The Bluffs on the Cape Fear Homes with Cluster Mailboxes Exterior Features

Welcome to The Bluffs on the Cape Fear, a picturesque subdivision nestled in the heart of Leland, North Carolina, within Brunswick County. This charming community offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty and modern living, making it an ideal choice for families, retirees, and everyone in between.

As you enter The Bluffs on the Cape Fear, you’ll be greeted by beautifully landscaped surroundings and a sense of tranquility that sets the tone for this inviting neighborhood. The homes here are thoughtfully designed with a variety of architectural styles, ensuring that each residence has its own unique charm. Many of the properties feature cluster mailboxes, adding to the community’s cohesive feel while providing a convenient gathering point for residents.

One of the standout features of The Bluffs is the abundance of outdoor amenities. Residents can enjoy scenic walking trails, serene ponds, and lush green spaces perfect for picnics or evening strolls. The community also boasts a stunning clubhouse and pool, offering a perfect spot for social gatherings and relaxation during the warm North Carolina summers.

Located just a short drive from the beautiful beaches of the Cape Fear coast, The Bluffs on the Cape Fear provides easy access to both recreational activities and essential amenities. With nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment options, you’ll find everything you need within reach.

Discover the charm of The Bluffs on the Cape Fear, where community spirit and natural beauty come together to create a truly special place to call home. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an active lifestyle, this subdivision has it all!

Newest The Bluffs on the Cape Fear Homes with Cluster Mailboxes Exterior Features

$939,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100596894 MLS

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.

3736 Rivergate Way Ne, Leland

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Craig Tribus () from Listing Office: Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC.

$699,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100594333 MLS

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.

3626 Rivergate Way Ne, Leland

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Molly White () from Listing Office: Landmark Sotheby's International Realty.

$735,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100567855 MLS

PRICED TO SELL!!! You can't duplicate this house/lot combo anywhere else for this price! 9385 Fallen Pear Lane is a beautifully appointed 4bed/3bath home set on a private, pond-front lot in the highly coveted and gated community of The Bluffs on the Cape Fear. Originally built as a popular model home by Legacy Homes by Bill Clark, this entire property showcases elevated craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and upgrades that enhance both comfort and peace of mind. The setting is exceptional. The homesite backs to a tranquil pond and is strategically landscaped to create a serene, tucked-away outdoor retreat. As the seasons shift, the yard becomes a symphony of blooms where spring opens with a vibrant azalea showcase, then transitions gracefully to roses and lantana as the pink blossoms fade, ensuring color and texture throughout the warmer months. Two gorgeous, mature birch trees anchor the landscape with their elegant form and dappled shade, a feature that cannot be replicated in new construction homes without time. With no future development permitted directly behind the property, the view and the privacy are permanently protected. Mature plantings, natural buffers, and the soothing water backdrop make the backyard feel like a sanctuary. Inside, the home offers 2,611sf with a layout that lives effortlessly. The primary suite is located on the first floor, featuring a spacious walk-in closet, a large walk-in shower, and peaceful views of the natural landscape. Two additional first-floor bedrooms provide flexibility for guests or home office needs. Upstairs, the finished room over the garage (FROG) serves as a true 4th bedroom or guest suite, complete with its own full bathroom, walk-in closet, and generous dimensions (over 22ft in length!). It's ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or even a private creative studio. The house lends itself to comfortable entertaining. The main living area is warm and inviting, with 9ft+ ceilings, abundant natural light, and a gas log fireplace anchoring the space. The kitchen features stainless appliances, a natural gas cooktop, ample counter space with a massive kitchen island, and a functional layout that flows into both the dining area and the screened porch. Outdoor living is effortless here. Enjoy the screened porch, the peaceful pond view, and the natural-gas line in place and always on demand for grilling with no propane tanks to refill or swap. A whole-house generator provides year-round security and comfort. Living in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear means access to some of the region's most classy and desirable amenities: a fully stocked lake for fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding; a junior Olympic swimming pool; clubhouse; pickleball and tennis courts; basketball; playground; walking and biking trails; a natural-gas grilling pavilion; on-site RV/boat storage; a boat launch and meandering boardwalk down to the marina; and the community's exclusive private Beach Clubhouse on Oak Island. The long anticipated brand-new Premier clubhouse is finally complete and recently opened with a billiards lounge, grand fireplace in the great room, conference and meeting rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga/pilates/dance studio and a commercial kitchen and restaurant right on site adds a touch of sophistication and luxury to this lifestyle! All of it just 10 minutes from Wilmington. And it's about a 30-minute ride down the Northeast Cape Fear River if you choose to go by boat! With its model-home pedigree, private pond-front setting, mature landscaping, and unmatched amenity complex, this gorgeous home on Fallen Pear is a rare opportunity. And it happens to be in one of Leland's most sought-after neighborhoods - a true hidden gem. The work is done. You get to simply move in and start living your new life on the river.

9385 Fallen Pear Ln Ne, Leland

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Stephanie N Pelton () from Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington.

$779,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100554356 MLS

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.

9652 Sweet Apple Ln Ne, Leland

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Bea Desmond () from Listing Office: BlueCoast Realty Corporation.

$850,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100549566 MLS

Listed for nearly $100,000 Under Appraised Value!! If your current home no longer works the way your life does! Welcome to 3818 Lemon Drop Ln in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear, a Leland NC riverfront community designed for how people actually live today. With over 3,700 square feet, this home offers something rarely found at this price point, a true second living environment. The upstairs features a private kitchenette and multiple flex spaces, perfect as a guest suite, work from home zone, retreat for older children, or future multigenerational setup, all without disrupting the main living areas. This is intentional separation that gives you more control, privacy, and flexibility as your needs change, backed by nearly $100,000 in appraised equity from day one. The main level is open, featuring plantation shutters, upgraded finishes, and a well appointed kitchen with granite countertops, custom backsplash, and generous workspace. The primary suite offers a quiet retreat, while additional bedrooms provide flexibility without compromise. Major upgrades include an 18 SEER HVAC system, whole house generator, EV charging capability, leaf guard gutters, and transferable appliance warranties. The oversized garage offers true two car functionality. The Bluffs on the Cape Fear offers a private restaurant and bar, pool, fitness center, private beach clubhouse at Oak Island, and private river access with a ramp and day dock, just a short drive to Wilmington. Home may be sold furnished, décor and personal items do not convey.

3818 Lemon Drop Ln Ne, Leland

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Molly White () from Listing Office: Landmark Sotheby's International Realty.

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