NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3889 Timber Stream Dr Southport, NC 28461

Saint James Area

Estimated Value: $533,000 - $541,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,367 Sq Ft
$227/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 20, 2025

Last sale price $545,227 $230 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,091 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Golf Course View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2025

Discover this exquisite home in the coveted Arbor Creek neighborhood, where charm meets modern elegance. This beautifully maintained residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main level, plus a finished room over the garage with a full bath—perfect as a 4th bedroom, office, or recreation space.
Step inside and be captivated by soaring ceilings, large windows that flood the space with natural light, and views of the Players Club Golf Course at St. James Plantation. Thoughtful design elements shine throughout, including custom draperies, elegant trim accents, and a decorator's touch in every detail.
The newly updated kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting soft-close cabinetry, a built-in spice drawer, a unique drawer-in-drawer utensil system, pot drawers, under-cabinet lighting, upgraded countertops and backsplash, and a gas double oven with an air fryer. The home includes a refrigerator, washer, and dryer for added convenience.
Additional highlights include a spacious walk-in pantry, beautifully renovated bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a newly added half bath upstairs, fresh paint, new light fixtures, a newer roof 2022, a newer 4-ton heat pump 2022, and an enclosed sunroom with a mini-split for year-round enjoyment. A whole-house generator, gas fireplace, water filtration system, and a tankless water heater further enhance this home's comfort and efficiency.
The exterior is just as impressive, featuring new Zoysia grass in the front yard and a newly installed retaining wall in the manicured backyard, all overlooking the picturesque golf course. Arbor Creek offers plentiful amenities including community pool , clubhouse/fitness, RV/boat storage, tennis/pickleball and community garden.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a stunning home in one of the area's most desirable communities!
Sellers have an assumable VA loan-contact a lender for more details on ability to assume

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Popichak

Southern Realty Advantage LLC License #320821 Listed on: 02/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Reed

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,927

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 14,157 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80'x173'x27'x67'x194'
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property is zoned Co-R-7500

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,367 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Golf Course Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Virginia Williamson Elementary School
  • South Brunswick Middle School
  • South Brunswick High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Whole House Permanent Generator
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 220ga003

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Arbor Creek Poa Managed By Cepco Association, Phone Number (910) 395-1500
  • Arbor Creek Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,927

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0.32 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • View: Golf Course
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Original List Price: 545000.00
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 2367.00
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • Prospect Exempt Y N: No
  • Remarks And Showing Info Recording Device Y N: No
  • Remarks Written By Agent Y N: Yes
  • List Price Per Sqft: 230.25
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Dining Room Type: Formal
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Whole-Home Generator, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Stories: 2
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.00
  • Attic Features: Eave Storage
  • Living Area Range: 2200 - 2399
  • Floor Plans Count: 1
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 2025-02-26T01:54:58Z

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Road Frontage Type: See Remarks
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront?: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Pool Spa Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Garaged Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Concrete
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Heater: Propane, Tankless
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer, Brunswick County Public Utilities
  • Fuel Tank Owned Or Leased: Leased
  • Electric Provider: Brunswick Electric
  • Trash Provider: City/Town
  • Water Provider: Brunswick County Public Utilities
  • Fuel Tank Above Or Below Ground: Above Ground
  • Fuel Tank Fuel Type: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Comm Garden, Community Pool, Fitness Center, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Pickleball, RV/Boat Storage, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fees: 1188.00
  • Association Name: Arbor Creek POA managed by CEPCO
  • Association Phone#: 910-395-1500
  • Has H O A?: Yes
  • Association Management Company: President Robert Siegel

Fee Information

  • Termite Bond Y N: Yes
  • Termite Company: Bug N A Rug
  • Termite Company Phone: Bug N A Rug

Schools

  • Elementary School: Virginia Williamson
  • High School: South Brunswick
  • Junior High Dist: Brunswick County Schools
  • Middle Or Junior School: South Brunswick

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 4863
  • Deed Page: 1197.00
  • Lot Number: 3
  • Zoning: Co-R-7500
  • Lot Features: See Remarks
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Size: 80'x173'x27'x67'x194'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14157.00
  • Purchase Contract Date: 2025-03-02
  • Parcel#: 220ga003
  • Cobra Zone Y N: No
  • Federal Flood Insurance Available Y N: Yes
  • Permitted Use: Public

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Book Number: 20
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Map Number: 550
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none
  • Tax Amount: 1926.92

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2025
Closed on
Mar 20, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Popichak
Southern Realty Advantage LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jim Reed
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
List Price
$545,000
Sold Price
$545,227
Premium/Discount to List
$227
0.04%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$537,751

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,476
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.02%
Original Mortgage
$436,182
Interest Rate
0.0689%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2022
Closed on
Jun 1, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jack Hamilton
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Allyn Heck
Three Rivers Realty of Brunswick County, LLC
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$439,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.11%
Original Mortgage
$304,200
Interest Rate
0.051%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2017
Closed on
Sep 27, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Pam Hayes
Southport Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Hamilton Realty Group
DBA Carolinas Connect Realty
List Price
$309,000
Sold Price
$307,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.87%
Original Mortgage
$276,750
Interest Rate
0.0389%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2016
Closed on
Apr 22, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Pam Hayes
Southport Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Rudd-Gaglie
Margaret Rudd Assoc/Sp
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$292,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-2.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
0.0368%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Interest Rate
0.0571%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$545,000 None Listed On Document
$439,000 Johnson Ryan W
$307,500 None Available
$292,500 None Available
$300,000 None Available
$206,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $436,182
Previous Owner $304,200
Previous Owner $157,000
Previous Owner $276,750
Previous Owner $150,000
Previous Owner $169,543
Previous Owner $10,000
Previous Owner $184,880
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Sold $545,227 0.0% $230 / Sq Ft
03/02/2025 03/02/25 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2025 02/26/25 For Sale $545,000 +24.1% $230 / Sq Ft
06/09/2022 06/09/22 Sold $439,000 0.0% $206 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/20/2022 04/20/22 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2022 03/31/22 For Sale $439,000 +42.8% $206 / Sq Ft
09/29/2017 09/29/17 Sold $307,500 -0.5% $141 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/21/2017 08/21/17 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2017 08/12/17 For Sale $309,000 +5.6% $142 / Sq Ft
04/26/2016 04/26/16 Sold $292,500 -2.5% $136 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/13/2016 03/13/16 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2016 01/18/16 For Sale $299,900 -- $139 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,927 $432,440 $55,000 $377,440
2024 $19 $432,440 $55,000 $377,440
2023 $1,840 $432,440 $55,000 $377,440
2022 $1,840 $298,030 $40,000 $258,030
2021 $1,820 $294,350 $40,000 $254,350
2020 $1,795 $294,350 $40,000 $254,350
2019 $1,795 $41,400 $40,000 $1,400
2018 $1,524 $46,690 $45,000 $1,690
2017 $1,524 $46,690 $45,000 $1,690
2016 $1,474 $46,690 $45,000 $1,690
2015 $1,474 $242,730 $45,000 $197,730
2014 $1,375 $243,544 $63,000 $180,544
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100490421

Hive MLS

APN: 220GA003

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