305 River Drive, Southport, NC 28461 (MLS# 100575414)

305 River Drive, Southport, NC 28461

$799,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,221 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,689 Status: Active

Current Price: $799,000 List Date: 5/22/2026 Last Modified: 10/10/2026

Overview

Description

RIVER VIEW. LARGE LOT. Beautifully updated brick ranch nestled along Southport's highly sought after River Drive, where views of the Cape Fear River and passing container ships create a constantly changing waterfront backdrop from the comfort of home. A large picture window fills the main living space with natural light while perfectly framing the peaceful coastal scenery that makes this location one of Southport's most treasured settings. Thoughtfully updated while maintaining its timeless character, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers a spacious and welcoming layout designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The custom kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring elegant marble countertops, generous prep space, and an inviting flow into the surrounding living and dining areas. Hardwood floors throughout the main living spaces add warmth, texture, and classic appeal. The primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a beautifully renovated en suite bath de ... (Read more) RIVER VIEW. LARGE LOT. Beautifully updated brick ranch nestled along Southport's highly sought after River Drive, where views of the Cape Fear River and passing container ships create a constantly changing waterfront backdrop from the comfort of home. A large picture window fills the main living space with natural light while perfectly framing the peaceful coastal scenery that makes this location one of Southport's most treasured settings. Thoughtfully updated while maintaining its timeless character, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers a spacious and welcoming layout designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The custom kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring elegant marble countertops, generous prep space, and an inviting flow into the surrounding living and dining areas. Hardwood floors throughout the main living spaces add warmth, texture, and classic appeal. The primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a beautifully renovated en suite bath designed with comfort and style in mind. Additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, family, or home office space. Outside, the expansive yard enhances the property's charm and creates endless opportunities to enjoy Southport's coastal lifestyle--whether relaxing under the shade of mature trees, entertaining with friends, gardening, or simply enjoying the river breeze and peaceful surroundings. The partially heated and cooled basement provides exceptional versatility and valuable additional living space, complete with a recreation area, entertaining bar, Murphy bed, and full bathroom--ideal for guests, multi-generational living, hobbies, or a private retreat. An additional workshop and abundant storage space further add to the home's functionality. Located just moments from Southport's historic waterfront, boutiques, restaurants, and marinas, this property offers the rare combination of character, flexibility, river views, and lifestyle in one of the coastal town's most scenic and desirable locations.

Listing Details MLS# 100575414

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: Yes
Marketing Start Date: 2026-05-22
Listing Price: 799000
List Price/SqFt: 359.75
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 305
Street Name: River
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Southport
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Traveling into Southport on Howe st., turnleft onto Moore St. Right on River Dr. home located on the left.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.45
Lot SqFt: 19689
Lot Dimensions: 99x199x99x199
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2221
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2221
# Rooms: 6
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Total: 2
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories Total: Yes
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1962

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Property Features

Showing Instructions: Showing Service Frontage Type: See Remarks Handicap Accessible: Accessible Approach with Ramp; Accessible Bedroom; Accessible Full Bath; Exterior Wheelchair Lift View Type: River; Water Attic: Stairs - Pull Down Basement: Full; Partially Finished; Walk-Out Access Property Condition: Completed Construction: Wood Frame Architectural Style: Ranch Exterior Finish: Brick Fencing: None Foundation: Block Parking Features: Garage; Garage; Gravel; Off Street; Unpaved Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Patio; Porch Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Levels: One Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Landscaped Lot Water Features: Second Row Cooling: Heat Pump Heating: Fireplace(s); Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: Hardwood Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Basement; Dry Bar; Solid Surface; Walk-in Shower Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 2200 - 2399 Dining Room Type: Formal Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3

IDX

Listing Office: Northrop Realty

Last Updated: October - 10 - 2026

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