MORNINGSTAR MARINA ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY

102 S Fodale Avenue

Southport, NC 28461

$623,000

$391 per Sq.Ft.

Active
3 beds
1.5 baths
1595 Sq. Ft.
Residential
Built in 1959
MLS #100570502

3 beds

1.5 baths

1595 Sq. Ft.

Residential

Built in 1959

MLS #100570502

If you've been waiting for that classic Southport home--the one with real character, a walk-able and golf cart-friendly location, and the kind of vintage mid-century charm you simply can't replicate--this is it. Set just a straight shot down to the historic waterfront of Southport--where the Cape Fear River meets the Intracoastal Waterway--this 3-bedroom home places you right where buyers want to be, but rarely find available. This is the lifestyle people move here for. Inside, the authenticity is immediate--tongue-and-groove pine walls, freshly refinished original flooring, shiplap ceilings, and a layout that naturally brings people together. Formal living and dining spaces offer that coveted breathing room, while still maintaining an easy, comfortable flow for entertaining. Thoughtful kitchen updates and newer appliances provide modern convenience without sacrificing the home's original soul. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated to meet today's expectations, blending style with function. Step outside, and this is where Southport truly shines. A deck, patio, fenced yard, outdoor shower, and mature landscaping--featuring old growth dogwoods, magnolias, and camellias--create a setting designed for outdoor living as much as indoor comfort. Relax beneath the covered gazebo with a glass of sweet tea and feel those signature salubrious Cape Fear breezes. Practical features matter here--and this home delivers. Natural gas is already in place for cooking, hot water, and grilling. Additional upgrades include a new outdoor shower, outdoor lighting, yard fencing, vapor barrier crawlspace with dehumidifier, gutters and downspouts, and two storage buildings with electricity--functionality that is increasingly hard to find in homes of this era. This well-loved and meticulously maintained home also features significant recent improvements, including a high-efficiency 3-ton 15 SEER2 heat pump with a completely new duct system, Rinnai tankless water heater, solar attic fan, new attic stairs, and a fully repainted exterior--including home, porches, deck, and carport. Interior enhancements such as refinished flooring, custom shaker-style millwork, interior whole house water shutoff, a cottage-style fiberglass entry door, and premium Graber pleated cellular shades reflect a level of care and detail buyers immediately recognize. And here's what many buyers don't realize--homes this close to downtown, in established neighborhoods without being an HOA, with this level of character and usable outdoor space, are becoming harder to find. This isn't just a home--it's a smart investment in a location that continues to hold long-term value.

Interior Features

Total bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Full bathrooms

1 full bathrooms

Half bathrooms

1 half bathrooms

Kitchen appliances

Vented exhaust fan, electric oven, washer, refrigerator, dryer, dishwasher

Interior features

Master downstairs, entrance foyer, solid surface, ceiling fan(s), walk-in shower

Flooring

Lvt/lvp

Cooling

Central air, attic fan

Heating

Forced air, natural gas

Exterior Features

Lot size

0.26 acres

Lot features

Corner lot

Water front

Fencing

Metal/ornamental, back yard

Exterior features

Composition, asbestos, brick

Roof

Shingle

HOA Information

HOA

HOA amenities

Waterfront community, boat dock, comm garden, dog park, exercise course, maint - roads, marina, park, pickleball, picnic area, playground, restaurant, rv/boat storage, sidewalk, street lights, tennis court(s), trail(s), water, see remarks

Utilities

Cable available, natural gas connected, sewer connected, water connected

Schools

Elementary school

Southport

Middle school

South Brunswick

High school

South Brunswick

Other Information

Tax assessed value

$387,110.00

Tax amount

$2,878.80

Tax year

2025

Zoning

Sp-R-10

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About Southport

Known for its beautiful scenery, southern charm, and maritime heritage, Southport is located at the junction of the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Market trends

There were 103 new listings in Southport last month. The average time on market was 100 days and the average price of new new listings was $644,751. Over the last three months, the average sale price to list price ratio was 93.60%.

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Historic homes with ornate porches and live oak trees line the streets of this picturesque community.

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102 S Fodale Avenue