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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What's my home worth? →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
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Metal Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- County Water
- Property tax
- $1,790 / year (2024)
- 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
Directions to 5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE
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
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.
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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.
2 other homes are for sale in Smithville Woods right now (median asking $558,918); 7 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $620,000, typically in about 92 days.
Across ZIP 28461, 550 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $438,500.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE
How much is 5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE?
5003 Robert Ruark Drive SE sold for $489,000 on December 1, 2025 (last asking price $489,000). It is not for sale now.
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?
7 homes sold in Smithville Woods in the last 12 months, at a median price of $620,000.
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).