333/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100496765 Report a problem
        3/27/2025Contingent$919,000$333/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100496765 Report a problem
        3/26/2025Listed for sale$919,000+743.1%$333/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100496765 Report a problem
        3/11/2011Sold$109,000-23.9%$39/sqft
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        6/25/2010Sold$143,200-40.1%$52/sqft
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        6/20/2006Sold$239,000$87/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,122 $776,880
        2024$3,122 $776,880
        2023$3,122 +9.3%$776,880 +48.2%
        2022$2,856 +0%$524,270
        2021$2,856 $524,270
        2020$2,856 $524,270
        2019$2,856 +17.8%$524,270 +294.9%
        2018$2,425 $132,770
        2017$2,425 $132,770
        2016$2,425 $132,770 -70.7%
        2015$2,425 +19.9%$453,610 +10.4%
        2014$2,023 $410,810
        2013-- --
        2012-- --
        2010-- --
        2009-- --
        2008-- --
        2007-- --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Saint James

        Getting around

        2 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        25 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Virginia Williamson
        • 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.

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