Riverlights - Wilmington, NC

About Riverlights

Riverlights is a master-planned community in Wilmington, North Carolina. The expansive active lifestyle community includes approximately 1,300 single-family, attached, and apartment homes for sale and rent, and it will include 3,000 homes upon completion.

In addition to several home types to choose from, Riverlights residents have access to amenities exclusive to each neighborhood and shared among the community. All residents have access to world-class amenities that include eight miles of walking trails, two clubhouses with resort-style pools, and a town center with shopping and dining. The sought-after location in Eastern North Carolina puts residents within five miles of downtown Wilmington and 10 miles of beaches on the Atlantic Coast.

Active adults searching for homes for sale in Wilmington, NC, will find a wide range of resort-style amenities, a diverse selection of homes, and a desirable coastal location at Riverlights.

Riverlights Amenities

Residents of Riverlights have access to an abundance of amenities. The Lakehouse, an amenity center shared by all Riverlights residents, features a fitness center, game room with billiards, and multipurpose gathering spaces. Outside, residents enjoy a fire pit and resort-style pool with lap lanes, patio, waterslide, and a splash pad.

A second state-of-the-art amenity center, The Riverhouse, provides a clubhouse with a fitness center, community kitchen, and multipurpose gathering spaces. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool with a patio and lap lanes, four pickleball courts, and open-air fitness stations.

The Marina Village town center at the heart of the development enables easy access to dining, retail, spas, and an indoor golf club. A brand new commercial center, 7Bridge, will provide additional everyday conveniences and shopping opportunities for Riverlights residents.

The grounds of Riverlights include eight miles of scenic trails featuring 500 acres of natural areas, a 38-acre man-made lake, and the Cape Fear River. Distributed through the community, residents can find amenities such as a community garden, playground, dog park, open green spaces, fire pits, and several launch points along the river for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.

Many of the active lifestyle and age-restricted neighborhoods within Riverlights also include their own exclusive amenities for residents to enjoy. The Haven at Riverlights, which is a Del Webb 55+ community, features a private clubhouse with a fitness center, resort-style pool, pickleball courts, and a fire pit.

Riverlights Homes & Real Estate

Brookfield Properties, in partnership with multiple homebuilders such as PulteHomes and Trusst Builder Group, began construction of Riverlights in 2013 with plans to build approximately 3,000 single-family, attached, and condominium homes. With a wide selection of neighborhoods, home types, and floor plans to choose from, individual homebuyers can find the right fit for their personal needs and preferences.

The Haven at Riverlights, a Del Webb 55+ community within Riverlights, consists of 151 single-family homes across seven floor plans. The one-story single-family homes range from 1,345 to 1,987 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Features in many of these homes include open concept floor plans, spacious living rooms, kitchens with central islands, owner’s suites with walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms, and covered patios.

Across the active lifestyle communities, the single-family homes range from approximately 1,345 to 3,167 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two- or three-car garages. In Hamp’s Landing, a luxury neighborhood in Riverlights, the top-of-the-line single-family homes range from 2,717 to 4,028 square feet with three or four bedrooms, three-and-a-half or four bathrooms, and attached two-car garages.

The attached homes for sale in Riverlights come in duplex and townhome floor plans that range from approximately 1,524 to 3,066 square feet with two to four bathrooms, two-and-a-half to four-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages in the duplexes.

Riverlights also offers a variety of rental homes spanning several home types and floor plans. Active adults looking to rent can find single-family, attached, and apartment homes for rent, with the individual neighborhoods offering maintenance-free living and exclusive amenities.

Riverlights Lifestyle 

Residents of single-family homes in Del Webb’s The Haven at Riverlights enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to a homeowners’ association that takes care of lawn care and common area maintenance.

For residents of townhomes and duplexes in Riverlights, the homeowners’ association covers lawn care, exterior home maintenance, and common area maintenance.

Riverlights includes several communities with rental options, which offer maintenance-free living thanks to homeowners’ associations that take care of all interior maintenance, exterior maintenance, landscaping, and common area maintenance. 

With more free time, homeowners at Riverlights 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, a gardening club, a book club, a biking club, a wine club, Bunco, and a kayaking group.

Wilmington, NC Area

Riverlights is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, about five miles south of the downtown area, putting residents within easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities. 

Residents of Riverlights find themselves close to any daily conveniences they need, including Food Lion, Publix, and Harris Teeter. Pharmacy needs can be met at Walgreens and CVS.

Riverlights is also close to multiple health care providers, including Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Dosher Memorial Hospital, and Novant Medical Center.

When homeowners are looking for entertainment in the area, they can travel along South 3rd Street, which is home to several restaurants, bars, and shops. There are also a variety of attractions in the area, including the Wilmington Riverwalk, Museum of the Bizarre, and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

Homeowners who want to get outside will find plenty of options to explore in the area. There are multiple green spaces and parks to choose from, including Trails End Park, Brunswick Nature Park, and Masonboro Island Reserve. Riverlights is also about ten miles from the Atlantic Coast, providing access to scenic beaches such as Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach.

Golfers will also find multiple courses to play nearby, including Wilmington Municipal Golf Course, Cape Fear Country Club, and Olde Fort Golf Course.

Residents who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck, as they can drive five miles to downtown Wilmington, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. For longer trips, Wilmington International Airport is 10 miles away.