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$849,000

5126 Fernwood Drive, Southport, NC 28461
Southport, NC 28461
Listed by Hank Troscianiec & Associates · Keller Williams Innovate-OKI
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,267 sqft
Year built
2006

About this home

YOUR OWN PRIVATE BACKYARD RESORT JUST 5 MINUTES BY GOLF CART TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SOUTHPORT! Perfectly positioned across from a beautiful park setting in coveted Harbor Oaks, this stunning Southern Lowcountry home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths in the main residence (plus a separate spacious bonus room and full bath) , gorgeous real hardwood floors, and a spacious, light-filled living room with a natural gas fireplace. The kitchen features granite countertops, a pantry, and sunny breakfast nook, plus a separate formal dining room. The main-level primary suite offers two generous closets and a beautifully appointed bath with a large tiled shower and dual vanity. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a versatile loft. STEP OUTSIDE TO YOUR OWN BACKYARD RESORT! A sparkling swimming pool surrounded by lush palm trees, beautiful hardscaping, a spacious deck, and screened porch creates a spectacular tropical retreat for relaxing and entertaining. A SEPARATE, SPACIOUS MULTIPURPOSE ROOM WITH ITS OWN FULL BATH is ideal for private guest accommodations, a home office, gym, or craft room. Additional features include natural gas, a tankless water heater for endless hot water, a huge walk-in attic for storage, and an oversized garage with room for two vehicles AND your golf cart! Enjoy the best of coastal living just 5 minutes by golf cart to Southport's historic waterfront, restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, coffee shops, waterfront parks, festivals, and breathtaking Cape Fear River sunsets. Nearby ferries offer easy access to Bald Head Island and Fort Fisher, while the beaches of Oak Island, seaside golf, boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding are just minutes away. NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE AND LOW HOA DUES! A rare combination of Southern charm, resort-style outdoor living, exceptional storage, and an unbeatable Southport location! The home's beautifully curated furnishings and décor are available for separate purchase through the interior designer.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100613812
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Harbor Oaks
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
November 2, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.41 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Southport Elementary
1.38 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
432
Student:teacher ratio
13.9:1
District
Brunswick County Schools
Middle
South Brunswick Middle
5.65 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
636
Student:teacher ratio
17.2:1
District
Brunswick County Schools
High
Brunswick County Early College
14.6 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
365
Student:teacher ratio
33.2:1
District
Brunswick County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Southport's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

35
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Southport, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 130 fewer days than Southport's current average of 131 days.
For reference, the median list price across 483 active listings in Southport right now is $389,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$5,263/mo
$169,800 down
$679,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,405
Property tax (est.)$708
Home insurance (est.)$150

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