2738 Oak Forest Drive, Southport, NC 28461
$775,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
2,789
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
19,079
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$775,000
List Date:
4/17/2025
Last Modified:
10/22/2025
Description
Nestled in the desirable Woodlands Park section of St. James Plantation, 2738 Oak Forest Drive is a stunning Craftsman-style cottage boasting picturesque pond views. This charming two-story home offers 2,789 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The inviting front porch, accented with stacked stone on its tapered columns, sets the stage for warm welcomes. Step through the front door—complete with a retractable screen—and be greeted by an abundance of natural light streaming through the surrounding sidelights, illuminating the open-concept living space beyond. Step inside the welcoming foyer, where beautiful hardwood flooring flows throughout the main living areas. The foyer opens to a refined dining room, wrapped in classic Craftsman wainscoting and highlighted by an elegant octagon-shaped tray ceiling with crown molding. To the side, French doors reveal a well-appointed home office, complete with built-in cabinetry for all your organizational needs. Just beyond, the expansive great room impresses with its soaring ceiling, a gas fireplace flanked by custom built-in cabinets and shelving, and telescopic sliding doors that bathe the space in natural light. These doors lead to a relaxing Carolina room, featuring tile flooring, an outdoor kitchen, and breathtaking views of the backyard and tranquil pond. Step outside to the spacious deck, a perfect retreat for enjoying the peaceful waterfront scenery. Back inside, the home’s well-appointed kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and rich maple and cherry cabinetry, including a pantry cabinet for ample storage. A stylish tiled backsplash adds texture, while the L-shaped island with wraparound bar seating seamlessly connects the kitchen to the great room and breakfast nook, creating the perfect space for entertaining. Tucked away for privacy, the owner’s suite is a true retreat, boasting an octagon-shaped double tray
Supplements: ceiling, a charming built-in window seat overlooking the backyard, and private access to the Carolina room. The en suite bathroom offers a spa-like experience with a dual sink vanity, a luxurious soaking tub, and a spacious zero-entry tiled shower with a built-in seat. Completing the suite is a generously sized walk-in closet, ensuring plenty of storage and organization. Family and friends will feel right at home with two inviting guest bedrooms to choose from. The downstairs guest room is perfect for in-laws or grandparents, offering convenient access to a full bathroom. Upstairs, a cozy carpeted bedroom features a spacious closet and shares a hall bathroom. The second floor also boasts a versatile bonus room with a vaulted ceiling and a large dormer, making it ideal for a media room, home gym, or additional guest space. Additional features of this thoughtfully designed home include energy-efficient solar panels, a large laundry room with a utility sink, and a convenient hallway entrance with a drop zone and under-the-stairs storage, leading to the attached two-car garage.
More Information MLS# 100496765
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Property Interior Info
Total SqFt – Heated (Primary + Separate): 2789
# Rooms: 10
# Baths – Full: 3
# Baths – Half: 0
# Baths – Total: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt – Heated (Primary): 2789
# Bedrooms: 3
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 286.48
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Closed
Marketing Start Date: 2025-03-26
Listing Price: 799000
Current Price: $775,000
Location Information
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Southport
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 2738
Street Name: Oak Forest
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
Subdivision: St James
Geo Lat: 33.944477
Geo Lon: -78.13484
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: No
Directions to Property: St James Dr, right on Members, right on Medinah, right on Morningdale, left on Parkridge Drive, right on Oak Forest Drive. Lot 26 will be on the left.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.44
Lot Dimensions: 26 x 30 x 171 x 44 x 48 x 65 x 206
Lot SqFt: 19079
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 776880
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 3121.53
Deed Book: 3143
Deed Page: 780
Legal: L-26 .46Ac Woodlands Park Plat 35/11
Broker Owner: No
PID: 219JA026
Tax Identifier: 219ja026
Plat Book: 35
Plat Page: 11
Special Assessments: none
Tax Year: 2024
Zoning: Sj-Epud
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
School District: Brunswick County Schools
Elementary School: Virginia Williamson
Middle School: South Brunswick
High School: South Brunswick
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Concrete: 1
Off Street: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Beach Access: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Community Pool: 1
Dog Park: 1
Exercise Course: 1
Fitness Center: 1
Gated: 1
Golf Course: 1
Indoor Pool: 1
Maint – Comm Areas: 1
Maint – Roads: 1
Marina: 1
Pickleball: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Playground: 1
Restaurant: 1
Security: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Street Lights: 1
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 1200
Association Name: St James Plantation POA
Association Phone: 9102534805
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: CAS
Attic
Walk-In: 1
Basement
None: 1
Frontage Type
Pond Front: 1
View Type
Pond: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Unit Type
4 Bedroom Or More: 1
Exterior Features
Exterior Kitchen: 1
Irrigation System: 1
Outdoor Shower: 1
Exterior Finish
Composition: 1
Stone: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Raised: 1
Slab: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Porch: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Maintained: 1
Paved: 1
Private Road: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heated SqFt
2600 – 2799: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Solar: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Built-In Microwave: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Vented Exhaust Fan: 1
Washer: 1
Interior Features
Bookcases: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
High Ceilings: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Master Downstairs: 1
Tray Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 2011
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2025-09-16
Sold Price: $775,000
Sold Date: 2025-10-22
Property Features
Frontage Type: Pond Front
View Type: Pond
Attic: Walk-In
Basement: None
Construction: Wood Frame
Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Or More
Exterior Features: Exterior Kitchen; Irrigation System; Outdoor Shower
Exterior Finish: Composition; Stone
Fencing: None
Foundation: Raised; Slab
Parking Features: Concrete; Off Street
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch
Roof: Shingle
Levels: Two
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Solar
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Interior Features: Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Tray Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s)
Heated SqFt: 2600 – 2799
Dining Room Type: Formal
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Beach Access; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Exercise Course; Fitness Center; Gated; Golf Course; Indoor Pool; Maint – Comm Areas; Maint – Roads; Marina; Pickleball; Picnic Area; Playground; Restaurant; Security; Sidewalk; Street Lights
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office:
Discover NC Homes
IDX
Last Updated: October – 22 – 2025
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