3226 Oceanic Bay Drive

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About this home

Stunning, free-flowing open-concept residence offering refined coastal living with thoughtful upgrades and elevated finishes throughout. Impeccably maintained and presented with model-home quality throughout, this well-designed home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a French-door office or sitting room on the main level, along with a private upstairs guest suite with full bath--ideal for visitors or extended stays. Ideally located within the desirable Reserve neighborhood, just moments from the Seaside Fitness Center and convenient gate access. Beautifully styled in contemporary coastal neutrals, the home showcases extensive custom millwork, crown molding, built-ins, plantation shutters throughout, custom built-ins in all closets, and engineered hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, creating a polished yet inviting atmosphere. The chef's kitchen is both functional and sophisticated, featuring Cambria quartz countertops, induction cooktop, GE Advantium microwave/convection oven, GE Profile built-in convection wall oven, Bosch dishwasher, LG refrigerator, Blanco granite composite sink, walk-in pantry with custom shelving, and a dedicated coffee bar. The spacious great room is anchored by a propane stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace with lighted built-ins and flows seamlessly into a bright three-season Carolina room with a second stone fireplace, overlooking a private, lightly wooded backyard. The primary suite offers a true retreat with tray ceiling, dual custom walk-in closets with built-ins, and a well-appointed ensuite featuring dual vanities and a large walk-in shower. Direct access to the laundry room enhances everyday functionality. Upstairs, the oversized guest suite with full bath provides flexible living space, abundant storage, and a large walk-in attic. Outdoor living is a standout feature, with an insulated loggia, stone fireplace, and a permanently installed Wilmington Grill, all set on an oversized private homesite with deeper setback and enhanced privacy from neighboring properties, backing to a designated private wildlife habitat and surrounded by mature landscaping with zoysia grass. This home has been extensively enhanced beyond the standard build, including a recently replaced HVAC air handler, radiant barrier roof sheathing, added insulation in the garage and Carolina room, full exterior repaint, and an expanded garage and bonus room footprint--delivering efficiency and long-term value. Experience the unmatched St. James lifestyle, featuring 81 holes of championship golf, Har-Tru tennis and pickleball, over 35 miles of walking and biking trails, a 475-slip marina, Waterway Park with kayak launch, amphitheater, tiki bar, and a private oceanfront beach club.

Facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Year built

2018

Lot

0.4 acres

Garage

2 spaces

HOA

$1,380 / annually

Community

St James

County

Brunswick

MLS #

100569596

Features

About 3226 Oceanic Bay Drive

3226 Oceanic Bay Drive is a 4-bedroom, 4-bath home of about 2,863 square feet, built in 2018, on 0.4 acres in St James, Southport, Brunswick County, NC 28461.

At $949,000, it's 40% above the median asking price ($679,000) of the 65 other 4-bedroom listings for sale in Southport today.

That's about $331 per square foot, compared with a Southport median of $257.

111 other homes are for sale in St James right now (median asking $649,000); 351 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $565,000, typically in about 79 days.

Across ZIP 28461, 248 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $775,000.

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