$489,000

Sold Dec 1, 2025

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,535 sq ft

5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE

Southport, NC, 28461 · Smithville Woods

Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage - SP

Sale details

Sold price: $489,000
Sold on: Dec 1, 2025
First listed at: $525,000
Last asking price: $489,000 (−6.9%)
Sold vs. first asking: 93.1%
Sold vs. last asking: 100%
Days on market: 117

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About this home

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!

Facts

Type: Single Family Residence
Year built: 1992
Lot: 0.6 acres
Community: Smithville Woods
County: Brunswick
MLS #: 100510908

Features

Inside

Master Downstairs
Entrance Foyer
Mud Room
Ceiling Fan(s)
Pantry
Laminate
Tile
Wood
Down Draft
Refrigerator
Range
Dishwasher

Outside

Level
None

Parking

Concrete
Off Street
On Site
Paved

Heating & cooling

Gas Pack
Heat Pump
Electric
Natural Gas

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.

About 5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE

5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,535 square feet, built in 1992, on 0.6 acres in Smithville Woods, Southport, Brunswick County, NC 28461.

At $489,000, it's right around the median asking price ($499,995) of the 187 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Southport today.

That's about $193 per square foot, compared with a Southport median of $257.

2 other homes are for sale in Smithville Woods right now (median asking $654,750); 8 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $538,250, typically in about 81 days.

Across ZIP 28461, 621 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $392,500.

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Questions about 5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE

How much is 5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE?

5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE is listed at $489,000 (about $193 per square foot) as of September 23, 2026. Status: closed.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE have?

3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,535 square feet.

What neighborhood is 5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE in?

Smithville Woods, in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina.

What have homes sold for in Smithville Woods?

8 homes sold in Smithville Woods in the last 12 months, at a median price of $538,250.

When was 5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE built?

1992.

Who is the listing broker for 5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE?

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage - SP (MLS #100510908). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.