4354 Marsh Elder Court, Southport, NC 28461 – MLS# 100527464
Property Map
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Courtesy of Hank Troscianiec & Associates, Keller Williams Innovate-OKI
Description
Welcome to Mermaid Manor in the heart of the historic district of St. James, NC. Surrounded by mature trees, 4 golf courses, tennis courts, and pools, you will be delighted by this all-brick home. Come sit and enjoy the beautiful front porch with slate-look concrete or enjoy the back Trex deck. Or even sit in the wonderful three-season room surrounded by screens and large windows to enjoy the evening stars. The backyard is dog-friendly and very little upkeep for its owners, including a white picket fence and dog grass. No mowing required. Mature plantings surround the house and the National Wildlife Garden designation has been earned by the owner. Camellias, azaleas, and Magnolias surround this 5-bedroom house.Inside, enjoy a large, well-lit living room, a spacious bonus room upstairs, and three and a half baths. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated, this home features newer systems, flooring, kitchen and baths, solar panels, and a range of functional and stylish improvements throughout. Skylights throughout with protective film, a large primary bedroom closet, jacuzzi tub, and new countertops add comfort and style.The large two-car garage includes a tiled laundry area, perfect for shaking out sandy towels and bathing suits before stepping onto the hardwood floors downstairs. Upstairs carpeting in two bedrooms and laminate floors throughout make cleaning easy. The kitchen offers propane instant hot water, water filtration system, gas cooktop, and an electric stove for ease of cleaning. A fireplace warms the living room, and the encapsulated crawl space with a dehumidifier adds peace of mind. Leaf guard gutter covers minimize maintenance.This maintenance-free home lets you spend more time at the beach, playing tennis or golf, and enjoying all your new friends in St. James.
HOA Amenities
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Road Type/Frontage: Maintained,Private Road,Paved
Appliances & Equipment
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Range
- Ice Maker
- Gas Cooktop
- Electric Oven
- Dryer
- Disposal
Attic Information
- Eave Storage
- Floored
Bathrooms
- 4 total bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
Building
- Heated SqFt Range: 3500 – 3999
- 3,759 heated sqft
- Built in 1997
- 2 stories
- 11 rooms
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Porch/Balcony/Deck: Deck,Patio,Porch,Open,Enclosed
- Stories/Levels: Two
Cooling
- Central Air
- Heat Pump
Dining Room
- Dining Room Type: Formal
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Gas Grill,Irrigation System
- Exterior Finish: Brick
Fence
- Vinyl
Fireplaces
- 1
Floors
- Carpet
- Wood
- Tile
Foundation
- Crawl Space
Garage
- 2 attached garage spaces
- 2 garage spaces
Water Features
- Propane
- Tankless
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
- Zoned
- Heat Pump
- Forced Air
Home Owner’s Association
- HOA
- HOA Amenities: Beach Access,Waterfront Community,Sidewalk,Trail(s),Tennis Court(s),Street Lights,Park,Security,RV/Boat Storage,Restaurant,Playground,Picnic Area,Pickleball,Maint – Comm Areas,Master Insure,Marina,Management,Maintenance Structure,Maint – Roads,Maint – Grounds,Gated,Jogging Path,Indoor Pool,Golf Course,Fitness Center,Dog Park,Clubhouse,Club Membership
Interior Features
- Bookcases
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Walk-in Shower
- Pantry
- Entrance Foyer
- Mud Room
- Master Downstairs
- High Ceilings
- Gas Log
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry
- Laundry Location: In Garage
Listing
- Listed on 2025-08-27
- Construction Type: Stick Built
- List Price/SqFt: $215
- Terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Location
- County: Brunswick
- Zip Code: 28461
- Latitude: 33.936017
- Longitude: -78.104254
- Subdivision: St James
- City Limits: Yes
Lot
- 13,329 sqft lot
- Lot Dimensions: 100×134.05x100x134.05
- 0.31 acres
- Lot Description: Corner Lot
- Lot Water Features: Water Access Comm
Energy Saving
- Green Bldg Features: Active Solar,Passive Solar,Tankless Water Heater,Sealed Crawl Space,Sealed Attic,Rain Collection,Prog Thermostats
Parking
- Concrete
- Garage Door Opener
- Paved
- On Site
- Garage Faces Front
Possession
- At Closing
Property
- Zoning: Sj-Epud
- Federal Flood Insurance available
- Home Warr/Termite: Termite Company: Mannings
- Home Warr/Termite: Termite Company Phone: 9104575289
- Home Warr/Termite: Termite Bond
Roof
- Architectural Shingle
Additional Rooms
- Rooms: Bedroom 2,Other,Master Bedroom,Kitchen,Great Room,Dining Room,Breakfast Nook,Bonus Room,Bedroom 5,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 3
Schools
- School District: Brunswick County Schools
Taxes
- Tax Assessed Value: $532,870
- Property Taxes: $2,141
- City Tax Rate: 03307
- Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank