About this home
Are you looking for a home that is close to the beach, restaurants, shops, or downtown Southport? If so, this beautiful home in Rivermist is waiting for you! Designed for comfortable one-level living, the home offers an open layout highlighted by an double garage. A welcoming entry opens to a dramatic foyer with soaring ceilings and detailed millwork. The stylish kitchen showcases porcelain tile floors and custom cabinetry . New HVAC in 2025 , New Roof in 2023 . Relax and enjoy the Carolina weather from the sunroom looking over serene pond. A MUST SEE! Rivermist offers a community outdoor pool, fitness facility, tennis courts, pickle ball, playground, and clubhouse. Conveniently located just a short drive to Oak Island and Historic Southport for enjoying shopping, restaurants, museums, area beaches, festivals, and Cape Fear River activities. Rivermist is known for its strong sense of community and extensive amenities. Residents enjoy a clubhouse with fitness.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2007
- Lot
- 0.21 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $1,122 / annually
- Community
- Rivermist at Dutchma
- County
- Brunswick
- MLS #
- 100597473
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Tray Ceiling(s)
- High Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
- Electric Oven
- Built-In Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Outside
- Pond
Community
- Clubhouse
- Community Pool
- Fitness Center
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Management
- Playground
- Sidewalks
- Street Lights
- Taxes
- Tennis Court(s)
Parking
- On Site
- Paved
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Schools
- Elementary
- Southport
- Middle
- South Brunswick
- High
- South Brunswick
As listed in the MLS (Brunswick County Schools). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
Monthly payment estimate
$2,622/mo
- Principal & interest (30-yr fixed)$2,330
- Property taxes (2025 bill)$199
- HOA dues$94
If rates move: at 7.53% this payment is about $119 more a month; at 6.53% about $116 less.
Estimate only. Rate is the national 30-year average (7.03% as of Sep 24, 2026, Freddie Mac); your rate depends on your lender. Homeowners and flood insurance aren't included — on the coast they vary a lot by house, so get a quote early.
Recent sales like this in Rivermist at Dutchma
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5012 Bowline Court, Southport | Aug 7, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,950 | $419,000 | $215 |
| 5070 Ballast Road, Southport | Aug 7, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,442 | $332,000 | $230 |
| 5033 Ballast Road, Southport | Aug 5, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,901 | $410,000 | $216 |
| 5257 Windward Way, Southport | Jul 28, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,461 | $365,000 | $250 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
Buying in Southport? Local guides
- Before You List on the NC Coast: Inspect, Repair or Sell As-Is?What to do before listing a home in Wilmington and the southeastern NC coast: a pre-market inspection, what to fix, credit or disclose, roof/HVAC/insurance questions coastal buyers ask, photos, pricing and offers.
- How Much Are Property Taxes in Wilmington and the NC Coast? (2026-27)County and town property tax rates for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Onslow and Duplin, what they cost on a $400,000 home, the 2027 revaluations to plan for, and tax relief you may qualify for.
- One-Story and Primary-on-Main Homes on the Southeastern NC CoastWhere the one-level homes are from Wilmington to Calabash, what they cost town by town, and what to check before you buy — from current MLS listings.
About 5229 Shipmast Way
5229 Shipmast Way is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,647 square feet, built in 2007, on 0.21 acres in Rivermist at Dutchma, Southport, Brunswick County, NC 28461.
7 other homes are for sale in Rivermist at Dutchma right now (median asking $475,000); 17 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $360,000, typically in about 75 days.
Across ZIP 28461, 546 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $422,835.
Rivermist at Dutchma neighborhood guideHomes for sale in SouthportBrunswick County homes
Buying 5229 Shipmast Way
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 5229 Shipmast Way
How much is 5229 Shipmast Way?
5229 Shipmast Way is under contract. Its last asking price was $387,995.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 5229 Shipmast Way have?
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,647 square feet.
What neighborhood is 5229 Shipmast Way in?
Rivermist at Dutchma, in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Rivermist at Dutchma?
17 homes sold in Rivermist at Dutchma in the last 12 months, at a median price of $360,000.
Does 5229 Shipmast Way have an HOA fee?
Yes: $1,122 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 5229 Shipmast Way built?
2007.
Who is the listing broker for 5229 Shipmast Way?
Southport Realty, Inc. (MLS #100597473).
Can I tour 5229 Shipmast Way?
Yes. Tap “Schedule a tour,” pick a time, and we'll call to confirm — or call or text (910) 395-1000.