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5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE, Southport, NC 28461
$525,000
















































Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
2,535
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
26,267
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$525,000
List Date:
6/01/2025
Last Modified:
6/19/2025
Description
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!
More Information MLS# 100510908
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Status: Active
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2025-05-31
Listing Price: 525000
Current Price: $525,000
List Price/SqFt: 207.1
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Location Information
Street #: 5003
Street Name: Robert Ruark
Street Suffix: Drive
Post Direction: SE
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Southport
Subdivision: Smithville Woods
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Geo Lat: 33.936439
Geo Lon: -78.041461
Remarks and Showing
Directions to Property: From the intersection of N. Howe Street (N.C. 211) and River Road (N.C. 87) at Southport, turn onto Robert Ruark Drive -- proceed approximately 1 mile -- house will be on the left with a sign in the yard -- park in driveway
Sign on Property: Yes
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.6
Lot SqFt: 26267
Lot Dimensions: irregular: 163 x 296 x 20 x 275
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Mainland
Property Interior Info
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2535
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2535
# Rooms: 10
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Total: 3
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories: 2
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1992
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: Brunswick Electric
Internet Service Provider(s): Spectrum
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Trash Provider: county contractor
Water Provider: Brunswick County Public Utilities
Rooms
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bonus Room Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Office Level: Upper
Sunroom Level: Main
Utility Room Level: Main
Property Features
Attic: Eave Storage
Basement: None
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Metal Siding; Wood Siding
Fencing: Back Yard; Chain Link; Partial
Foundation: Crawl Space
Parking Features: Concrete; Off Street; On Site; Paved
Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Deck; Patio; Porch
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Trash Collection: Other
Lot Features: Level
Cooling: Heat Pump
Heating: Gas Pack; Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Permit On File; Septic Tank
Water Source: County Water
Fireplace: None
Flooring: Laminate; Tile; Wood
Furnished: Unfurnished
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Master Downstairs; Mud Room; Pantry
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room
Heated SqFt: 2400 - 2599
Dining Room Type: Formal
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office; Sunroom; Utility Room
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Information
Living Room
Length: 14.00
Width: 19.00
Level: Main
Dining Room
Length: 9.00
Width: 11.00
Level: Main
Kitchen
Length: 11.00
Width: 12.00
Level: Main
Sunroom
Length: 8.00
Width: 18.00
Level: Main
Master Bedroom
Length: 14.00
Width: 15.00
Level: Main
Bedroom 2
Length: 10.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Main
Bedroom 3
Length: 9.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Main
Bonus Room
Length: 12.00
Width: 25.00
Level: Upper
Office
Length: 12.00
Width: 23.00
Level: Upper
Utility Room
Length: 7.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Main
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage - SP
Last Updated: June - 19 - 2025
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