306 E Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461 (MLS# 100556008)

306 E Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461

$4,995,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,211 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,486 Status: Pending

Current Price: $4,995,000 List Date: 2/27/2026 Last Modified: 3/16/2026

Overview

Description

For the most discerning of buyers, 306 E. Bay Street is more than a home--it is a front-row seat to the very best of coastal living. Begin your mornings on the waterfront porch, coffee in hand, as the Bald Head Island ferry glides quietly down the Cape Fear River beneath a low blanket of silver fog. In the distance, the soft echo of ship horns carries across the water as a container vessel makes its ghostlike approach to port. By evening, golden light melts into the horizon and silhouettes of ibis drift gracefully toward their roost on Battery Island, best enjoyed beside the glow of the gas firepit. Positioned on one of the highest lots in historic downtown, the residence commands sweeping, unobstructed vistas that transform hour by hour -- sunrise to sunset, season to season. Conceived, engineered, and meticulously constructed over more than three years--with completion in late 2024--this extraordinary residence reflects vision, precision, and uncompromising craftsmanship at every turn. Every structural element, finish selection, and architectural detail was thoughtfully curated and flawlessly implemented, resulting in a home that is as enduring in quality as it is striking in presence. A rare and coveted amenity on the Southport waterfront, the property offers oversized, private, conditioned garages at street level--seamlessly integrated into the architecture--delivering both convenience and distinction seldom found within the historic district.

Supplements: Step through the stately entry doors into a dramatic three-story foyer where your gaze is immediately drawn through the lower-level living space to the water beyond. The entry level unfolds into a refined waterfront family room anchored by a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and custom wet bar -- an elegant setting for relaxed evenings afte ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 100556008

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Marketing Start Date: 2026-02-21
Listing Price: 4995000
List Price/SqFt: 958.55
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 306
Pre Direction: E
Street Name: Bay
Street Suffix: Street
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Southport
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Head south on Howe Street toward the waterfront as the Cape Fear River comes into view. Turn left onto East Bay Street and follow one of Southport's most scenic stretches, lined with historic charm and sweeping water views. Just past the Community Building, the home will be on your right--gracefully positioned along the waterfront and moments from the Yacht Basin and downtown shops.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.17
Lot SqFt: 7486
Lot Dimensions: 70.19 x 103.34 x 70.36 x 110.53
Waterfront: Yes
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 5211
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 5211
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Half: 2
# Baths - Total: 5
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2024

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Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-03-16

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: City of Southport
Internet Service Provider(s): Spectrum
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider: Brunswick County Public Utilities
Trash Provider: City of Southport
Water Provider: Brunswick County Public Utilities

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Library Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Other Level: First
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Library: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other: Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 2

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 2335460
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 17161.38
Deed Book: 4419
Deed Page: 879
Legal: L-70 Ft On Bay St
Broker Owner: Yes
PID: 238IB028
Tax Identifier: 238ib028
Plat Book: No
Plat Page: No
Lot #: 70
Special Assessments: None.
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: Sp-R-10
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
School District: Brunswick County Schools
Elementary School: Southport
Middle School: South Brunswick
High School: South Brunswick

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes
Lighted: Yes
Secured: Yes

Attic

Access Only: Yes

Frontage Type

River: Yes

Handicap Accessible

Accessible Full Bath: Yes
Elevator: Yes

View Type

ICW View: Yes
Ocean: Yes
River: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Unit Type

3 Bedroom: Yes

Style

See Remarks: Yes

Lot Water Features

Bulkhead: Yes
Deeded Water Rights: Yes
Deeded Waterfront: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes
Pier: Yes
Water Depth 4+: Yes

Exterior Features

Gas Grill: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Irrigation System: Yes
Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Exterior Finish

Fiber Cement: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes

Foundation

Pilings: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Hardwood: Yes

Green Bldg Features

Energy Star Appl: Yes
High Eff Toilets: Yes
LED Lighting: Yes
Prog Thermostats: Yes
Radiant Heat Floors: Yes
Sealed Attic: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Balcony: Yes
Covered: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped: Yes
Sprinklers in Front: Yes
Sprinklers in Rear: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: Yes
Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Multi Units: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heated SqFt

5000 - 5499: Yes

Heating

Fireplace(s): Yes
Radiant: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes
Tankless: Yes

Utilities

Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

County Sewer: Yes

Water Source

County Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: Yes
Convection Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Generator: Yes
Ice Maker: Yes
Mini Refrigerator: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Purifier: Yes
Water Softener: Yes
Freezer: Yes

Fireplace Features

Blower Fan: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Furnished

Negotiable: Yes

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: Yes
Bookcases: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Vacuum: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Elevator: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Reversed Floor Plan: Yes
Sound System: Yes
Tray Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Whole-Home Generator: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Window Features

Thermal Windows: Yes

Security Features

Security System: Yes
Security System Owned: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Closet: Yes
Utility Sink: Yes

Dining Room Type

Formal: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: River Handicap Accessible: Accessible Full Bath; Elevator View Type: ICW View; Ocean; River Attic: Access Only Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 3 Bedroom Style: See Remarks Exterior Features: Gas Grill; Gas Log; Irrigation System; Other; See Remarks Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement Fencing: Back Yard Foundation: Pilings Green Bldg Features: Energy Star Appl; High Eff Toilets; LED Lighting; Prog Thermostats; Radiant Heat Floors; Sealed Attic; Tankless Water Heater Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Lighted; Secured Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Rear Porch Roof: Metal Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Landscaped; Sprinklers in Front; Sprinklers in Rear Lot Water Features: Bulkhead; Deeded Water Rights; Deeded Waterfront; Navigable Water; Pier; Water Depth 4+ Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Multi Units; Zoned Heating: Fireplace(s); Radiant; Zoned Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Natural Gas; Tankless Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Underground Utilities; Water Connected Sewer: County Sewer Water Source: County Water Fireplace Features: Blower Fan; Family Room; Gas Log; Living Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Hardwood Furnished: Negotiable Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Eat-in Kitchen; Elevator; Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Reversed Floor Plan; Sound System; Tray Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar; Whole-Home Generator; See Remarks Window Features: Thermal Windows Security Features: Security System; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Closet; Utility Sink Heated SqFt: 5000 - 5499 Dining Room Type: Formal Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Library; Living Room; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Bedroom 1 Length: 23.00 Width: 13.60 Level: Main Remarks: Primary Bedroom Bedroom 2 Length: 13.70 Width: 11.00 Level: First Remarks: North Guest Bedroom Bedroom 3 Length: 19.00 Width: 12.20 Level: First Remarks: South Guest Bedroom Living Room Length: 29.00 Width: 20.00 Level: Main Dining Room Length: 19.70 Width: 15.00 Level: Main Kitchen Length: 24.00 Width: 9.00 Level: Main Laundry Length: 15.00 Width: 9.80 Level: Main Library Length: 13.00 Width: 12.20 Level: Main Remarks: Library/Office Family Room Length: 29.00 Width: 25.00 Level: First Other Length: 13.70 Width: 11.00 Level: First Remarks: GYM

Listing Office: RE/MAX Southern Coast

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Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026

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