Welcome to 3688 Emerson Dr located in the prestigious Reserve section of St James Plantation. This custom-built Crane Parade of homes property is meticulously maintained and cared for inside and out. The 2633 sq ft has a bright open floorplan. The professional kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living room areas. The home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an outdoor shower hot tub and even a tiled dog wash station in the garage. Plenty of storage between the oversized garage with storage closets and a full access attic. The cozy living room and EZ Breeze porch each have a stone fireplace. Your completely private, fenced backyard has lush landscaping and pond view. Sit on your back deck and enjoy the St James lifestyle.
Sold for $1,062,500
$1,062,500
3688 Emerson Drive, Southport, NC 28461
3beds
2,634sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2019
0.32 Acres Lot
$1,062,400 Zestimate®
$403/sqft
$3,468 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,062,400
$1.01M - $1.12M
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Lush landscapingPond viewBack deckCompletely private fenced backyardOutdoor shower hot tub
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Listed by:
Bill A Steinhardt 973-222-8409,
St James Properties LLC
Bought with:
Debi L Gallo, 187601
St James Properties LLC, Marina Office
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100554295
Originating MLS: Brunswick County Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Brunswick County Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Sunroom, Office, Laundry
Heating
- Propane, Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Electric, Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Sound System, Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Hot Tub, Pantry, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Thermal Doors
- Attic: Floored,Walk-In
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,634
- Total interior livable area: 2,634 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Irrigation System, Gas Grill, DP50 Windows, Gas Log, Thermal Doors
- Fencing: 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: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola
- Parcel number: 219eh010
- Zoning: Sj-Epud
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: St James
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Beach Access, Beach Rights, Clubhouse, Comm Garden, Pool, Dog Park, Exercise Course, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Jogging Path, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Pickleball, Picnic Area, Playground, Restaurant, RV Parking, Security, Sidewalks, Storage, Street Lights, Trash, Club Membership
- HOA fee: $1,200 annually
- HOA name: St James Properties
- HOA phone: 910-253-4805
Location
- Region: Southport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $403/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $749,490
- Annual tax amount: $3,011
- Date on market: 2/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,USDA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $1,062,500-7.5%$403/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100554295 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2026 | Pending sale | $1,149,000$436/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100554295 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000-0.1%$436/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100554295 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,149,999$437/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100522679 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $1,149,999-4.2%$437/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100522679 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $1,199,999-3.9%$456/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100522679 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $1,249,000-3.8%$474/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100522679 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+969.1%$493/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100522679 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2014 | Sold | $121,500$46/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,011 | $749,490 |
| 2024 | $3,011 | $749,490 |
| 2023 | $3,011 +11.6% | $749,490 +51.3% |
| 2022 | $2,698 0% | $495,330 |
| 2021 | $2,698 | $495,330 |
| 2020 | $2,698 | $495,330 +111.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $234,000 +175.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $85,000 |
| 2017 | -- | $85,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $85,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $85,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28461
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Virginia Williamson ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 7.6 mi
- 4/10South Brunswick MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- 4/10South Brunswick HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi
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.
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