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This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 3536 Shell Quarry Drive in Wilmington, NC is listed for $649,000 ($231 per sqft). Built in 2017, the home offers 2,805 sqft of living space on a 0.14 acres lot.

Agent Description

When lifestyle, setting, and opportunity align... this lakefront gem in the highly sought-after Riverlights community stands out in all the right ways. Whether you are looking for a forever home, or a vacation place...this home may be the one for you!

Perfectly positioned to capture serene water views, and just a short stroll to one of Riverlights' premier amenity centers, beautifully set across the lake. Morning coffee, evening sunsets, and everything in between feel elevated here. Spacious front yard that is maintained by the HOA.

Inside, an inviting open-concept design brings the outdoors in, with main living areas thoughtfully oriented to showcase the water. The kitchen is the heart of the home--featuring an expansive breakfast bar, gas cooking, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious walk-in pantry--seamlessly flowing into a warm and cozy family room with a gas fireplace, a TV that conveys mounted above the mantel, and a light-filled breakfast area.

The main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, complete with easy access to the laundry room. A powder room is available and convenient for your guests. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations, with two enjoying tranquil water views, while a spacious bonus room with a large walk-in closet offers exceptional flexibility as a fifth bedroom, media room, or playroom.

Outdoor living is equally inviting, with a charming rocking-chair front porch, a private courtyard, and a screened porch designed for relaxing coastal evenings. Additional highlights include a rear-entry two-car garage. Riverlights continues to be one of Wilmington's most desirable communities located along the scenic Cape Fear River while offering

two resort-style amenities including pickleball courts, fitness centers, dog parks, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, scenic walking trails, and a vibrant calendar of year-round fun events. Ideally located near Downtown Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, and Carolina Beach, this home offers the lifestyle so many are searching for. Homes with this combination of lakefront views, layout, and walkability are becoming increasingly hard to find--schedule your private tour today...you will be happy you did!

Key Features

  • Built in 2017
  • 0.14 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Waterfront

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
2 spaces
2017

Amenities

WaterfrontViewA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$5,331/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$469
Interest$2,812
Insurance$189
HOA$1,860

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3536 Shell Quarry Drive

Wilmington, NC 28412

Riverlights

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Master DownstairsWalk-in Closet(s)Solid SurfaceKitchen IslandCeiling Fan(s)PantryWalk-in ShowerBlinds/ShadesWalk-In Closet(s)

Exterior Features

Cluster MailboxesDP50 Windows

Property Details

Flooring

Lvt/lvpCarpetTile

Construction

Wood Siding Fiber Cement Wood Frame

Views

LakeWater

Pool Features

PorchPatio

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasZonedForced Air

Cooling

ZonedCentral Air

Appliances

Built-In MicrowaveWasherRefrigeratorDryerDisposalDishwasherGas Range

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 3536 Shell Quarry Drive is listed at $649,000 ($231/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $4,672 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

HOA fees are $1860/month.

Key features include: Built in 2017, 0.14 acre lot, 2 stories, 2 parking spaces, Waterfront. Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Solid Surface. Exterior Features: Cluster Mailboxes, DP50 Windows.

This property is listed by Kathy Merlo and can be reached at 7046506464 or kathy.merlo@yahoo.com.

KM

Kathy Merlo

Agent at RE/MAX Executive

(704) 650-6464

Listed by RE/MAX Executive · View on Broker Site

MLS# 100568036· Source: listhub· Updated 44 days ago

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3536 Shell Quarry Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

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