Drawn to Wilmington real estate but want to be out of reach from interstate traffic? Just below Wilmington and the mouth of the Cape Fear River lies Southport, NC. Centuries ago, a pirate named Stede Bonnet was repairing his vessel in a nearby creek when he was captured by the charm of Southport. The town was named after the promotional effort of creating a southern port by combining river transportation and railroads after the Civil War. Though it never turned into a major port city, it had telegraph service and a coaling dock for steamships. Southport was one of the first areas in the state to celebrate the Fourth of July, as it soon became host of the Official North Carolina 4^th of July celebration.

The abundance of restaurants, antique shops, and historic sites to visit, display the rich history of this quaint, seaside town. Just outside of Southport are the big city conveniences of superstores, accessible via ferry and scenic highway. The town’s beautiful architecture of the old homes draws attention to Southport real estate and the area, as well as its historic cemeteries. As one of the most desirable places to retire in the United States, Southport is a unique but casual community residents love to explore.