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1523 Shepard Road SE, Southport, NC 28461 (MLS # 100580743)

Price $2,315,000
Status Active
Beds 3
Baths 3 Baths
Home size 3,002 sqft
Lot Size 1.49 ac
Days on Market 87
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!
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 8/14/2026 Tract Not In Subdivision
Year Built 2017 Garage Spaces 2.0
County Brunswick

SCHOOLS

Elementary School Southport
Jr. High School South Brunswick
High School South Brunswick

Price History

Prior to Aug 14, '26 $2,465,000
Aug 14, '26 - Today $2,315,000

Additional Details

AIR Central Air, Zoned
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
BASEMENT Crawl Space
CONSTRUCTION Fiber Cement, Frame
EXTERIOR Dock, Outdoor Shower
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Active Solar, Electric, Heat Pump
INTERIOR Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Master Downstairs, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 1.49 acre(s)
LOT DIMENSIONS 123' F x 395' R x 204' B x 464' L
PARKING Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Paved, Unpaved, Garage
SEWER Septic Tank
STORIES 2
SUBDIVISION Not In Subdivision
TAXES 3519.41
UTILITIES Water Connected
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION River, Water
WATER Public
WATERFRONT Yes
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION Beach Access, Waterfront Access

Location

Listed with Sea Glass Realty LLC

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