You’re gonna want to hold on tight for this week’s Tribute Homes community spotlight: Southport, North Carolina is the fastest-selling lifestyle community on the Carolina coast. And the Tribute Homes community of St. James Plantation is right in the heart of it! If you’re looking for active adult communities or golf course communities in Coastal NC, you’re gonna want to put this one at the top of your must-see list.
Active adult living golf course communities in Coastal NC may all seem similar at first glance, but you’ve never seen anything like Southport and St. James Plantation. Located where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean, Southport is known for its stunning location on the banks of the Cape Fear River, rich history, maritime heritage, and, of course, its warm, tropical breezes that all contribute to making Southport one of the finest retirement living communities around. Less than 10 minutes from St. James Plantation, residents are sure to spend many a lazy Saturday morning on Southport’s main street: grab the pooch a treat at Salty Dogs Bakery before taking a stroll among downtown’s charming shops and art galleries. Pick up a darling new table cloth at Cat on a Whisk for the dinner party you have planned for this evening. And finish the morning with a spectacular view of the Oak Island Lighthouse. To get an even better idea of what living in Southport, North Carolina is like, check out their official theme song.
Within the active adult living community of St. James Plantation, you’ll find even more exceptional sights and amenities—not to mention Tribute homes that are unlike any other. Eighty one holes of Championship Golf will keep you busy for many a sunday morning—four highly acclaimed courses designed by golf legends Nicklaus Design, P.B. Dye, Hale Irwin & Tim Cate. Three separate tennis clubs will be the perfect excuse to spend time perfecting your backhand. Indoor fitness clubs complete with state-of-the-art equipment and top fitness instructors will help you stay fit while having fun. And a bevy of social activities will ensure you get to know—and love—your neighbors. And the 475-slip St. James Marina is the perfect homeport for all your excursions, near or far. And because the average area summer temp is a perfect 85° and the average winter temperature is a just-right 58°, you’ll be exploring and enjoying the area every day of the year.
The Tribute homes you’ll find in St. James Plantation are just as charming as you’d expect, featuring flexible floorplans that offer the biggest value in the area. From $272,400 and 1,252 square feet, the homes you’ll find here are easy to make your very own. Like The Bayside, which offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms at 1,680 square feet, starting from $280,400. Or The Abington, which offers 1,252 square feet, two bedrooms and two baths starting at $272,400.
What more could a retirement living community in Southport, NC offer? Contact Tribute Homes to learn more about the exceptional retirement lifestyle you’ll find at St. James Plantation.







