Set directly on the water in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear, a premier river access community in Leland, North Carolina, 3626 Rivergate Way pairs custom finishes and thoughtful updates throughout with a floor plan sized just right for easy, comfortable living. This 2,446 square foot home offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a main floor primary suite, with pond views right from the living room.
The main floor primary suite has been completely remodeled and functions as a true retreat. It features a freestanding soaking tub, a shower finished floor to ceiling in tile, and a layout that connects directly to the laundry room, removing one of the most common daily inconveniences in a two story home. A second bedroom on the main level adds valuable flexibility, whether for guests, a home office, or long term aging in place planning. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms give family and visitors their own private space without disrupting the single level rhythm of everyday living downstairs. Just a short walk or golf cart ride away, residents can enjoy the neighborhood's new restaurant and bar, along with the community pool, all without ever needing to get in the car.
From the moment you enter, the open concept living area sets the tone. A fireplace with a built in hearth and cabinets anchors the room, framed beneath a comfort ceiling that adds architectural character without formality. The living room's pond view is the home's quiet showstopper, the kind that turns a quick coffee break into forty minutes you didn't plan on losing.
Outdoor living is where this home truly earns its place in The Bluffs. The screened porch, finished with brick stamped flooring, is built for slow mornings, quiet evenings, and the kind of dinners that run two hours longer than planned. The adjoining back porch comes equipped with a natural gas grill and outdoor speakers wired into the main level surround sound system, ready for effortless entertaining any time of year. The lot backs up to nature, delivering a level of privacy that is genuinely difficult to find this close to community amenities.
This home was also built with coastal living in mind. It sits on a raised slab foundation, and a whole home generator, serviced bi-annually, means storm season is an inconvenience rather than an emergency. Recent capital updates take the guesswork out of buying: a 2026 water heater and cabinets freshly painted in 2025 mean the major to-do items are already checked off.
Additional details throughout the home include a walk-in attic for extra storage, wood shelving in the closets, epoxy coated garage floors with wall cabinets for organization, updated light fixtures, and stylish peel and stick wallpaper at the entry. A golf cart is available for separate purchase, perfect for quick trips to the pool or dinner without ever pulling the car out of the garage.
The Bluffs on the Cape Fear offers more than a home, it offers access to the water in every direction. The community features a boat ramp, day dock, and kayak launch for direct Cape Fear River access, along with a private beach club on Oak Island for residents. Combined with resort style community amenities and a genuine sense of neighborhood connection, this location is just minutes from historic downtown Wilmington, area beaches, shopping, and everyday conveniences in Leland.
Whether you are downsizing without compromise, relocating to the North Carolina coast for a slower pace of life, or simply ready for a home where the major updates are already complete, 3626 Rivergate Way offers custom finishes, water frontage, and a size that fits easy, low-maintenance living in one of Leland's most sought after river access communities.
Schedule your private showing today! Homes offering this combination of pond views, custom finishes, and river access amenities in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear do not last long on the market.
For sale
$725,000
3626 Rivergate Way NE, Leland, NC 28451
4beds
2,447sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$711,800 Zestimate®
$296/sqft
$160/mo HOA
What's special
- 31 days
- 965
- 29
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Molly White 910-746-8485,
Landmark Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100594333
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Electric Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Sound System, Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Whole-Home Generator, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Brick, Carpet, Tile
- Basement: None
- Attic: Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,447
- Total interior livable area: 2,447 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Lighted, Off Street, On Site, Paved, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Screened, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Cluster Mailboxes
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Pond, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Pond,Water
- Waterfront features: Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Waterfront, Water Access Comm, Lake Front
- Frontage type: Lakefront
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 135 x 73 x 135
- Features: See Remarks, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Deeded Waterfront, Water Access Comm, Landscaped, Recreation Nearby
Details
- Parcel number: 006nb038
- Zoning: Co-R-7500
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Raised, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: County Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Waterfront Community, Barbecue, Basketball Court, Beach Access, Beach Rights, Billiard Room, Boat Dock, Cabana, Clubhouse, Pool, Fitness Center, Game Room, Gated, Jogging Path, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Roads, Maintenance Structure, Management, Marina, Meeting Room, Park, Party Room, Pickleball, Picnic Area, Playground, Ramp, Restaurant, RV/Boat Storage, Security, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $1,920 annually
- HOA name: CEPCO
Location
- Region: Leland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $296/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $598,330
- Annual tax amount: $2,199
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$711,800
$676,000 - $747,000
$2,578/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000+66.7%$296/sqft |
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| 7/31/2018 | Sold | $435,000$178/sqft |
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| 5/14/2018 | Pending sale | $435,000$178/sqft |
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| 5/3/2018 | Price change | $435,000+1.2%$178/sqft |
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| 4/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $429,900+681.6%$176/sqft |
Source: The Bluffs Real Estate Company #100107329 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2016 | Sold | $55,000-87.5%$22/sqft |
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| 8/28/2014 | Sold | $440,000$180/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,200 | $598,330 |
| 2024 | $2,200 +2.9% | $598,330 |
| 2023 | $2,137 +6.3% | $598,330 +46.7% |
| 2022 | $2,010 -9.8% | $407,850 |
| 2021 | $2,228 | $407,850 |
| 2020 | $2,228 | $407,850 |
| 2019 | $2,228 +543.9% | $407,850 +1753.9% |
| 2018 | $346 +260.3% | $22,000 +11.1% |
| 2017 | $96 | $19,800 |
| 2016 | $96 | $19,800 |
| 2015 | $96 | $19,800 |
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Neighborhood: 28451
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln
- Middle: Leland
- High: North Brunswick
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





