Welcome to 5010 Portside Drive - a 3652 sq. ft. amazing home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Southport's popular Rivermist neighborhood featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. From the welcoming front porch, step inside to a large living room that leads to the heart of the home - a spacious family room with fireplace and large kitchen with granite counters, backsplash, stainless appliances and an oversized pantry. Also on the first floor is a guest room with walk-in closet and full bath. Upstairs are 4 more bedrooms that each have a walk-in closet; 2 full baths; a laundry room with built-in cabinets; and a 20 X 16 game room/theater room with closet. The owners' ensuite offers a soaking tub, separate tiled shower, and its closet is 12' X 12'. In addition, there are 4 more closets in the house, a large attic, built-in loft in garage, a mudroom with built-in cubbies, 2 hot water heaters, heat pump with dual zoning, ceiling fans in all rooms, and 9 foot ceilings on 1st floor. Relax and enjoy gatherings on the back screened porch that overlooks the expansive fenced backyard with a fire pit, playset, outside shower, storage building, and 8-zone irrigation system that backs up to a natural area. Enjoy the convenience of a two-car garage with additional storage. Beyond the home's features, Rivermist offers a community outdoor pool, fitness facility, tennis courts, pickle ball, playground, and clubhouse. This home is a rare find at $168.45 a square foot. Conveniently located just a short drive to Oak Island and Historic Southport for enjoying shopping, restaurants, museums, area beaches, festivals, and Cape Fear River activities.