St. James Plantation is a private, gated golf and marina community ideally located along the North Carolina coast.
Covering a vast area of 6,000 acres, this family focused community offers a wide selection of prime real estate, championship golf, private beach club and full-service marina.
The golfer is well served at St. James Plantation with 81 holes of championship golf designed by some of the biggest names in the game.
The Reserve Club joins three exciting golf clubs to make St. James Plantation a muststop play to live and play golf.
The original clubs and courses are:
- The Founders Club, featuring an 18-hole championship course designed by P. B. Dye
- The Members Club, an 18-hole Hale Irwin Signature Course
- The Players Club, which features 18 holes of beautifully laid out golf and challenging bunkers designed by native Carolinian Tim Cate.
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Waterfront Lifestyle
Sailors find a safe harbor at St. James Plantation.
St. James’ 475 slip marina is surrounded by natural salt marshes and bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway.
This locale serves as a favored meeting spot for waterfront enthusiasts, boasting outdoor dining on the boardwalk at Beacon 315.
Located along the scenic Atlantic Ocean Intracoastal Waterway, Beacon 315 offers a vibrant atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating, including a tiki bar, and a diverse menu known for its excellent burgers and salmon dishes.
In the same vicinity, you’ll find the Apothecary at St James, a boutique-style pharmacy providing a unique blend of health and wellness products and services, enhancing the boardwalk’s community feel. Send me more information about St. James Plantation!
The marina is a haven for boats from 30 to 50 feet.
St. James Marina offers 155 wet slips and 320 dry stacks, accommodating vessels ranging from 30 to 50 feet. The marina caters to both short-term visitors and long-term patrons with services including fueling stations for gas and diesel, pump-out facilities, and ice available around the clock.
Those interested in dry storage will find unparalleled convenience, as the marina can have boats water-ready within an hour’s notice.
The facility offers a variety of rental rates for dry storage and wet slips, with daily, weekly, and monthly options, along with metered electrical services for both 30 and 50 amp connections.
The marina is a hub for boating enthusiasts looking for a serene stopover or a permanent berth in a community dedicated to a premium maritime experience. Send me more information about St. James Plantation!
Walking & Fitness Trails, Beach Club
Spend days on the beach at the community’s oceanfront club.
The community’s Intracoastal Waterway location is further enhanced by easy access to its walking and fitness trails, shaded pavilion for picnics, and pier for crabbing and launching kayaks and paddleboards. In addition, there are three tennis courts and two pickleball courts.
The St. James Plantation private beach club located oceanfront on Oak Island.
This exclusive oceanfront club features a gazebo, old-fashioned boardwalk, showers, changing-rooms and private parking facilities. Send me more information about St. James Plantation!
St. James Plantation Real Estate
St. James Plantation offers a broad selection of real estate options appealing to diverse needs. Real estate choices include: building lots, single-family homes, condominiums, and townhomes.
See the real estate section below for details and pricing. Send me more information about St. James Plantation!
Real Estate
St. James Plantation has an extensive selection of lots, single-family custom homes, patio homes, condominiums, and townhomes.
Homes, Lots and More
- Single-family building lots, mid $200,000s
- Townhomes, starting in the low $500,000s
- Condominiums, starting in the low $300,000s
- Single-family homes, starting in high $500,000s
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Amenities
St. James Plantation is ideally located along the North Carolina coast. This 6,000-acre, gated community offers a wide selection of prime real estate, championship golf, private beach club and full-service marina.
- Private, gated, golf, beach and marina community
- 24-hour security
- 72 holes of world-class coastal golf
- Four golf clubs all featuring championship golf courses:
- The Reserve Club – new, 18-hole, Nicklaus Design course
- The Members Club –18-hole Hale Irwin Signature Course
- The Founders Club – 18 holes, by P. B. Dye
- The Players Club – 18-hole course by native Carolinian Tim Cate
- Private beach club on Oak Island
- Oceanfront club with gazebo, boardwalk
- 3 tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts
- Showers, changing-rooms, private parking facilities
- Waterway Park on the Intracoastal Waterway
- Walking and fitness trails
- Shaded pavilion for picnics and community events
- Kayak/Paddleboard launch
- Crabbing and fishing pier
- Robust tennis and pickleball facilities
- Two state-of-the-art fitness centers
- Indoor and outdoor pool
- Weights, cardio equipment, group fitness classes
- Dry sauna and a steam room
- Outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool
- Network of walking and biking trails
- Clay and hard-surfaced tennis courts
- Full-service marina and marketplace
- Outdoor amphitheater
- Dog park
- Parks and gardens
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Area
St. James Plantation is located just five minutes from the quaint village of Southport and 40 minutes from the historical city of Wilmington, with easy access to an international airport, excellent college and major medical centers.
St. James Plantation is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, near the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River, its residents enjoy a mild year-round climate, ideal for golf, watersports and other outdoor activities. Send me more information about St. James Plantation!
Social Clubs
St. James Plantation boasts an extensive range of over 100 social clubs and activity groups, ensuring that there’s always an activity or group to suit everyone’s interests.
This vibrant community’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive social life is evident in the broad array of clubs it hosts, catering to a wide spectrum of interests and fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among its residents. Send me more information about St. James Plantation!
Awards & Honors
- Named a “Top 50 Best Master-Planned Community in the U.S.,” by Where to Retire, 2011
- #1 Selling Community in the Coastal Carolinas since 1995
- Over $100 million in completed first-class amenities
- Named a Green Golf Community, “Vanguard Level,” by GolfCourseHome® Network, 2008
- All four St. James courses have been certified as Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries by Audubon International
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Additional Information
Tennis & Pickleball at St. James Plantation
Tennis and pickleball courts side by side at St. James Plantation.
The Clubs at St. James in Southport offers a robust tennis program within its private racquet sports facilities. They are home to 13 Har-Tru (clay) tennis courts, equipped with underground irrigation and lights for night play.
The courts are distributed across various locations within the community, with six at The Founders Tennis Complex, two at The Members Athletic Center, two in the Regency area of the Players Club, and three at The SeaSide Complex.
The heart of the tennis scene is at the Founders Club, which features viewing decks, a full slate of lessons, matches, and tournaments suitable for all skill levels. Send me more information about St. James Plantation!
Eight New Pickleball Courts
Moreover, the Clubs at St. James have embraced the rising popularity of pickleball by adding 8 new courts, for a total of 10, complete with a private area and bathroom facilities.
For those looking to hone their skills, the Clubs offer a range of instructional programs such as clinics, round robins, and private lessons, catering to players of all ages and abilities.
These comprehensive facilities and programs highlight the community’s commitment to providing a top-tier court experience. Send me more information about St. James Plantation!
Nearest Airport
- New Hanover International (ILM), 30 miles
- Brunswick County Airport, 3 miles
- Myrtle Beach International (MYR), 50 miles
