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Sold for $489,000
  • $489,000

    5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE, Southport, NC 28461

    3beds
    2,535sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1992
    0.6 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $193/sqft
    $3,078 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    FRONT PORCH LIVING in the heart of the Carolina Coast -- Ready for a new owner to make it their own, this classic 3-bedroom 3-bath Southern Coastal-style home in the Smithville Woods development near Southport boasts over 2500 heated square feet and a sweeping 72-Foot-Wide Covered Front Porch -- Downstairs, the Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen flow easily together and out to the gorgeous Sun Room and Sprawling Back Yard Deck -- Primary Bedroom with En Suite Bath and Walk-In Closet as well as 2 More Bedrooms and a 2nd Bath all are available on the Main Floor -- Upstairs features its own Balcony Deck and entry as well as a spacious Office, Huge Bonus Room and Bathroom -- 0.6-acre Homesite stratches over 200 feet back from the street frontage and includes a fenced area -- Plus, it's within the golf-cart zone that stretches throughout Southport all the way to the Historic District, Downtown Shops and Restaurants, and the magestic Cape Fear River waterfront -- Minutes from Beaches, Golf, Water Sports and more, the property is withing commuter distance of Wilmington, Myrtle Beach and everything between -- don't miss out on this great opportunity!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ginger Harper Real Estate Group 910-808-9723,

    Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage - SP

    Bought with:

    Wanda C Adkins, 216295

    Better Beach Sales & Rentals, Inc.

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100510908MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Brunswick County Association of Realtors

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Sunroom, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bonus Room, Office, Utility Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 14 x 15
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 14 x 15
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 10 x 13
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 10 x 13
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 9 x 13
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 9 x 13
    Bonus room
    • Level: Upper
    • Dimensions: 12 x 25
    Bonus room
    • Level: Upper
    • Dimensions: 12 x 25
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 9 x 11
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 9 x 11
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 11 x 12
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 11 x 12
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 14 x 19
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 14 x 19
    Office
    • Level: Upper
    • Dimensions: 12 x 23
    Office
    • Level: Upper
    • Dimensions: 12 x 23
    Sunroom
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 8 x 18
    Sunroom
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 8 x 18
    Utility room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 7 x 13
    Utility room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 7 x 13
    Heating
    • Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Down Draft, Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher
    • Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Master Downstairs, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
    • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Basement: None
    • Attic: Storage
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,535
    • Total interior livable area: 2,535 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Concrete, Off Street, On Site, Paved
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Balcony
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Partial,Back Yard
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: See Remarks
    • Frontage type: See Remarks
    Lot
    • Size: 0.6 Acres
    • Dimensions: irregular: 163 x 296 x 20 x 275
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 221oa002
    • Zoning: SBR-6000 County
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal Siding, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Crawl Space
    • Roof: Architectural Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1992

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: County Water
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Smithville Woods
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Southport

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $193/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $363,830
    • Annual tax amount: $1,789
    • Date on market: 8/7/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 117 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/1/2025Sold$489,000$193/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100510908 Report a problem
    9/24/2025Contingent$489,000$193/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100510908 Report a problem
    9/23/2025Price change$489,000-2%$193/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100510908 Report a problem
    8/4/2025Price change$499,000-5%$197/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100510908 Report a problem
    6/1/2025Listed for sale$525,000+176.3%$207/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #100510908 Report a problem
    8/20/2004Sold$190,000$75/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #20062242 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,790 $363,830
    2024$1,790 $363,830
    2023$1,790 -1.7%$363,830 +34.5%
    2022$1,820 +7.3%$270,570
    2021$1,695 $270,570
    2020$1,695 $270,570
    2019$1,695 +6.5%$270,570 +335%
    2018$1,592 +4.9%$62,200
    2017$1,517 $62,200
    2016$1,517 $62,200 -75.2%
    2015$1,517 +18.3%$250,850 +11.9%
    2014$1,282 $224,199
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    Neighborhood: 28461

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Southport
    • Middle: South Brunswick
    • High: South Brunswick

    Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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