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About this home
Character around every corner and on every level. A unique opportunity to build with topography is showcased by this stunning custom spec home from Stone Built Construction. Totaling around 2800 square feet, the presentation of this home is spectacular. The ground floor offers a private guest space/office/gym with a full bath and large conditioned storage room. An elevator ride takes you up to the main living with a bright and open living space with gorgeous moldings, floor and ceiling. The kitchen is open to the living and dining rooms. Perfect for entertaining with its elegant finishes and even better for cooking with ample working space, Thermador appliances, walk-in pantry and a fantastic amount of natural light. Also on the main level is the owner's suite, tucked off the main hall with a spacious bath, highlighted with beautiful tile work and a spa-inspired multihead shower. Accent lights on the stairs lead your guests up to their quarters, perched in the tree canopy that surrounds the home (and neighborhood) each with their own private on-suite that will make them feel unbelievably welcomed (for as long as you want them). River Bluffs is a gated, waterfront community offering a marina, boat ramp, pools, fitness centers, a half mile riverwalk, community farm and much more. Property is not waterfront.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2024
- Lot
- 0.24 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $3,420 / annually
- Community
- River Bluffs
- County
- New Hanover
- Price per sq ft
- $317
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle, Metal
- Foundation
- Combination
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $676 / year (2023)
- Listed
- Jul 2, 2026
- MLS #
- 100451918
Features
Inside
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- High Ceilings
- Entrance Foyer
- Kitchen Island
- Elevator
- Pantry
- Gas Log
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- LVT/LVP
- Carpet
- Tile
Outside
- Irrigation System
- None
Community
- Basketball Court
- Boat Slip - Not Assigned
- Comm Garden
- Community Pool
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Gated
- Marina
- Pickleball
- Playground
- Ramp
- RV/Boat Storage
- Street Lights
- Tennis Court(s)
- Trash
Parking
- Garage Door Opener
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 3617 Barnesmore Drive
From downtown: MLK to Exit 133(To Burgaw)/Castle Hayne Rd.; 5 miles down Castle Hayne Rd.; turn left onto Chair Rd.; River Bluffs is at the end of Chair Rd. GPS address to Guard House: use 1100 Chair Road, Castle Hayne.
Schools
- Elementary
- Castle Hayne
- Middle
- Holly Shelter
- High
- Laney
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this in River Bluffs
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 Jenoa Drive, Castle Hayne | Nov 5, 2026 | 3 / 4 | 2,649 | $785,500 | $297 |
| 662 Jenoa Loop, Castle Hayne | Oct 7, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 2,255 | $725,000 | $322 |
| 572 Sea Holly Drive, Castle Hayne | Oct 6, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 2,846 | $775,000 | $272 |
| 3606 Barnesmore Drive, Castle Hayne | Oct 1, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 2,900 | $1,020,000 | $352 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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Our take on 3617 Barnesmore Drive
Written by the Buddy Blake Team from the listing photos and MLS data. Not part of the MLS listing or the listing broker's description.
This two-story property in River Bluffs, in Castle Hayne, was built in 2024 and sits on a 0.24-acre lot with landscaped beds along the front walk. A raised front porch with a ceiling fan and black-rail railings sits above a second covered porch on the lower level. Inside, the layout includes an entrance foyer, high ceilings, and an elevator. The kitchen has a center island, white cabinetry, and gray countertops, with a pantry nearby.
The property offers four bedrooms and five bathrooms across 2,835 square feet, with walk-in closets and a gas log fireplace. A two-car garage with a door opener is attached, and the lot has an irrigation system. Heating and cooling come from a heat pump with central air. River Bluffs offers a gated community with a marina and boat slip, a community pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, a playground, a dog park, and a community garden.
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About 3617 Barnesmore Drive
3617 Barnesmore Drive is a 4-bedroom, 5-bath home of about 2,835 square feet, built in 2024, on 0.24 acres in River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, New Hanover County, NC 28429.
At $899,900, it's 80% above the median asking price ($498,586) of the 43 other 4-bedroom listings for sale in Castle Hayne today.
That's about $317 per square foot, compared with a Castle Hayne median asking price of $228 per square foot.
17 other homes are for sale in River Bluffs right now (median asking $750,000); 35 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $725,000, typically in about 132 days.
Across ZIP 28429, 95 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $406,590.
It has been on the market for 132 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 3617 Barnesmore Drive
How much is 3617 Barnesmore Drive?
3617 Barnesmore Drive is listed at $899,900 (about $317 per square foot) as of November 11, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 3617 Barnesmore Drive have?
4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with about 2,835 square feet.
What neighborhood is 3617 Barnesmore Drive in?
River Bluffs, in Castle Hayne, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
How long has 3617 Barnesmore Drive been on the market?
132 days. Homes in River Bluffs sold after a median of 132 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in River Bluffs?
35 homes sold in River Bluffs in the last 12 months, at a median price of $725,000.
Does 3617 Barnesmore Drive have an HOA fee?
Yes: $3,420 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 3617 Barnesmore Drive built?
2024 — it's new construction.
Who is the listing broker for 3617 Barnesmore Drive?
River Bluffs Realty, LLC (MLS #100451918). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 3617 Barnesmore Drive?
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