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About this home
Welcome home to Rivermist, one of Southport's most sought after resort style communities, where this meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is ready to welcome its next family. Step through the charming entryway and feel it immediately: bright, sunny, open living spaces bathed in natural light, with fresh paint and new carpet(2025) in bedrooms giving every room a crisp, move in ready feel. The kitchen is a true showstopper, featuring updated countertops(2025) and a stylish tile backsplash, made for slow mornings and easy entertaining alike. When it's time to unwind, the screened in porch offers your own private escape, while the backyard, secured by a brand new black wrought iron fence (2026), backs up to a peaceful wooded area, giving you a rare sense of privacy your pets and family will love. New roof (2026)and new AC (2025) mean you can move in and simply enjoy it, worry free. Beyond your front door, Rivermist delivers a lifestyle most neighborhoods only promise: swimming pools, a hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, and an active community center that brings neighbors together. Just minutes away, historic downtown Southport welcomes you with charming shops, waterfront dining, and small town character, while the beaches of Oak Island are an easy drive whenever the coast is calling. This isn't just a house for sale in Southport, NC. It's a life you'll love coming home to. Welcome to 5266 Windward Way.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2012
- Lot
- 0.23 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $1,188 / annually
- Community
- Rivermist at Dutchma
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $257
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Water
- County Water
- Property tax
- $1,252 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Sep 7, 2026
- MLS #
- 100601847
Features
Inside
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Walk-in Shower
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Carpet
- Tile
- Hardwood
- Electric Oven
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
Community
- Clubhouse
- Community Pool
- Fitness Center
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Management
- Pickleball
- Playground
- Street Lights
- Tennis Court(s)
Parking
- Garage Faces Front
- Attached
- Garage Door Opener
- Enclosed
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Directions to 5266 Windward Way
211 turn l on Swain Blvd turn right on Winward Way home on right
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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Recent sales like this in Rivermist at Dutchma
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5229 Shipmast Way, Southport | Oct 15, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,647 | $388,105 | $236 |
| 5224 Windward Way, Southport | Aug 17, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,147 | $300,000 | $262 |
| 5070 Ballast Road, Southport | Aug 7, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,442 | $332,000 | $230 |
| 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.
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About 5266 Windward Way
5266 Windward Way is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,458 square feet, built in 2012, on 0.23 acres in Rivermist at Dutchma, Southport, Brunswick County, NC 28461.
At $374,900, it's 24% below the median asking price ($491,500) of the 192 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Southport today.
That's about $257 per square foot, compared with a Southport median asking price of $254 per square foot.
9 other homes are for sale in Rivermist at Dutchma right now (median asking $469,900); 17 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $365,000, typically in about 57 days.
Across ZIP 28461, 547 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $425,000.
It has been on the market for 45 days.
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 5266 Windward Way
How much is 5266 Windward Way?
5266 Windward Way is listed at $374,900 (about $257 per square foot) as of October 22, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 5266 Windward Way have?
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,458 square feet.
What neighborhood is 5266 Windward Way in?
Rivermist at Dutchma, in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
How long has 5266 Windward Way been on the market?
45 days. Homes in Rivermist at Dutchma sold after a median of 57 days over the past year.
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 $365,000.
Does 5266 Windward Way have an HOA fee?
Yes: $1,188 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 5266 Windward Way built?
2012.
Who is the listing broker for 5266 Windward Way?
Century 21 Collective (MLS #100601847). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 5266 Windward Way?
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