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  • Price cut: $20K (7/29)
    $779,000

    9652 Sweet Apple Lane NE, Leland, NC 28451

    5beds
    2,922sqft
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    $4,583/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2018
    0.54 Acres Lot
    $766,400 Zestimate®
    $267/sqft
    $160/mo HOA

    What's special

    New fireplace insertWelcoming front porchCoffered ceilingsCrown moldingZero-entry tiled showerFresh interior paintStone accents
    Welcome to 9652 Sweet Apple Lane NE, located in the gated riverfront community of The Bluffs on the Cape Fear. This stately 5-bedroom, 3-bath home with an oversized side-entry two-car garage sits on a private half-acre lot backing to peaceful green space. First impressions matter, and this home delivers. A welcoming front porch opens to an inviting foyer leading to a spacious living room featuring a natural gas fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone surround and double sliding glass doors to a large screened porch overlooking tranquil backyard. A home office with French doors, a well-appointed kitchen with a large granite island, abundant cabinetry, and a new gas stove, along with an adjacent dining area, complete the main living space. Quality craftsmanship is evident throughout, from crown molding and coffered ceilings to wainscoting, built-ins, and stone accents; every detail has been thoughtfully designed. The main-level primary suite offers a tray ceiling and a spacious ensuite bath with dual vanities, a large walk-in closet, and a zero-entry tiled shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath provide an ideal split floor-plan layout. A large laundry room includes a convenient laundry chute from the primary closet. Wainscoting-lined garage entry access leads to two additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs, along with extensive attic storage. The fenced and private backyard backs to a wooded area. The storage shed conveys and is grandfathered in. Additional highlights include a whole-house generator, transferable termite bond, LeafGuard gutters, new fireplace insert, RV storage, fresh interior paint, and turnkey condition. The Bluffs on the Cape Fear is an amenity-rich community featuring a clubhouse, gym, pool, tennis courts, playground, community lake, private gated entrance, riverfront park with boat and kayak launch, gazebo, and a private Oak Island beach house available to residents. Conveniently located near I-40 with easy access to shopping, dining, downtown Wilmington, and area beaches. Experience the craftsmanship, privacy, and luxury lifestyle this exceptional home offersschedule your showing today.
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    Listed by:

    Bea Desmond 910-508-0793,

    BlueCoast Realty Corporation

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100554356MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Living Room, Dining Room, Office, Other, Laundry
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 13.7 x 17.2
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 10.11 x 14.4
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 10.11 x 11.4
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 12.7 x 14.11
      Bedroom 5
      • Description: 5th bedroom/Bonus Rm
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 15.6 x 21.6
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 10.6 x 11.11
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 14.9 x 21.3
      Laundry
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 6.11 x 9
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 16.8 x 25.3
      Office
      • Description: flex/office rm
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 11.1 x 13.3
      Other
      • Description: Foyer
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 7.3 x 6
      Heating
      • Electric, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Solid Surface, Whole-Home Generator, Generator Plug, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Other
      • Basement: None
      • Attic: Floored,Walk-In
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,922
      • Total interior livable area: 2,922 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Screened, Front Porch, Rear Porch
      • Exterior features: Cluster Mailboxes, Gas Log
      • Pool features: See Remarks
      • Fencing: Metal/Ornamental,Back Yard
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: See Remarks
      • Waterfront features: Water Access Comm
      • Frontage type: See Remarks
      Lot
      • Size: 0.54 Acres
      • Dimensions: 54 x 201 x 236 x 186
      • Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Water Access Comm
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
      • Parcel number: 010da032
      • Zoning: CO-RR
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Other equipment: Generator

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame, Stone Veneer
      • Foundation: Raised, Slab
      • Roof: Architectural Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2018

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Thermostat

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Waterfront Community, Beach Access, Clubhouse, Pool, Fitness Center, Game Room, Gated, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Roads, Pickleball, Picnic Area, Playground, RV Parking, RV/Boat Storage, Security, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
      • HOA fee: $1,920 annually
      • HOA name: The Bluffs POA
      • HOA phone: 910-395-1500
      Location
      • Region: Leland

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $267/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $649,590
      • Annual tax amount: $2,528
      • Date on market: 2/13/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 170 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $766,400

        $728,000 - $805,000

        $2,772/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/29/2026Price change$779,000-2.5%$267/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100554356 Report a problem
        7/1/2026Price change$799,000-4.8%$273/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100554356 Report a problem
        5/15/2026Price change$839,000-6.7%$287/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100554356 Report a problem
        3/26/2026Price change$899,000-4.3%$308/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100554356 Report a problem
        2/13/2026Listed for sale$939,000+104.1%$321/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100554356 Report a problem
        9/22/2020Sold$460,000-1%$157/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100221317 Report a problem
        7/31/2020Pending sale$464,500$159/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown #100221317 Report a problem
        6/9/2020Listed for sale$464,500+3.2%$159/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown #100221317 Report a problem
        5/20/2020Sold$450,000-6.2%$154/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/14/2020Price change$479,500-4%$164/sqft
        Source: Intracoastal Realty Corp #100202563 Report a problem
        2/3/2020Listed for sale$499,500+808.2%$171/sqft
        Source: Intracoastal Realty Corp #100202563 Report a problem
        2/22/2018Sold$55,000-6.8%$19/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #100046697 Report a problem
        1/13/2018Pending sale$59,000$20/sqft
        Source: BlueCoast Realty Corporation #100046697 Report a problem
        5/18/2017Listed for sale$59,000$20/sqft
        Source: BlueCoast Realty Corporation #100046697 Report a problem
        4/7/2017Pending sale$59,000$20/sqft
        Source: BlueCoast Realty Corporation #100046697 Report a problem
        2/7/2017Listed for sale$59,000+2.6%$20/sqft
        Source: BlueCoast Realty Corporation #100046697 Report a problem
        9/11/2016Listing removed$57,500$20/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams - Wilmington #100003999 Report a problem
        3/1/2016Listed for sale$57,500$20/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams - Wilmington #100003999 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,529 $649,590
        2024$2,529 +2.5%$649,590
        2023$2,466 +3%$649,590 +47%
        2022$2,394 +0%$442,020
        2021$2,394 $442,020
        2020$2,394 $442,020
        2019-- $442,020 +1909.2%
        2018-- $22,000
        2017$107 $22,000
        2016$107 $22,000
        2015$107 $22,000
        2010-- --
        2009-- --
        2008-- --
        2007-- --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28451

        Getting around

        0 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        15 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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.

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