3256 Oceanic Bay Drive, Southport, NC 28461
$989,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
3,039
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
16,988
Status:
Pending with Showings
Current Price:
$989,000
List Date:
11/17/2025
Last Modified:
12/08/2025
Description
Welcome to this exquisite custom-built 4-bedroom, 3-bath home located in the prestigious Reserve section St. James community of Southport. Thoughtfully designed with upscale finishes throughout, this residence features trey and coffered ceilings, elegant crown molding, granite countertops, and luxurious fully tiled walk-in showers. The open-concept living area boasts soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and custom built-ins surrounding a cozy gas fireplace—perfect for everyday comfort or entertaining. The gourmet kitchen showcases a large island with seating, stylish tile backsplash, and a spacious walk-in pantry with custom wood shelving. LVP flooring flows through the main living spaces, while all bathrooms feature durable tile flooring. Retreat to the inviting three-seasons room for relaxation or extended entertaining. The main-level primary suite provides a private escape with a generous walk-in closet that connects directly to the laundry room for convenience. Two additional main-floor bedrooms and a full bath offer ideal guest or family accommodations, while the upper-level bedroom/bonus suite includes its own bath and ample closet space. Storage is never an issue with a 30×8 floored walk-in attic and oversized garage. Enjoy peaceful views and wildlife from the back patio overlooking a serene wooded area. Just 10 miles from historic downtown Southport and only 15 minutes to the private St. James Beach Club on Oak Island, this home is perfectly situated for coastal living. Residents of St. James Plantation enjoy world-class amenities including four championship golf courses, tennis and pickleball, multiple pools, walking trails, fitness facilities, marina, restaurants, and so much more!
More Information MLS# 100541746
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Property Interior Info
Total SqFt – Heated (Primary + Separate): 3039
# Rooms: 12
# Baths – Full: 3
# Baths – Half: 0
# Baths – Total: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt – Heated (Primary): 3039
# Bedrooms: 4
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 325.44
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Pending with Showings
Marketing Start Date: 2025-11-17
Listing Price: 989000
Current Price: $989,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Southport
Street #: 3256
Street Name: Oceanic Bay
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
Subdivision: Reserve at St James
Geo Lat: 33.959719
Geo Lon: -78.127071
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: No
Directions to Property: 211 to St James Dr. R on Ridge Crest Dr. R on Marshfield Dr. R on Wyndmere Dr. L toward Oceanic Dr. R on Oceanic Dr. 3256 is on the R.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.39
Lot Dimensions: 34x56x182x91x201
Lot SqFt: 16988
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 773620
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 3108.42
Deed Book: 4084
Deed Page: 521
Legal: L-41 Oceanic Bay At St James Pl-102/90-91
Broker Owner: No
PID: 203NA041
Tax Identifier: 203na041
Plat Book: 102
Plat Page: 90-91
Lot #: 41
Special Assessments: No
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: Sj-Da-Sf
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
Driveway Spaces: 2
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Concrete: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Barbecue: 1
Basketball Court: 1
Beach Access: 1
Beach Rights: 1
Boat Slip – Not Assigned: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Comm Garden: 1
Community Pool: 1
Dog Park: 1
Fitness Center: 1
Gated: 1
Golf Course: 1
Indoor Pool: 1
Jogging Path: 1
Maint – Comm Areas: 1
Maint – Grounds: 1
Maint – Roads: 1
Management: 1
Meeting Room: 1
Party Room: 1
Pickleball: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Playground: 1
Restaurant: 1
Sauna: 1
Security: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Spa/Hot Tub: 1
Storage: 1
Street Lights: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Trail(s): 1
Waterfront Community: 1
Club Membership: 1
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 1200
Association Name: St James POA
Association Phone: 9102534805
Attic
Eave Storage: 1
Floored: 1
Walk-In: 1
Basement
None: 1
Handicap Accessible
None: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Lot Water Features
None: 1
Current Service Providers
Fuel Vendor Provider: Suburban
Exterior Finish
Fiber Cement: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Slab: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
LVT/LVP: 1
Tile: 1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank: 1
Above or Below Ground: Above Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: Yes
Owned or Leased: Leased
Lessor Name and Contact: Suburban Propane
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Open: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Pool Features
None: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Levels
One and One Half: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Maintained: 1
Paved: 1
Lot Features
Interior Lot: 1
Level: 1
Open Lot: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heated SqFt
3000 – 3499: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Built-In Microwave: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Interior Features
Blinds/Shades: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
High Ceilings: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Master Downstairs: 1
Mud Room: 1
Pantry: 1
Tray Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Home Warr/Termite
Termite Bond: 1
Termite Company: Pestco
Termite Company Phone: 9107915432
Rooms
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Fnshd Room over Garage: 1
Fnshd Room over Garage Level: Second
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: 1
Laundry Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: First
Sunroom: 1
Sunroom Level: First
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 2021
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2025-12-08
Property Features
Handicap Accessible: None
Attic: Eave Storage; Floored; Walk-In
Basement: None
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement
Fencing: None
Foundation: Crawl Space; Slab
Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank
Parking Features: Attached; Concrete; Garage Faces Front
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Open; Patio; Porch
Pool Features: None
Roof: Shingle
Levels: One and One Half
Lot Features: Interior Lot; Level; Open Lot
Lot Water Features: None
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Flooring: Carpet; LVT/LVP; Tile
Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Mud Room; Pantry; Tray Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Heated SqFt: 3000 – 3499
Dining Room Type: Formal
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Barbecue; Basketball Court; Beach Access; Beach Rights; Boat Slip – Not Assigned; Clubhouse; Comm Garden; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Gated; Golf Course; Indoor Pool; Jogging Path; Maint – Comm Areas; Maint – Grounds; Maint – Roads; Management; Meeting Room; Party Room; Pickleball; Picnic Area; Playground; Restaurant; Sauna; Security; Sidewalk; Spa/Hot Tub; Storage; Street Lights; Tennis Court(s); Trail(s); Waterfront Community; Club Membership; Club Membership
Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Fnshd Room over Garage; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Sunroom
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Information
Kitchen
Length: 18.90
Width: 12.67
Level: First
Dining Room
Length: 13.25
Width: 11.33
Level: First
Living Room
Length: 19.75
Width: 19.08
Level: First
Laundry
Length: 13.42
Width: 5.75
Level: First
Family Room
Length: 12.90
Width: 11.90
Level: First
Master Bedroom
Length: 17.83
Width: 16.42
Level: First
Sunroom
Length: 26.17
Width: 10.67
Level: First
Bedroom 2
Length: 11.90
Width: 11.00
Level: First
Bedroom 3
Length: 11.08
Width: 10.75
Level: First
Fnshd Room over Garage
Length: 15.83
Width: 14.00
Level: Second
Listing Office:
eXp Realty
IDX
Last Updated: December – 08 – 2025
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