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301 E Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461 (MLS# 100562122)

$2,799,000
301 E Bay Street
Southport, NC 28461
MLS# 100562122
6 beds  |  6 baths  |  6292 sqft
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301 E Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461
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Property Description
Your iconic Southport estate offers a rare opportunity to own one of the most distinguished homes on East Bay Street. Perched high above the Cape Fear River, your home captures sweeping water views and places you just a short stroll from Southport's waterfront, restaurants, boutiques, and marina. Originally a summer retreat for North Carolina Governors, this contributing property to the Southport Historic District has been masterfully restored to honor its architectural heritage while incorporating the comforts and systems expected in a luxury residence. Whether envisioned as an extraordinary private home for an affluent retiree, a legacy property for multi-generational living, or a boutique inn, the flexibility and pedigree are unmatched. Spanning 6,025 square feet across three finished levels, including a 1,645-square-foot lower level with multiple private entrances, the residence offers six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. This thoughtful layout is ideal for hosting extended family, accommodating live-in caregivers, or creating private guest suites. Nine fireplaces, soaring ceilings, heart pine floors, intricate moldings, and Southport's signature bow detailing reflect the craftsmanship of a bygone era. A dramatic central rotunda creates a memorable sense of arrival and anchors gracious formal living and dining rooms designed for elegant entertaining. The fully remodeled kitchen blends timeless character with high-end appliances and refined finishes. Many bedrooms enjoy fireplaces, strong natural light, and captivating river views. One of the home's most enchanting lifestyle features is the broad front porch, where you can watch ships pass on the Cape Fear River, walk to dinner in historic downtown Southport, and return home for sunset cocktails with cooling coastal breezes. The beautifully landscaped grounds are framed by mature live oaks and feature irrigation, a pond with water feature, French drains, river rock accents, decorative brick parking, and new picket and privacy fencing. Recent improvements include a full kitchen remodel, complete renovation of all bathrooms, refinished heart pine floors, updated lighting, Low-E storm windows, rebuilt side porch with metal roof, 2025 reconstructed upper balcony with new French doors, whole-house Generac generator, Rinnai tankless water heater, Halo whole-house filtration system, nine Mitsubishi mini-split systems, updated electrical service, new natural gas line, and full sewer replacement. Known historically as The Brunswick Inn & previously operated as a successful bed and breakfast, the property offers a renewable special use permit through the City of Southport. Application information is available from the listing agent. Select furnishings are negotiable, presenting a turnkey opportunity to own a landmark residence where history, hospitality, and coastal elegance converge.

Details
Maps
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Status: Active
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-03-23
Listing Price: 2799000
Current Price: $2,799,000
List Price/SqFt: 444.85
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Location Information
Street #: 301
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
Geo Lat: 33.918679
Geo Lon: -78.015413
Remarks and Showing
Directions to Property: Howe Street to Water and Bay Street. Left on E. Bay. House on left at corner of E. Bay and Atlantic Street.
Sign on Property: Yes
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Property Attached YN: No
Lot Acres: 0.24
Lot SqFt: 10454
Lot Dimensions: 101x104x101x103
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Mainland
Property Interior Info
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 6292
SqFt - Below Grade: 1645
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 6292
# Rooms: 16
# Baths - Full: 5
# Baths - Half: 1
# Baths - Total: 6
# Bedrooms: 6
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 3
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1852
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: Brunswick Electric
Internet Service Provider(s): Spectrum
Sewer Provider: City/Town
Water Provider: City/Town
Rooms
Bedroom 2 Level: Third
Bedroom 3 Level: Third
Bedroom 4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5 Level: First
Bedroom 6 Level: First
Den Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Library Level: Second
Master Bedroom Level: Second
Other Level: Second
Property Features
Frontage Type: See Remarks
View Type: Ocean; River; Water
Attic: Stairs - Pull Down
Basement: Exterior Entry; Finished; Full; Interior Entry
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Construction: Concrete; Wood Frame
Architectural Style: Colonial; Historic District
Exterior Features: Garden; Irrigation System; Storm Doors
Exterior Finish: Block; Brick; Stone; Wood Siding
Fencing: Wood; Privacy
Foundation: Block; Brick/Mortar
Green Bldg Features: Tankless Water Heater
Parking Features: Concrete; Off Street; On Site; Parking Pad; Paved
Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Front Porch; Patio
Pool Features: None
Roof: Architectural Shingle; Metal
Levels: 3 Story or More
Lot Features: Corner Lot; Landscaped
Lot Water Features: Second Row
Cooling: Central Air; Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Fireplace(s); Heat Pump; Zoned
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Tankless
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Fireplace Features: Basement; Bedroom; Brick; Dining Room; Kitchen
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Interior Features: Basement; Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Pantry; Solid Surface; Walk-in Shower; Whole-Home Generator
Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System; Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room
Heated SqFt: 6000 - 6499
Dining Room Type: Formal
Other Structures: Storage
Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Library; Master Bedroom; Other
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Information
Room Name Length Width Level Remarks
Kitchen15.0017.00FirstBasement Kitchen + Fireplace
Dining Room12.0017.00FirstBasement Dining
Den17.0019.00FirstBasement Den/Living
Bedroom 518.7015.70FirstBasement Bedroom + Fireplace
Bedroom 618.0014.90FirstBasement Bedroom + Fireplace
Other17.0015.00SecondFoyer
Kitchen18.0021.00SecondMain Kitchen + Fireplace
Dining Room20.0015.00SecondFormal Dining + Rotunda
Library20.7017.70SecondBuilt Ins + Fireplace
Other20.7017.70SecondParlor + Fireplace
Master Bedroom19.0014.00SecondWith en suite Bath
Other13.0014.50ThirdObservatory + Balcony
Bedroom 319.1017.50ThirdBedroom + Fireplace
Bedroom 220.7017.70ThirdBedroom + Fireplace
Bedroom 417.8018.50ThirdBedroom + Fireplace
Other10.007.00SecondPantry off Kitchen + Wet Sink

Listing Office: Ivester Jackson Christie's

Last Updated: May - 29 - 2026

301 E Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461 - MLS# 100562122

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