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About this home
Lakeside Custom Waterfront Home - Property Description Neighborhood & Community Amenities In the popular neighborhood of ''Lakeside'' in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear, you will find this custom-built waterfront home. This home was the Silver Award winner at the 2023 Parade of Homes for its unique floor plan. The neighborhood provides an array of resort-style amenities year-round. The home is close to the clubhouse, featuring The Café, which serves dinner and brunch most days. Pickleball courts, tennis courts, and the pool are nearby. Bring your boat or RV to the community storage facility, or enjoy the fenced dog park, community garden, wooden bridges, and community trails. You can also launch your boat or store your kayak at the riverside launch. The Bluffs also features a private beach clubhouse located on Oak Island. Main Floor & Primary Suite This home is one of a kind in the neighborhood. The first-floor primary suite is spacious, with ample room for a king-size bed and a sitting area for relaxed reading. The primary bath features an accessible zero-entry shower, a soaking tub, and an exceptionally large walk-in closet with an integrated laundry room. Living & Dining Areas The floor plan features a gallery hallway leading to a four-season sunroom, great for watching wildlife and the lake's fountain. The views of the lake are stunning day and night. Once you enter the open-concept living room, kitchen, and dining area, you will appreciate the open space. Ample storage is found throughout: built-ins around the fireplace, a custom bar with a wine fridge, and a massive kitchen island. The quartz countertops and pantry are impressive, kitchen also features an Italian Bertazzoni gas stove. Second Floor & Flexible Space The second floor has two large bedrooms with a shared dual-entry bathroom and plenty of closet space, alongside a dedicated second-floor laundry room. The flex room is surrounded by windows--including a tall cupola featuring views into the trees--providing flexible space for an office, TV room, game room, or workout studio. Exterior Features & Tech Upgrades Enjoy four-season landscaping with many varieties of flowering plants and tropical palms. Outside, the large courtyard patio is used for grilling or relaxing in the breeze. Upgraded features include an automated irrigation controller, motorized window blinds, a WIFI connected garage door opener, and Ecobee thermostats with integrated security.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2023
- Lot
- 0.21 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $1,920 / annually
- Community
- The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
- County
- Brunswick
- Price per sq ft
- $286
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Composition, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Raised, Slab
- Property tax
- $2,861 / year (2026)
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026
- MLS #
- 100614988
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Tray Ceiling(s)
- High Ceilings
- Entrance Foyer
- Mud Room
- Generator Plug
- Bookcases
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
- Gas Log
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- LVT/LVP
Outside
- Irrigation System
- Cluster Mailboxes
- DP50 Windows
- Gas Log
- Thermal Doors
- None
Community
- Waterfront Community
- Barbecue
- Basketball Court
- Beach Access
- Billiard Room
- Boat Dock
- Boat Slip - Assigned
- Clubhouse
- Comm Garden
- Community Pool
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Gated
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Management
- Marina
Parking
- Attached
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Zoned
Directions to 3736 Rivergate Way NE
From Wilmington: Take US-17 S toward Leland. Turn onto NC-133 S and follow signs toward The Bluffs on the Cape Fear. Enter through the community gate and follow Rivergate Way NE to the property.
Schools
- Elementary
- Lincoln
- Middle
- Leland
- High
- North Brunswick
As listed in the MLS (Brunswick County Schools). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9652 Sweet Apple Lane NE, Leland | Nov 4, 2026 | 5 / 3 | 2,922 | $753,500 | $258 |
| 3795 Old Crabapple Court NE, Leland | Oct 16, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 3,386 | $900,000 | $266 |
| 9274 Fallen Pear Lane NE, Leland | Oct 16, 2026 | 4 / 4 | 3,056 | $799,900 | $262 |
| 3586 Rivergate Way NE, Leland | Sep 11, 2026 | 4 / 4 | 2,682 | $735,000 | $274 |
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Our take on 3736 Rivergate Way NE
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.
Built in 2023, this two-story residence sits on a 0.21-acre lot in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear in Leland. It offers about 3,282 square feet across three bedrooms and three bathrooms. A covered front porch with wicker seating runs across the front beneath a metal roof and a rooftop cupola. The exterior is finished in gray horizontal siding with white trim. A concrete driveway leads to the attached two-car garage, and the front lawn is planted with palms and shrubs.
Inside, the primary suite is on the main level. The layout includes a kitchen island, a pantry, a mud room, walk-in closets, tray ceilings, and a gas log fireplace, with vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas. The community is gated and waterfront, with a marina, boat dock, clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, walking trails, and beach access.
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About 3736 Rivergate Way NE
3736 Rivergate Way NE is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 3,282 square feet, built in 2023, on 0.21 acres in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear, Leland, Brunswick County, NC 28451.
11 other homes are for sale in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear right now (median asking $815,000); 26 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $857,500, typically in about 124 days.
Across ZIP 28451, 839 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $347,867.
It has been on the market for 7 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 3736 Rivergate Way NE
How much is 3736 Rivergate Way NE?
3736 Rivergate Way NE is listed at $939,900 (about $286 per square foot) as of November 13, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 3736 Rivergate Way NE have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 3,282 square feet.
What neighborhood is 3736 Rivergate Way NE in?
The Bluffs on the Cape Fear, in Leland, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
How long has 3736 Rivergate Way NE been on the market?
7 days. Homes in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear sold after a median of 124 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear?
26 homes sold in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear in the last 12 months, at a median price of $857,500.
Does 3736 Rivergate Way NE have an HOA fee?
Yes: $1,920 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 3736 Rivergate Way NE built?
2023.
Who is the listing broker for 3736 Rivergate Way NE?
The Bluffs Real Estate Company (MLS #100614988). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 3736 Rivergate Way NE?
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