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\nSouthport, NC is a small coastal town located along the southeastern coast of North Carolina. It is known for its beautiful waterfront views and historic downtown area, which includes a picturesque marina and boardwalk. Visitors to Southport find plenty to do including fishing, kayaking, boating, shopping in local boutiques, or dining at one of the many restaurants. There are also several nearby attractions such as Fort Fisher State Park and the Bald Head Island Lighthouse. Reviews of Southport are overwhelmingly positive with visitors praising its stunning scenery and laid-back atmosphere. Many remark on how friendly and welcoming the locals are. With its variety of activities and attractions, it’s easy to see why so many visitors come back year after year.
based on 3 ReviewsGet to know Southport with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Southport
Beautiful place - 9/2/2013
I found the other reviews interesting stating that the housing market is priced high. This is very subjective and based on what they've looked at. We live in NJ and are looking to move to Southport for retirement. We visited Southport in August and spent a day with a realtor looking at homes.
Just to give comparisons.. our 2000sq ft home in NJ is about $400,000 and in Southport is under $200,000. Our property taxes are almost $9,000 a year compared to about $1,200 in Southport. To us, housing is VERY inexpensive in Southport.
The town is very quaint and I compare their downtown to Mayberry. We liked that there are no chain restaurants such as Fridays, Applebees, and such throughout the town, and the places we ate were excellent (Fishy Fishy and Live Oak Cafe).
The town does basically shut down at 9PM, so if you're looking for night life, then this isn't the town for you, or drive to Wilmington. We are excited to find the right place for us, relax and enjoy the
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Not so bad - 9/30/2010
I hated to leave the other reveiw stand alone. Yes cost of living is higher in Southport than say Whiteville or Fayetteville. You do pay a premium to live next to the water, but high in comparison to what? If you buy some inexpensive energy saving equipment, your rate for electricity is about a third less and then in line with most communities. Housing cost are high in the historic district, but the recession has brought many homes into an affordable range. Taxes are cheap compared to most of America. You do pay a seperate Southport tax of .18 that I sometimes wonder what extra services that county residence don't get I'm paying for. I think Southport is a great place to live and worth a few sheckles
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Southport, NC - 4/4/2008
Southport is a great place to live if you can stand the cost of living. Housing prices are high, taxes are high, and utilities are expensive. The city of Southport is also the electricity provider and it is much more expensive than electricity in surrounding communities. Even homeowners insurance is high because Southport is located on the coast. We have lived in Southport for the last six years, but will consider moving when we retire because of the high cost of
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