Brunswick County, North Carolina
St. James Real Estate and Local Guide
Upscale, gated master-planned golf and boating community near Southport with a predominantly retirement-age population; the 2020 census recorded a median age of 69.3 years. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know St. James best.
About the area
Living in St. James, NC
St. James is a master-planned, gated golf and boating community developed as St. James Plantation near Southport.
The housing market
Homes in St. James
- About 96% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Nearly 90% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $599,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes St. James home
St. James Marina
Full-service Intracoastal Waterway marina with 155 wet slips and the Beacon 315 restaurant and tiki bar
St. James Beach Club
Private oceanfront club on nearby Oak Island with a pool, boardwalk, gazebo, and pavilion
Woodlands Park
Community park with a lake, outdoor amphitheater, dog park, and biking and walking loop
Waterway Park
Intracoastal Waterway park with a covered pier, kayak launch, fitness trails, and playground
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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.