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$749,000

3553 E Medinah Avenue, Southport, NC 28461
Southport, NC 28461
Listed by Hank Troscianiec & Associates · Keller Williams Innovate-OKI
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Living area
3,786 sqft
Year built
2002

About this home

Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac and embraced by the serene beauty of a nature preserve, this beautiful 4 bedroom, 5 bath Low Country residence offers an exceptional blend of timeless elegance, refined craftsmanship, privacy, and effortless coastal living. A grand entrance framed by stately brick columns welcomes you into a home where custom design is showcased throughout. The first floor features beautiful real hardwood flooring, a private office with custom built ins, an elegant formal dining room, and a breathtaking vaulted great room centered around a stunning fireplace and framed by exquisite custom cabinetry. The oversized primary suite is a private retreat, offering a peaceful sitting area, a dramatic wall of windows that fills the space with natural light, and an en suite bath complete with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and separate shower. At the heart of the home, the extraordinary chef's kitchen is designed to impress with abundant custom cabinetry, a Sub Zero refrigerator, a high end custom gas range, and thoughtfully crafted storage throughout. Just beyond the kitchen, the expansive sunroom creates an idyllic space for morning coffee, entertaining, or quiet evenings, featuring beautiful custom tile work and an Easy Breeze window system that allows you to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors in comfort throughout the seasons. Upstairs, three generously sized bedrooms and a spacious multipurpose room provide exceptional accommodations for family, guests, hobbies, or a home retreat. Step outside to the beautifully fenced yard, where lush natural surroundings create an unmatched sense of privacy and tranquility. Beyond the home, experience the unparalleled lifestyle of St. James, with four gated entrances, 24 hour security, scenic parks, more than 32 miles of walking and biking paths, dog park, an outdoor amphitheater, community garden, chapel, library, two fire stations, community center, pharmacy, and the private Oak Island St. James Beach Club, where St. James residents enjoy access to the beach, pool, and parking as part of the $115 monthly HOA. Membership to the exceptional private clubs is optional and opens the door to an extraordinary resort lifestyle featuring 81 holes of golf across four championship courses, including the Jack Nicklaus designed Reserve course, five dining options, five pools including an indoor pool, four country clubs, three fitness centers with daily classes, pickleball, tennis, and croquet. This remarkable residence offers not simply a beautiful home, but an elevated coastal lifestyle surrounded by nature, exceptional amenities, and the very best of St. James.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
100609034
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
St James
Status
Active
Days on market
4
On market date
October 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.37 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Virginia Williamson Elem
7.79 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
499
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
District
Brunswick County Schools
Middle
South Brunswick Middle
6.38 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
636
Student:teacher ratio
17.2:1
District
Brunswick County Schools
High
Brunswick County Early College
9.44 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
365
Student:teacher ratio
33.2:1
District
Brunswick County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Southport's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

30
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

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$149,800 down
$599,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,886
Property tax (est.)$624
Home insurance (est.)$150

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