3901 Marathon Avenue, Castle Hayne, NC 28429 (MLS# 100572109)

3901 Marathon Avenue, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$685,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,011 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 33,977 Status: Active

Current Price: $685,000 List Date: 5/07/2026 Last Modified: 6/06/2026

Overview

Description

Rare Opportunity to own a spectacular custom home minutes to Wilmington! Located on a manicured .78 acre corner lot, this beautifully-maintained, brick home of over 3000 s/f is situated in the peaceful and coveted community of Castle Lakes. Featuring 4-5 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, formal dining room, living room and office, the ideal floorplan blends timeless elegance seamlessly with many recent updates. As you step up onto the stately rocking-chair front porch, you are welcomed inside to a pristine, sun-filled foyer with molding and gleaming hardwood floors that run throughout the first floor. A spacious dining room with French doors is ideal for holiday gatherings. The living room features a gas log fireplace, molding and lots of windows for enjoying the nature of the backyard. A chef-inspired kitchen adjoins the living room and includes granite countertops with stainless steel appliances, glass backsplash, center island with storage, and a charming, built-in dining area with custo ... (Read more) Rare Opportunity to own a spectacular custom home minutes to Wilmington! Located on a manicured .78 acre corner lot, this beautifully-maintained, brick home of over 3000 s/f is situated in the peaceful and coveted community of Castle Lakes. Featuring 4-5 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, formal dining room, living room and office, the ideal floorplan blends timeless elegance seamlessly with many recent updates. As you step up onto the stately rocking-chair front porch, you are welcomed inside to a pristine, sun-filled foyer with molding and gleaming hardwood floors that run throughout the first floor. A spacious dining room with French doors is ideal for holiday gatherings. The living room features a gas log fireplace, molding and lots of windows for enjoying the nature of the backyard. A chef-inspired kitchen adjoins the living room and includes granite countertops with stainless steel appliances, glass backsplash, center island with storage, and a charming, built-in dining area with custom table included. Outside, you'll love the 35 x 12 covered deck and the private, fenced backyard with shed, raised beds and firepit. Moving to the downstairs master suite, you'll find a large walk-in closet, tray ceiling, and a private en-suite bath with dual sinks and linen closet. Rounding out the downstairs, there is a sunny office, ideal for working from home. Upstairs, there are three large secondary bedrooms, a full bathroom with dual sinks, and an additional room with built-in desk that could serve as a playroom, office, or 5th bedroom. This home offers a huge walk-in attic, and an attached 2-car garage. The community of Castle Lakes features a custom home neighborhood that gets its name from the tranquil, cypress-lined lake. For your peace of mind, there is a transferable termite bond, roof replaced in 2024, heat pumps replaced in 2022 and 2025, and septic pumped 2025. Seller is including refrigerator, washer and dryer. Low HOA dues and low taxes! Just outside the city limits yet close to I40, GE, CFCC, UNCW, Corning, and Historic Downtown Wilmington, you won't find a more beautiful custom home at this price!

Listing Details MLS# 100572109

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-05-07
Listing Price: 685000
List Price/SqFt: 227.5
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 3901
Street Name: Marathon
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28429
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Wilmington
Subdivision: Castle Lakes
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Traveling I40 to Exit 416, at the top of the ramp, turn left onto Holly Sheler Road. Go to the stoplight, left on Castle Hayne Road. 3 miles to Marathon. Turn Right on Marathon, house is on the right.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Property Attached YN: No
Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
Lot Acres: 0.78
Lot SqFt: 33977
Lot Dimensions: 170 x 200 x 170 x 200
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3011
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 3011
# Rooms: 10
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 3
# Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Below Grade: 0
SqFt - Heated Separate: 0

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1997

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Sewer Provider: Existing Septic System
Water Provider: Existing Well

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 384
Association Name: Castle Lakes
Association Phone: 9103975053
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: Castle Lakes HOA

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bonus Room Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: First
Office Level: First
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Office: Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 1

Currently Not Used

# of Basement Rooms: 0

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 604400
Total City Real Estate Property Tax: 0
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2287.65
Deed Book: 5758
Deed Page: 1441
Legal: Lot 34 Castle Lakes Section 2
Broker Owner: No
PID: 322108976736000
Tax Identifier: R01708-006-004-000
Plat Book: No
Plat Page: No
Special Assessments: none
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: RA
HOA: Yes
Association Mandatory (Y/N): Yes
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
School District: New Hanover
Elementary School: Castle Hayne
Middle School: Holly Shelter
High School: Laney

Showing Instructions

Showing Service: Yes

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Garage: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes
On Site: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Maint - Comm Areas: Yes
Maint - Roads: Yes

Attic

Floored: Yes

Basement

None: Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks: Yes

View Type

None: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Unit Type

4 Bedroom Or More: Yes

Exterior Features

Garden: Yes
Irrigation System: Yes

Exterior Finish

Brick: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Porch: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: Yes
Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes
Storage: Yes

Heated SqFt

3000 - 3499: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Utilities

See Remarks: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Built-In Microwave: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Humidifier/Dehumidifier: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas Log: Yes

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Master Downstairs: Yes
Solid Surface: Yes
Tray Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

In Garage: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Formal: Yes

Home Warr/Termite

Termite Bond: Yes
Termite Company: Economy Exter
Termite Company Phone: 910-397-5053

Property Features

Showing Instructions: Showing Service Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Floored Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Or More Exterior Features: Garden; Irrigation System Exterior Finish: Brick; Vinyl Siding Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Foundation: Crawl Space Parking Features: Garage; Garage; Garage Faces Side; On Site Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Levels: Two Lot Features: Corner Lot Cooling: Heat Pump Heating: Forced Air Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: See Remarks Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Well Fireplace Features: Gas Log Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Solid Surface; Tray Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Garage; Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 3000 - 3499 Dining Room Type: Formal Other Structures: Shed(s); Storage HOA and Neigh Amenities: Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Roads Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Dining Room	16.00	13.00	First	13x11 Level: Down- 1st Floor
Living Room	22.00	15.00	First	22x15 Level: Down- 1st Floor
Kitchen	16.00	13.00	First	16x13 Level: Down- 1st Floor
Master Bedroom	17.00	16.00	First	17x16 Level: Down- 1st Floor
Bedroom 1	15.00	13.00	Second	14x13 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
Bedroom 2	15.00	13.00	Second	14x10 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
Bedroom 3	14.00	13.00	Second	15x13 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
Bonus Room	14.00	13.00	Second	15x13 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
Living Room	22.00	15.00	First	17x13 Level: Down- 1st Floor
Office	13.00	11.00	First	10x15 Level: Down- 1st Floor

IDX

Listing Office: RE/MAX Essential

Last Updated: June - 06 - 2026

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