3902 Fairhaven Drive, Southport, NC 28461

• 3 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 3,962 sqft

Property Description

Nestled in the amenity-rich St James Plantation, this fabulous home offers the winning combination of custom details, luxurious finishes and sun-filled interiors in a private retreat-like setting. Certified a Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, it is well situated in a cul-de-sac with no future building across the street or beyond the expansive pond in the rear of the home. The views of the pond and nature setting are truly spectacular! The THREE-CAR side load garage (2+1) is a bonus as is the outdoor shower. Additionally, this home is Energy Star certified. Upon entering the home, you immediately notice the many custom upgrades including hand scraped hardwood flooring and exceptional woodwork throughout the home. The formal dining room features a coffered ceiling, recessed lighting, custom molding and a butler's pantry nearby. The great room boasts a floor to cathedral ceiling fieldstone fireplace with an historic custom mantel harvested from the Cape Fear River, flanked by shelving and cabinets on either side, a rear wall full of windows and is open to the second floor. Plantation shutters are provided on all windows in the front and sides of the house and there are custom built-ins throughout the home. The chef's kitchen is designed for functionality and also as a gathering area with many work zones, loads of cabinets including lighted glass display ones near the ceiling, a second sink, two ovens, a six-burner stove, a built-in seating with a hand crafted table, and a large pantry/back kitchen adding much storage and another working area for the larger hard-to-move countertop appliances. Enjoy the tumbled marble fireplace in the cozy keeping room. The laundry/mudroom has a full-size Energy Star washer and dryer, a recessed wall ironing board, a deep sink, wall bench and cubbies, and additional storage. The open concept allows for easy entertaining, comfortable living or just to enjoy the nature and pond views from the owners' suite, great room, kitchen or keeping room. Both spacious, the screened porch and deck provide additional outside leisure areas. The large owners' suite offers a tray ceiling with recessed lighting and a wall of windows overlooking the pond; and in the bath, his/her closets with built-ins, his/her sinks, a large walk-in glass shower with wall and rain shower heads, a linen closet, a water closet and a soaking tub with an air bubbler. The second floor gives guests their privacy with two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. The media room offers a wet bar for use while movie viewing or for your guests to enjoy a beverage or coffee. There are two floored attic spaces, one being 500 sf to use as storage or to finish into an additional room. Ask your agent for a copy of the special features sheet attached to the listing for more complete information. St James residents enjoy a gated, coastal community with only a quick drive to Oak Island or Southport, a private oceanfront beach club, a full-service marina with a waterfront restaurant, and the Waterway and Woodland Parks. An upgraded club membership gives access to 81 holes of golf, indoor/outdoor pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers, tennis, pickle ball and croquet. Current club membership is active so save the membership activation fee and start living the St James lifestyle with all it has to offer in this truly remarkable home.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 15, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 12, 2026 at 6:19PM

Listing Office:

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage : 910-477-6100

MLS ID:

100566921

Interior

• General: Sound SystemMaster DownstairsWalk-in Closet(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)Tray Ceiling(s)High CeilingsEntrance FoyerMud RoomBookcasesKitchen IslandCeiling Fan(s)PantryWalk-in ShowerWet BarBlinds/ShadesDry BarEat-in KitchenGas LogWalk-In Closet(s)
• Master Bedroom: Primary Living Area
• Appliances: Vented Exhaust FanMini RefrigeratorGas CooktopElectric OvenBuilt-In MicrowaveBuilt-In Electric OvenWasherSelf Cleaning OvenRefrigeratorIce MakerDryerDouble OvenDishwasherConvection OvenENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
• Laundry: Dryer HookupWasher HookupLaundry ClosetLaundry RoomUtility Sink
• Basement: Crawl Space2
• Flooring: CarpetCeramic TileHardwood
• A/C: Central AirZonedCeiling Fan(s)2
• Heating: PropaneForced AirPropane
• Fireplace: Gas LogFireplace
• Eco/Green Feature: Thermostat

Exterior

• General: Outdoor ShowerIrrigation SystemShowerShed(s)StorageWorkshopOutbuilding
• Other Structures: ShowerShed(s)StorageWorkshopOutbuildingPorchFront PorchDeckRear PorchScreenedCovered
• Pool: None
• Parking: Workshop in GarageGarage Faces SideAttachedConcreteGarage Door OpenerPavedGarage6Storage4Parking spaces: 3

Construction

• Roofing: ShingleComposition
• Windows: Thermal Windows
• General: CompositionBlockFiber CementWood FrameTwoBlockCrawl Space

Location

• Road/Access: Private RoadMaintainedAsphalt2PavedPond Front
• HOA Amenities: Waterfront CommunityBarbecueBeach AccessBeach RightsBoat DockBoat Slip - AssignedClubhouseComm GardenCommunity PoolDog ParkExercise CourseFitness CenterGatedGolf CourseIndoor PoolLaundryMaintenance Common AreasMaintenance GroundsMaintenance RoadsManagementMarinaMaster InsureMeeting RoomParkParty RoomPickleballPicnic AreaPlaygroundRestaurantRV ParkingRV/Boat StorageSecuritySidewalksStreet LightsTennis Court(s)Trail(s)Owner Pets OnlyClub MembershipCable TV1380.0Annually
• Originating MLS: Hive MLS
• School District: Brunswick County Schools
• County: Brunswick

Lot

• Zoning: Sj-EpudL-34 S-3 Plat 3 Reserve @ St James 30/412204oa014
• View: CreekPondCreek/Stream
• Fencing: Metal/OrnamentalBack YardFenced2

Utilities

• Utilities: Sewer ConnectedUnderground UtilitiesWater Connected
• Water: County Water
• Sewer: County SewerBrunswick County Public Utilities

Financial

• Source: Hive MLS