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Gated golf community less than 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean
Resting along the Intracoastal Waterway on the mainland north of Oak Island, the Town of Saint James is where everyday life moves at the relaxed pace of a coastal vacation. “It’s basically Disney Land for adults,” says Thomas McCloskey, a resident and Realtor with St. James Properties. “Imagine a community with a shade under 500 homes on 6,000 acres surrounding a country club.” The gated and guarded St. James Plantation comprises most of the town. Incorporated in 1999, the planned community includes dozens of neighborhoods weaving around multiple golf courses, clubhouses and recreational facilities. Ponds and lakes dot this area, a recognized wildlife habitat with a living shoreline.
Healthcare is the top industry in St. James, with Novant Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute within the community. However, the median age here is 68. According to McCloskey, many residents are retired or work part-time to keep busy. He adds that the community is very active, often working out at the gym, playing rounds of golf or biking around the area.
Saint James is a private community with gated entrances and security for residents.
Saint James has five excellent golf courses in the community to tee it up with family and friends.
Families enjoy the dining and amenities at Reserve clubhouse in Saint James.
Novant Health, Heart & Vascular Institute is the top healthcare employer in Saint James.
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Custom coastal homes and condos along the Intracoastal Waterway
St. James is divided into more than 60 neighborhoods, offering a mix of single-family homes and condos. Some properties sit in view of golf greens, while others rest along the Intracoastal Waterway. Most homes are custom-built, borrowing elements from Craftsman, New Traditional and Charleston styles. The median price for a single-family home is roughly $760,000, significantly above the national median. However, McCloskey says there’s a large price disparity between homes with open floor plans and traditional layouts. “It’s all dependent on aesthetics. Those built in the last 7 to 10 years with a modern farmhouse feel are highly competitive. Houses painted with dark colors in 2010 are not selling quickly.” Homeowners pay an annual property owners’ association fee of around $1,200 to maintain the community’s private roads, sidewalks and amenities.
St. James can experience hurricanes and flooding along with high winds and wildfires. Waterfront properties rest on stilts, and the town has a committee for wildfire prevention and education. The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office serves the town. However, crime data specific to the community is not readily available.
Saint James has beautiful craftsman style homes with two-car garages.
Find charming coastal style homes on the Intracoastal Waterway in Saint James.
Saint James has stunning custom-built homes with spacious lawns that back up to a golf course.
Find coastal style condos with private balconies in Saint James.
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Resort-style amenities in town and the Green Swamp Preserve nearby
From beach days to golf tournaments, outdoor activities are popular in St. James. Homeowners have access to four golf courses, multiple tennis courts and pools, plus a private beach club on Oak Island. The marina provides boaters quick access to the Intracoastal Waterway, which can be used to reach waterside restaurants or fishing spots. The town features a few small parks for barbecues and dog walks. A lake is the backdrop for concerts at Woodlands Park’s amphitheater, while Waterway Park features a kayak launch and an oyster reef, which was created to improve water quality and prevent erosion. The expansive Green Swamp Preserve is less than 20 miles away, where hikes through towering longleaf pines offer the chance to see Venus flytraps and orchids in their natural habitats.
Saint James families enjoy going to Oak Island Beach for fun in the sun.
Make a tee time at one of the five fabulous golf courses located in Saint James.
Saint James residents keep their boats in private slips at the marina for quick and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway.
Green Swamp Preserve has stunning views along a beautiful pond near Saint James.
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Friendships in St. James form over common interests
The St. James Plantation POA has dozens of social organizations ranging from hobby clubs like the St. James Quilters to special interest groups like the Classic/Sports Car Club. “The Service Club is a charitable organization. They do several events during the year where they raise money and distribute it throughout Brunswick County. They’re very grassroots, doing it for local impact,” says McCloskey, who adds that the community actively supports area military families through outreach programs and an annual golf tournament. Several military installations are in the region, including Fort Fisher.
Saint James residents join clubs and meet friends to celebrate fun events like a Mardi Gras party.
The Homer E. Wright Event Center near the POA in Saint James has a variety of spaces for meetings and events in the community.
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Dockside dining at the St. James Marina, boutiques in Southport
Five restaurants dot St. James, ranging from an upscale steakhouse to a relaxed marina side café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. More eateries are available across the Intracoastal on Oak Island. Two grocery stores bookend St. James along State Route 211, but residents travel up to nearly 50 miles to nearby towns and cities for all other retail needs. Southport, a neighboring fishing town known for its mom-and-pop-style businesses, offers boutique shopping, while Wilmington’s indoor and outdoor malls feature dozens of name-brand stores.
Prime is an excellent family restaurant with delicious steaks and seafood at Reserve club in Saint James.
Saint James locals go for the best pizza in town at Pepperoni Grill on Oak Island.
Residents shop for all of their grocery needs at the local Lowes Foods in Saint James.
Lexi B's Boutique is a great place to shop for the newest and latest trends in Southport near Saint James.
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A highly-rated Brunswick County school close by
Brunswick County Schools earns a B overall rating from Niche. It has 21 schools and nearly 13,000 students. Its highest-rated school is Brunswick County Early College High, which gets an A and is about a 15-mile drive from St. James. The unrated Southport Christian School, offering prekindergarten through eighth grade, is a nearby private option.
Brunswick County Early College High School is a public school located on the Brunswick Community College campus in Bolivia.
Southport Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades k-5 in Southport.
Southport Christian School is a private, Christian school that serves students in grades PK, K-8 in Southport.
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