River Bluffs - Castle Hayne, NC

River Bluffs is an active lifestyle community in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. Ideally situated along the Cape Fear River, this waterfront community offers scenic views as well as a variety of amenities and recreation within a tranquil setting. River Bluffs will host just 650 homes spread across multiple neighborhoods, providing homeowners with a small-town atmosphere while just being a few minutes away from downtown Wilmington.

Homebuyers seeking homes for sale in Castle Hayne, NC will love everything that River Bluffs has to offer.

River Bluffs Amenities

Residents at River Bluffs have access to a number of amenities designed to keep them social and active. The community’s central hub of activity and recreation is found at Davis Square, which is home to a fitness center, multipurpose room, community mail center, and Porches Cafe.

Outside, residents of River Bluffs can enjoy an assortment of recreation such as a resort-style pool, pickleball courts, tennis courts, and a half-basketball court. The River Bluffs Farm Market is a 10-acre community farm that allows residents to garden and grow fresh produce.

The Riverwalk, which skirts the bank of the Northeast Cape Fear River, provides over half a mile of walkable riverfront access that residents can enjoy on leisurely strolls or bike rides. This popular waterfront trail also connects to other trails within the community as well as the marina and boat launch where there are two gazebos with seating. Homeowners also have access to a kayak launch, RV parking, and boat storage.

River Bluffs Homes & Real Estate

Multiple builders began construction of River Bluffs in 2018 and plan to build 650 attached and single-family homes total. Homebuyers can choose from a variety of floor plans from different builders. The multitude of options allows buyers to find a unique home with plenty of sizes and styles to consider.

Buyers can choose from a single-story attached home or single-family home from Premier Homes. The Beach Boca Garden model is an attached home that offers 1,951 square feet and has three bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage.

Premier Homes also offers over 20 single-family home models ranging from 2,017 to 3,210 square feet. These homes have two or three bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two- or three-car garages. All residences built by Premier Homes feature lawn maintenance, oversized doorways, lever door handles, screened lanais, dens, raised vanities, and climate-controlled storage space.

Vahue Building Corporation offers two townhome models that feature 2,647 square feet and have three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. These attached homes feature open layouts, spacious living and dining areas, and large master suites.

Vahue also offers ten one or two-story single-family home floor plans that range from 2,372 to 3,900 square feet and have three to five bedrooms, two-and-a-half to five-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two- or three-car garages. Features in some of these single-family homes include first-floor master suites, screened porches, media rooms, guest suites, dens, loft areas, optional grilling decks, and formal dining rooms.

Herrington Classic Homes also offer over 20 distinct models. These energy-efficient single-family homes range from 1,660 to 2,879 square feet and have three to five bedrooms, two to four bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. These homes offer one- or two-story living and some homes feature dens, gourmet kitchens, first-floor master suites, walk-in closets, second-floor lofts, formal dining rooms, and screened porches, and covered patios.

Stone Built Construction features 27 single-family floor plans ranging from 1,805 to 3,458 square feet. These homes include two to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two- or three-car garages. Stone Built Construction homes feature first-floor master suites, optional bonus rooms, spacious living and dining areas, fireplaces, and covered porches.

Charter Building Group offers nine single-family home designs ranging from 2,074 to 2,832 square feet. The homes have two to four bedrooms, two-and-a-half to three bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Some single-family homes feature dens, sunrooms, optional bonus rooms, and lofts.

Plantation Building Corp. offers four single-family home models ranging from 2,752 to 3,694 square feet. These homes feature three to five bedrooms, three-and-a-half or four bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. The homes come as one or two-story designs and some floor plans feature media rooms, first-floor master suites, screened porches, dens, and optional bonus rooms.

River Bluffs Lifestyle

Depending on the home and neighborhood within River Bluffs, residents may enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to a homeowners’ association that takes care of landscaping. With more free time, homeowners at River Bluffs can enjoy spending time with family or pursuing new hobbies. Members of the community can also enjoy the variety of activities offered close to home, such as fitness classes, basketball, hiking, gardening, tennis, swimming, kayaking, and boating.

Surrounding Area

River Bluffs is located in Castle Hayne, putting residents in easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities.

Residents of River Bluffs are close to daily conveniences they may need, including Food Lion, Dollar General, Publix, and ALDI. Pharmacy needs can be met at Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS.

River Bluffs is also close to multiple health care providers and medical offices, such as New Hanover Medical Center and Pender Memorial Hospital.

When homeowners are looking for entertainment or dining options in the area they can travel down Castle Hayne Road, where they’ll find restaurants, bars, and shopping centers. There are also a variety of attractions in the area, such as the Racine Center for the Arts, Lucas Scott House, and Cape Fear Museum of History and Science.

Homeowners who want to get outside will find plenty of options to explore in the area. There are multiple parks and greenspaces to choose from, including Riverside Park, Olsen Park, and Blue Clay Bike Park. Wrightsville Beach is also a short drive from the community. Golfers can also find multiple courses to play nearby, including Castle Bay Golf Course, Inland Greens, and Magnolia Greens Golf Course.

Residents who want to visit metropolitan areas are in luck. River Bluffs is five minutes away from downtown Wilmington, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. For longer trips, Wilmington International Airport is 15 minutes away from River Bluffs.