2788 Lawton Court SE, Southport, NC 28461
$849,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,428
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
13,591
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$849,000
List Date:
7/26/2025
Last Modified:
9/23/2025
Description
Stunning home with a brand-new fortified roof, near the marina and Grove Gate, just minutes from the beach. This 3,400+ sq. ft. brick residence in the prestigious St. James Plantation offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and multiple living areas designed for comfort and flexibility. One wing of the home includes a bedroom, full bath, and den with beverage cooler, an ideal setup for guests, in-laws, or older children seeking extra privacy.
Recent upgrades include a fortified roof (June 2025), main A/C (August 2022), kitchen refrigerator (September 2023), freshly repainted cabinets (January 2023), an expanded deck and driveway (August 2021), and energy-efficient blinds throughout.
The interior boasts an oversized Carolina rooms, perfect for additional living or entertaining space, along with two separate family rooms for maximum flexibility. Double crown molding, coffered and tray ceilings, hardwood and tile floors, and a gas-log fireplace with custom built-ins add warmth and character. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, a 5-burner gas cooktop, stainless wall oven and microwave, soft-close drawers and cabinets, solar tubes for added natural light, dishwasher, double sink with disposal, and pantry. The primary suite offers his-and-her closets and an updated spa-style shower. Additional highlights include a Sonos sound system downstairs and an oversized garage for extra storage or workshop space.
Located within St. James Plantation, you’ll enjoy access to a premier coastal lifestyle with 81 holes of championship golf, four clubhouses offering dining and fitness, indoor and outdoor pools, over 36 miles of biking and walking trails, and a 475-slip marina on the Intracoastal Waterway. Start living the St. James lifestyle today!
More Information MLS# 100521421
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Property Interior Info
Total SqFt – Heated (Primary + Separate): 3428
# Rooms: 9
# Baths – Full: 3
# Baths – Half: 1
# Baths – Total: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt – Heated (Primary): 3428
# Bedrooms: 3
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 247.67
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Closed
Marketing Start Date: 2025-07-26
Listing Price: 849000
Current Price: $849,000
Location Information
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Southport
Street #: 2788
Street Name: Lawton
Street Suffix: Court
Post Direction: SE
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
Subdivision: St James
Geo Lat: 33.93143
Geo Lon: -78.132645
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: No
Directions to Property: Hwy 211 to Middleton Road to Grove Gate into St. James Plantation, follow St. James Drive to right on Lawton Ct., home is on the right. 2788 Lawton Ct.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.31
Lot Dimensions: 11 x 30 x 13 x 118 x 96 x 181
Lot SqFt: 13591
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 710200
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2853.47
Deed Book: 4824
Deed Page: 124
Legal: L-17 S-12 Pl-1 St James Plant. Pl-20/291
Broker Owner: No
PID: 235CD017
Tax Identifier: 235cd017
Plat Book: 20
Plat Page: 291
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
Park: 1
Pickleball: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Playground: 1
Restaurant: 1
Security: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Street Lights: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Trail(s): 1
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 1200
Association Name: St James Plantation POA
Association Phone: 9102534805
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: CAS
Attic
Floored – Partial: 1
Basement
None: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Unit Type
4 Bedroom Or More: 1
Exterior Features
Gas Grill: 1
Irrigation System: 1
Current Service Providers
Fuel Vendor Provider: Blossman Gas
Exterior Finish
Block: 1
Composition: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank: 1
Above or Below Ground: Below Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: Yes
Owned or Leased: Leased
Lessor Name and Contact: Blossman Gas
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
3000 – 3499: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Utilities
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Built-In Microwave: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Vented Exhaust Fan: 1
Washer: 1
Interior Features
Blinds/Shades: 1
Bookcases: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Gas Log: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Master Downstairs: 1
Pantry: 1
Sound System: 1
Tray Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Wet Bar: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Other Structures
Outdoor Kitchen: 1
Rooms
Bathroom 1: 1
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 3: 1
Bathroom 4: 1
Bathroom 5: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 3: 1
Dining Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Office: 1
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 2011
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2025-07-26
Sold Price: $849,000
Sold Date: 2025-09-23
Property Features
Attic: Floored – Partial
Basement: None
Construction: Wood Frame
Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Or More
Exterior Features: Gas Grill; Irrigation System
Exterior Finish: Block; Composition
Fencing: None
Foundation: Slab
Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank
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
Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Pantry; Sound System; Tray Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Heated SqFt: 3000 – 3499
Dining Room Type: Formal
Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen
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; Park; Pickleball; Picnic Area; Playground; Restaurant; Security; Sidewalk; Street Lights; Tennis Court(s); Trail(s)
Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Bathroom 5; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Information
Bathroom 2
Length: 7.75
Width: 10.72
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Length: 3.56
Width: 6.98
Bathroom 5
Length: 4.91
Width: 2.46
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Length: 12.06
Width: 12.13
Dining Room
Dining Room
Living Room
Length: 12.07
Width: 17.97
Bathroom 1
Master Bedroom
Office
Length: 11.15
Width: 13.43
Listing Office:
Discover NC Homes
IDX
Last Updated: September – 23 – 2025
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