Brunswick County, North Carolina
Southport Real Estate and Local Guide
Southport is a small waterfront town at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, known for its Victorian-era historic district, oak-lined streets, and maritime heritage. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Southport best.
About the area
Living in Southport, NC
Named America's Happiest Seaside Town by Coastal Living magazine in 2015.
The housing market
Homes in Southport
- About 79% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 83% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $394,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Southport home
Fort Johnston-Southport Museum and Visitors Center
Colonial-era fort site whose 1810 Garrison House is the last surviving early structure, now a museum and visitor center
Southport Historic District
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and cited as the best example of a Victorian coastal town in North Carolina
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
State maritime museum chronicling Cape Fear coastal and naval history
Waterfront Park
Cape Fear River park with a public fishing pier, sheltered picnic tables, and river walkways along Bay Street
Franklin Square Park
Shaded downtown park with a gazebo stage and the Franklin Square Art Gallery in the historic building behind it
Neighborhoods
Southport areas to know
Indigo Plantation
Wooded gated community near downtown bordering Dutchman Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway, with a marina and clubhouse
Smithville Woods
Quiet family neighborhood just outside downtown backing up to the Intracoastal Waterway marsh
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.