5010 Portside Drive

Southport, NC 28461

5 Bedrooms • 3,652 Square Feet • 6.25% VA Assumable Loan Available! Call the Listing Agent for Details! Only $178 per Square Foot! Opportunities like this don't come along often. With over 3,650 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and an exceptional 6.25% VA assumable loan, this home offers incredible value in one of Southport's most sought-after communities. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Rivermist, this spacious home was designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. A welcoming front porch leads into an inviting great room with hardwood floors before opening to the expansive family room featuring a cozy gas fireplace. The adjoining kitchen is the heart of the home with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile flooring, decorative backsplash, an oversized pantry, and abundant workspace for gatherings of every size. The main level also includes a guest bedroom with a walk-in closet and a full bath, making it ideal for visitors or multi-generational living. Upstairs, you'll find four additional bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet, plus two full baths, a laundry room with built-in cabinetry, and an impressive 20' x 16' bonus room with a closet that can easily serve as a theater room, game room, home office, or sixth sleeping area. The spacious owner's suite offers a relaxing retreat with a soaking tub, separate tiled shower, and an incredible 12' x 12' walk-in closet. Storage is abundant throughout the home with four additional closets, a large walk-in attic, built-in garage loft storage, and a practical mudroom complete with custom cubbies. Additional features include two hot water heaters, dual-zone heat pumps with Nest thermostats (HVAC replaced in 2023 by ARS), ceiling fans throughout, 9-foot ceilings on the main floor, and a roof replaced in 2021. Step outside to enjoy the screened porch overlooking the large fenced backyard that backs to a peaceful natural area. The outdoor space is ready for family fun with a fire pit, playset, outdoor shower, storage building, and an 8-zone irrigation system. Rivermist residents enjoy outstanding amenities including a clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, pickleball courts, playground, and sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. Conveniently located just minutes from Historic Southport, Oak Island beaches, the Cape Fear River, golf courses, shopping, restaurants, museums, and year-round festivals, this home combines exceptional space, outstanding amenities, and remarkable value. A 6.25% VA assumable loan, over 3,650 square feet, and only $180 per square foot make this one of the best values currently available in the Southport market. Schedule your private showing today!

Listing courtesy of Katherine Wooten of Southport Realty, Inc.



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