Located in coastal Brunswick County, St. James offers an active coastal lifestyle centered around peaceful surroundings, premier golf, and time on the water. Known for its gated resort community setting, lush maritime natural areas, and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway, St. James strikes a balance between being active with outdoor recreation and maintaining a quiet, easygoing atmosphere year-round. Whether it’s morning tennis matches, afternoons navigating the marina, or evenings watching the tide roll in over the salt marshes, life here naturally moves at a slower, more enjoyable pace.

For those exploring living near St. James, the appeal goes beyond the community gates. The area offers a strong sense of neighborhood connection, vibrant social clubs, maritime history, and convenient access to historic Southport and nearby beaches. Just a short drive away, Kingfish Bay provides a unique opportunity to enjoy that same coastal lifestyle in a thoughtfully planned setting, blending modern homes, resort-style amenities, and a connection to both the waterfront and surrounding nature.

New Home Community Near Saint James, NC

As demand for new homes near St. James and Southport grows, many buyers expand their search south to nearby master-planned communities for gated privacy, waterfront amenities, and low-maintenance builds.

Where Is St. James, NC?

Located along the Intracoastal Waterway in Brunswick County—adjacent to Southport and across from Oak Island—St. James offers a coastal setting accessible via NC-211. Residents enjoy easy access to local marinas, championship golf, and walking trails, all within a short drive to Southport, Shallotte, Wilmington, and Myrtle Beach.

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A Coastal Gated Community Near St. James

Kingfish Bay offers a quieter, more private way to enjoy life along the Carolina coast. Tucked behind gates along the Calabash River, the community pairs coastal architecture and waterfront access with resort-style living—making it an appealing alternative for buyers seeking more privacy and space just minutes from St. James and Southport.

Life near St. James moves at an easy pace shaped by the tides, championship golf, and endless time on the water. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, security, and scenic coastal landscape, the area offers a classic Carolina lifestyle centered around outdoor living—from morning bike rides along shaded trails to afternoons on the water and dinner overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.

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Benefits of Coastal Living in North Carolina

Coastal living in North Carolina makes it easier to slow down, stay active, and embrace the outdoors—turning boating, kayaking, golf, and beach days into an everyday lifestyle rather than a vacation routine.

Living near Saint James provides access to deep-water boating along the Intracoastal Waterway, kayak launches, nearby beaches, championship golf, and miles of shaded nature trails. At Kingfish Bay, residents enjoy these same wellness and coastal benefits right at home through riverfront access, walking paths, a resort-style pool, private piers, and exclusive beach parking at our oceanfront clubhouse.

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Real Estate and New Homes Near St. James, NC

St. James is well known for its master-planned neighborhoods and resort amenities, but many buyers exploring the region are drawn just minutes south to communities that offer flexible home choices, move-in ready inventory, and new custom builds with low-maintenance living.

At Kingfish Bay in nearby Calabash, homeowners enjoy coastal-inspired designs, modern floor plans, and a thoughtfully planned setting—all within an easy drive to St. James, historic Southport, and the surrounding barrier islands.

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Life Along The Carolina Coast

Why Choose to Explore Kingfish Bay

Kingfish Bay was designed to reflect the lifestyle that defines the Carolina coast, where time on the water, outdoor living, and a relaxed pace come naturally. Surrounded by coastal waterways and just minutes from some of the area’s most sought-after beaches, the community offers a thoughtfully planned approach to coastal living that feels both connected and intentional.

As one of the premier new home communities along the Carolina coast, Kingfish Bay brings together well-designed homes, riverfront access, and amenities that encourage an active, outdoor lifestyle. Its location allows residents to experience the best of coastal North Carolina, with easy access to beaches, boating, and the natural beauty that makes this region such a desirable place to call home.

Explore Coastal Living Near St. James

From its position along the Intracoastal Waterway to its proximity to historic Southport and championship golf, St. James offers a coastal lifestyle centered around simplicity, activity, and scenery. For those considering a move to the Carolina coast, it stands out as a place where coastal living feels approachable, refined, and connected to natural surroundings.

To learn more about available homes, community amenities, and life nearby, explore Kingfish Bay in Calabash and discover how you can enjoy the St. James lifestyle just minutes from home.

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Customer Reviews

Our experience at Kingfish Bay has been amazing! We are fish out of water (no pun intended) when it comes to new construction and living far away while our home is being constructed has been scary and exciting at the same time, but with Stephanie Spicer (Sales Center Realtor) taking care of us and keeping us updated with information and photos along the way it has been so much less scary and so much more exciting! Stephanie answered all of our questions and she honestly was just as excited as we were to see the progress along the way. We are almost at the end of construction and the whole team at Kingfish has been so accommodating and we couldn’t be happier!

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