1523 Shepard Road SE
Southport, NC 28461
$2,185,000
About the property
One-of-a-Kind Riverfront Sanctuary on 1.49 acres. Overlooking the Cape Fear River, this custom estate offers endless panoramic views and in a private eco-luxury, natural environment just minutes from downtown Southport. A private long pier provides the perfect spot for up-close bird watching, launching a kayak, SUP or sighting Dolphin and watching sail, power & ferry boats go by.
This is an amazing opportunity to own a 3,000 square foot waterfront home that offers views from nearly every window and turn was built in 2017 with a sprawling screened-in porch and upper deck on the back of this beautiful three bedroom/2.5 bath home. Designed for luxury, open living with views from every angle. Porches on both levels, spacious courtyard and gardens. Custom designed & built for peaceful living and entertaining. Active solar efficiency. First-floor primary suite with sitting area and large luxury bathroom. Office/reading room in front of home on first floor and second den on upper level with walk-out to second floor deck. Massive Live Oak Trees frame this unique, one-of-a-kind property.
Waking-up to a window facing the water, pouring coffee overlooking the river and sitting on the screened porch to watch the wildlife and mariners traveling up and down the river...is the life this property offers. Luxuries like privacy, modern conveniences and turnkey investments like solar panels and a newer fortified roof, make ownership even more attractive. No City taxes and no HOA dues are also nice.
Have your ''privacy and best social life, too!'' Enjoy a very peaceful, beautiful waterfront life while enjoying being so very close to downtown Southport where fine and casual dining along with great boutiques, parks, music venues, wine and brew houses, historic museums and quaint biking areas await you. Full-service marinas are also available just minutes away.
Then retreat to your waterfront oasis surrounded by beautiful views and nature. If you like gardening or just watching the birds, you'll also like the cute chicken coop/shed perched in the side yard near the fresh-water pond. This property is surrounded by acres of woodlands with adds to the peaceful tranquility.
When the home was built, careful planning went in to the design and construction. From the custom pine floors sourced from a 120 year old Carolina cotton mill to locally salvaged brick used in the fireplace and combination mud/laundry room, the home has so many treasured details. Combined with an amazing gourmet kitchen boasting an expansive island with high-end appliances, this home has everything to lead the market in luxury waterfront living.
Sunrise. Sunset. Be ready for the jaw-dropping views and tremendous value and lifestyle this property has to offer. Just note that there is just one house like this house. If you want spectacular, this is it!
At a glance
Listing details
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Heated square feet
- 3,002
- Lot acres
- 1.49
- Lot dimensions
- 123' F x 395' R x 204' B x 464' L
- Stories
- 2
- Zoning
- Co-R-7500
- HOA
- No
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Yes
Education
Schools
- Elementary school
- Southport
- Middle school
- South Brunswick
- High school
- South Brunswick
- School district
- Brunswick County Schools
Complete report
Property features
- City
- Southport
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- County
- Brunswick
- Location Type
- Mainland
- Subdivision
- Not In Subdivision
- Secondary Subdivision
- N/A
- City Limits
- No
- Marketing City
- Southport
- Year Built
- 2017
- # Baths - Total
- 3
- # Bedrooms
- 3
- # Rooms
- 7
- Master Bedroom Level
- Primary Living Area
- Fireplaces Total
- 1
- Waterview
- Yes
- New Construction
- No
- Sign on Property
- Yes
- Handicap Accessible
- None
- Boat Slip
- Mean High Water Depth: 6
- Construction
- Wood Frame
- Cooling
- Central Air; Zoned
- Dining Room Type
- Combination; Formal
- Entry Level Information
- Entry Level: 1
- Exterior Finish
- Fiber Cement
- Other Structures
- See Remarks
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Exterior Features
- Outdoor Shower; See Remarks
- Terms
- Cash; Conventional
- Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank; Above or Below Ground: Below Ground; Fuel Type: Propane; In Use: Yes; Owned or Leased: Leased; Lessor Name and Contact: Blossom
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Flooring
- Brick; Ceramic Tile; Hardwood
- Fencing
- Partial; Wood
- Interior Features
- Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Gas Log; High Ceilings; Hot Tub; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Mud Room; Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s)
- Green Bldg Features
- Active Solar
- Garage & Parking
- Attached Garage Spaces: 2; Detached Garage Spaces: 0; Total # Garage Spaces: 2; Total Carport Spaces: 0
- HOA and Neigh Amenities
- No Amenities; Club Membership: None Selected
- Heated SqFt
- 3000 - 3499
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Heating System Fuel Source
- Electric
- Laundry Features
- Laundry Room
- Lot Water Features
- Boat Dock; Deeded Beach Access; Deeded Water Access; Deeded Waterfront; Pier; Salt Marsh; Water Depth 4+
- Patio and Porch Features
- Covered; Deck; Open; Patio; Porch; Screened
- Parking Features
- Additional Parking; Garage; Garage Door Opener; On Site; Paved; Unpaved
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Road Type/Frontage
- Maintained; Paved; Public (City/Cty/St)
- Showing Instructions
- 24 Hour Notice
- Levels
- Two
- Electric Provider
- Brunswick Electric
- Utilities
- Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water Source
- Municipal Water
- Construction Type
- Stick Built
- View Type
- ICW View; Marsh View; River; Water
- Frontage Type
- ICW Front; River
- Tax Assessed Value
- $816,600
- Cobra Zone
- No
- Deed Book
- 3715
- Deed Page
- 36
- Plat Book
- 00149
- PID
- 22200002
- Tax Identifier
- 22200002
- Plat Page
- 00072
- Total Real Estate Property Taxes
- $3,519.41
- Special Assessments
- N/A
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Legal
- 1.49 AC PL-149/72
- Directions to Property
- From 211/Howe Street, turn left onto East Moore Street. Continue straight through the roundabout for about one (1) mile. Turn right onto Shepard Road Continue straight and the property is located on the water at the very end of Shepard Road.