Southport : North Carolina
Living a Outdoor Oriented Lifestyle in Southport, North_Carolina
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Where to Retire in Southport and Home Prices
The area is developing rapidly with many upscale communities aimed at retiring baby boomers and people looking for vacation homes. Most of these new planned communities are heavily oriented towards golf. There are over 30 golf courses in Brunswick County with more being built each year. Four courses in the St. James Plantation and Winding River Plantation communities are certified as Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries. In the fanciest developments prices can range from million dollar houses to 2BR golf villas in the $200’s. Zillow.com reports the Median Home Value to be $253,009 in early 2021.
What Is Special about Southport
Charming waterfront town in the Low Country. The North Carolina 4th of July Festival. The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament. Many luxurious golf course communities. Southport'sWaterfront Park. Milder winters. Beautiful public beaches nearby.
What Is Not Special about Southport
Traffic can get very bad in season. Developmental pressures are strong.
Climate and Physical Environment
Southport is located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal and the Atlantic Ocean. Oak Island, Holden Beach, and Bald Head Island are three barrier islands near Southport that offer a tranquil dose of nature. Boiling Spring Lakes, one of the fastest growing cities here, takes its name from the over 50 bubbling spring lakes. Summers are hot and humid, but more pleasant than inland.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
It seems like there is always something happening in the area. There are fishing tournaments, parades, outdoor festivals such as the Christmas by the Sea Festival, community concerts. Home tours, entertainment, parade, concerts, flotilla, and more.
Crime
The crime rate is slightly above average.
Medical Facilities
J. Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital Cardiopulmonary, diagnostic imaging, emergency care and many more services. Brunswick Community Hospital (21 miles) 60 beds and growing. New Hanover Regional Medical Center (30 miles) This hospital limits its services to specialties such as orthopedics, rehabilitation medicine, etc. The Coastal Rehabilitation Hospital - Cardiac/pulmonary rehab facility
Transportation
Wilmington International Airport (25 Miles); Myrtle Beach International (68 miles).
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