Riverlights Homes for Sale

Welcome to Riverlights, a stunning waterfront community nestled in the heart of Wilmington, North Carolina. This picturesque subdivision, located in New Hanover County, offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty and modern living, making it an ideal place to call home. With its serene views of the Cape Fear River and lush landscapes, Riverlights is designed for those who appreciate the great outdoors and vibrant community life.

As you explore this charming neighborhood, you'll discover a variety of homes for sale that cater to diverse lifestyles and preferences. From cozy single-family residences to spacious townhomes, each property is thoughtfully designed with modern finishes and open-concept layouts, ensuring comfort and style. Many homes feature expansive porches and balconies, perfect for enjoying the stunning sunsets that grace the riverfront.

Riverlights is more than just a place to live; it's a lifestyle. The community boasts an array of amenities, including scenic walking trails, parks, and a community garden, promoting an active and healthy way of life. Residents can also enjoy access to a private clubhouse and pool, making it easy to socialize with neighbors and make lasting memories.

Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Wilmington, Riverlights offers easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Whether you're drawn to the vibrant local culture, the beautiful beaches, or the rich history of the area, this community has it all.

Discover your dream home in Riverlights today, where the charm of coastal living meets the comforts of modern life!

Newest Riverlights Homes for Sale

$490,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

Haywood Model Home for Sale in Riverlights -- Exceptional Design, Upgrades & Indoor-Outdoor Living. Welcome to the Haywood, a beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in sought-after Riverlights, where thoughtful design and impressive upgrades come together to create a home that truly lives larger than its square footage. Filled with natural light, this home offers an inviting blend of style, comfort, and functionality throughout. The heart of the home is the stunning open-concept kitchen, featuring a Frigidaire Professional stainless steel natural gas range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator, complemented by elegant Carolina Calacatta quartz countertops, 42'' light gray upper cabinets and a farmhouse sink. The kitchen is perfectly positioned between the living and dining spaces, creating an effortless flow that makes everyday living and entertaining a pleasure. The spacious living room provides plenty of room to relax and gather, located at the rear of the home for added privacy and offers easy access to the back entryway. Step outside to the screened back porch overlooking an oversized backyard--an ideal setting for morning coffee, weekend gatherings, and entertaining friends and family. Upstairs, the private owner's suite is tucked away from the main living spaces, creating a peaceful retreat. The primary bathroom features a dual vanity with beautiful Morning Frost quartz countertops and a fully tiled walk-in shower, adding a touch of luxury to your daily routine. The Haywood's thoughtful layout gives the first floor an exceptionally open and expansive feel. With the owner's suite upstairs, the main level is designed around connection, comfort, and easy living. A convenient 2-car detached garage provides additional parking and storage. With its exceptional design upgrades, abundant natural light, open-concept living spaces, private owner's retreat, screened porch, oversized backyard, and detached 2-car garage, this Haywood model home offers a rare opportunity to own a home that is as beautiful as it is functional--all in the vibrant Riverlights community. Riverlights is a new home community surrounded by the coast and Cape Fear River, where nature is part your everyday routine. With easy access to the Cape Fear River, the intercoastal waterways, a family-friendly pool, a new dog park, gym and a 38-acre lake, you can kayak, paddleboard or stroll along the community dock any time of day. Enjoy the three-mile loop around the lake and scenic nature trails that weave throughout Riverlights. Conveniently located minutes to Historic downtown Wilmington, beaches, restaurants and shopping the location of Riverlights is unbeatable.

950 Trisail Ter, Wilmington

$429,330

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

Discover new-construction living in Riverlights with the beautifully designed Haywood floor plan built by New Leaf Builders. This quintessential 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers an exceptional combination of style, comfort, and functionality, with a layout that lives larger than its square footage. The open-concept main floor is designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining. An inviting kitchen sits between the living and dining areas, creating a natural gathering space and easy connection throughout the heart of the home. The kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, including a natural-gas range, microwave, and dishwasher, along with 42'' white upper cabinets, light-green lower cabinets and island, and elegant Carrera Marmi quartz countertops. Luxury vinyl plank/laminate flooring extends throughout the entire downstairs and upstairs hallway, complemented by beautiful wood stairs. The rear-positioned family room provides added privacy and convenient access to the back entryway, making it an ideal space to relax at the end of the day. Tucked away upstairs, the spacious owner's suite offers a private retreat. The primary bathroom features a white dual vanity with Carrera Marmi quartz countertops and a fully tiled walk-in shower. With thoughtful design, an expansive feel, and stylish finishes throughout, the Haywood offers the space and comfort you're looking for in a new home at Riverlights. Riverlights is a new home community surrounded by the coast and Cape Fear River, where nature is part your everyday routine. With easy access to the Cape Fear River, the intercoastal waterways, a family-friendly pool, a new dog park, gym and a 38-acre lake, you can kayak, paddleboard or stroll along the community dock any time of day. Enjoy the three-mile loop around the lake and scenic nature trails that weave throughout Riverlights. Conveniently located minutes to Historic downtown Wilmington, beaches, restaurants and shopping the location of Riverlights is unbeatable. [Riverlights] [The Haywood]

5446 Folklore Way, Wilmington

$548,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

Welcome to your move-in ready home in the amenity-filled Riverlights community, boasting one of the larger lots on this lovely, side-walk lined street. Enter through the quaint, covered front porch into a spacious foyer, where you can immediately take in the 9 foot and coffered ceilings, with gorgeous upgrades to follow. The open living area boasts a gas fireplace and opens up to an exquisite kitchen featuring a lovely backsplash, granite counter-tops, stainless appliances, and stunning, custom lighting. The upgraded, enclosed porch leads you out to a lush courtyard that is fenced in for privacy, convenience and entertaining. Upstairs, the oversized owner's suite features an upgraded, custom walk-in closet and a delightful en-suite bath, with two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and a large laundry room, located conveniently to the bedrooms. The finished two-car garage is a dream with epoxy flooring, work bench, additional extra storage, and is completed by an oversized driveway for even more parking! Additionally, the Sellers are offering a 2-10 Home Warranty on this beautiful, well-maintained home for extra peace of mind. The Riverlights community features a wide variety of amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, parks, trails, water access, and borders a three mile stretch of the Cape Fear River. Conveniently located between the beaches and downtown Wilmington, the location is minutes from shopping, restaurants and area beaches. This could be the home of your dreams!

4421 Old Towne St, Wilmington

$629,530

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

New Construction home available in Riverlights! The Julian has 4BD, 3BA with the Bonus room counting as the 4th bedroom, an open floor plan, and an oversized covered porch overlooking the woods. The home features 9' first floor ceilings, 9' second floor ceilings, gas tankless hot water heater, 14 SEER HVAC, cement fiber siding, soffit & fascia. Interior features include a Frigidaire appliance package with a gas range, vent hood, built-in microwave and dishwasher, gorgeous LVP floors throughout the main living area and Primary bedroom, Carrara Marmi quartz kitchen counters, oversized, fully tiled walk-in shower in the primary bathroom with zero entry, crown molding throughout the main living area, high-end tile, designer curated lighting package, and more. The Julian is an amazing floorplan where multiple rooms will look out over the woods and give you ample privacy. The open floorplan features a spacious kitchen along with a dining area and open living room. The covered porch is great for entertaining and overlooks the backyard. On the first floor you'll also find an oversized primary suite, 2 guest bedrooms and a study. The second floor features a spacious bonus room (626 sq ft) with a full size bathroom and walk-in closet. This bonus room can be utilized as an extra living space, office or bedroom. Riverlights is a new home community surrounded by the coast and Cape Fear River, where nature is part your everyday routine. With easy access to the Cape Fear River, the intercoastal waterways, a family-friendly pool, a new dog park, gym and a 38-acre lake, you can kayak, paddleboard or stroll along the community dock any time of day. Enjoy the three-mile loop around the lake and scenic nature trails that weave throughout Riverlights. Conveniently located minutes to Historic downtown Wilmington, beaches, restaurants and shopping the location of Riverlights is unbeatable. The photos are of a completed Julian floorplan, not the actual home. [Riverlights] [The Julian]

359 Longhill Dr, Wilmington

$421,395

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

This is proposed construction and there is still time to fully design and customize this home. The Jackson features 3 bedroom 2 and a half baths with the owner's suite tucked upstairs, drastically expanding the space and open feel for your main floor living areas. Our Jackson offers an exceptionally designed kitchen ideally situated on the rear of the home for easy access when it's time to set down your groceries and boxes. Your living and dining rooms then become one seamless and generously proportioned space in the Jackson for a stunning first impression upon entering your home from the covered front porch. The Jackson also allows interplay with friends and family in the open concept kitchen from all living areas on the main floor.

5442 Folklore Way, Wilmington

$412,275

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

This is purposed construction and this home can still be customized! The Haywood is the quintessential 3 bedroom 2 and a half bath home. The Haywood features a owner's suite tucked away upstairs, which gives the main living spaces on the first floor an exceptionally expansive and open feel. This home lives larger than it's square footage. You'll enjoy ample privacy from your family room with an ideal location at the rear of the home with easy access from your back entryway. An open concept kitchen rests between your living and dining rooms, allowing for connection with loved ones plus easy access to the heart of your home from all living areas on the main floor. Riverlights is a new home community surrounded by the coast and Cape Fear River, where nature is part your everyday routine. With easy access to the Cape Fear River, the intercoastal waterways, a family-friendly pool, a new dog park, gym and a 38-acre lake, you can kayak, paddleboard or stroll along the community dock any time of day. Enjoy the three-mile loop around the lake and scenic nature trails that weave throughout Riverlights. Conveniently located minutes to Historic downtown Wilmington, beaches, restaurants and shopping the location of Riverlights is unbeatable. Photos are of the model home.

5443 Folklore Way, Wilmington

$659,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

Welcome home to 4015 Endurance Trail. The ''Jonesy'' by H&H builders, was thoughtfully designed with practicality and convenience in the forefront. This charming home offers offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a double car garage, whole house generator, a dedicated study and a spacious bonus room, plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. Located in a highly desirable area of Wilmington, along the Cape Fear River, RiverLights is a natural gas community which offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle, with five star amenities, and beautiful surroundings. Step inside to an inviting open-concept floor plan filled with natural light, featuring beautiful laminate flooring, granite countertops, and a cozy gas-log fireplace. The spacious kitchen flows effortlessly into the main living and dining areas, creating a wonderful gathering space for family and friends. The main-level primary suite provides a relaxing retreat with a tray ceiling, large walk-in closet, and private bath featuring a soaking tub with separate shower. An additional bedroom and full bath are conveniently located on the main floor, offering flexibility for guests, a home office or multigenerational living. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms, a full bath and a large bonus room, perfect for a media room, playroom, home gym or additional living space. Generous closets throughout the home provide excellent storage. One of the home's standout upgrades is the recently installed whole-house Generac generator, providing added convenience and peace of mind. Additional exterior features include gutters, a two-car garage, a charming rocking-chair front porch and a side patio that's perfect for grilling, entertaining or simply relaxing outdoors. Living in RiverLights means enjoying a community designed around an active coastal lifestyle. Residents can take advantage of walking and biking trails, parks, playgrounds, clubhouse, fitness center, community pool, lake, dock and scenic Cape Fear River boardwalk. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, area beaches and everything Wilmington has to offer, 4015 Endurance Trail combines a versatile floor plan, valuable upgrades and the sought-after RiverLights lifestyle. From morning coffee on the rocking-chair front porch to evenings by the gas-log fireplace or grilling on the patio, this is a home designed to be enjoyed inside and out.

4015 Endurance Trl, Wilmington

$820,000

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths

''Every so often, a home comes to market that simply stands apart. This nearly 3,000 SF RiverLights home offers a rare and highly sought-after 6-bedroom, 5-full-bath layout on an oversized premium corner lot just a short walk from the neighborhood playground. Extensively upgraded beyond builder specifications, the home features hardwood flooring throughout, a fully upgraded kitchen with ceiling-height cabinetry and custom pantry, plantation shutters, solid-core interior doors, designer lighting, and a custom primary closet. The living room is anchored by a shiplap feature wall with custom white oak cabinetry and floating shelves. Additional highlights include a sunroom, fenced yard, 24kW whole-home Generac generator, tankless water heater, kitchen reverse-osmosis drinking water system, and epoxy-finished two-car garage. Two years old and truly move-in ready, this home offers a combination of space, lot size, and custom finishes rarely available in RiverLights.''

601 Cobalt Ln, Wilmington

$700,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

When you first arrive to 220 Trawlers Way, you'll notice the great architectural features like the different pitches of the roof, the decorative trim, the 2 medium, 2 tone front accompanied by a wrap around porch. As you enter, notice the stunning staircase, real wood stairs with decorative balusters that not only go up the stairs but continue to the second floor, creating a stunningly open area. As you look to the left, you will see the Formal Dining area, and an opening that is the highly appointed Wet Bar. This area, across from the Walk In Pantry has an Ice Maker, Above Mount Sink, and a Mini Fridge. As you continue towards the back of the home, you will see the decked out Kitchen, Dining Area, and Living Room. This true Chef's Kitchen has Double Convection Wall Ovens, 2 Dishwashers, and a 36 inch Induction Cooktop! This kitchen is a dream to cook in! You can seat 6 at the current kitchen table, and 6 at the huge Island! The Deep Single Basin sink has a motion activated faucet! This is truly and entertainers kitchen! Imagine hosting Dinner and cocktail parties as well as Holiday events! To the right part of the downstairs, you have a 1st floor bedroom and a full bath. This whole area, Kitchen and living room, has dimmable ceiling lights and 5 Windows for lots of natural light. There is also a Gas Fireplace with a variable fan in the living area. The same Premium Laminate flooring that you see on the 1st floor continues upstairs to the Loft and the other 3 bedrooms. The HUGE primary ensuite has 3 windows to help keep the room nice and bright during the day. The Bathroom has Double Vanities, 2 Walk In Closets, Soaking Tub, Tile Shower, and Water Closet! Almost like 2 Bathrooms! As you leave the Primary Bedroom and look towards the other side of the home, you'll notice 3 doors, the 2 other Bedrooms and the Hall Bath. Both Bedrooms have large Walk In Closets for extra storage, the front Bedroom has a Vaulted Ceiling. The Hall Bath has a Vanity with Double Sinks and a separate Water Closet/Shower area. The Back Yard has 2 patios, one covered and one open for enjoying the weather and Grilling. There is a Natural Gas outlet for your grill or firepit, 110 and 220/240 wiring for a Hot Tub. The Garage is Painted, including the Floor, and has a 220/240 outlet for your EV or plug-in Hybrid vehicle. What may take you awhile to notice is that the home was built with 6 inch exterior walls vs. the standard 4 inches. This helps with lower heating and cooling bills as well as exterior noise. Don't miss out on this amazing home. Schedule your private tour today!

220 Trawlers Way, Wilmington

$434,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

The Haywood is the quintessential 3 bedroom 2 and a half bath home. The Haywood features a owner's suite tucked away upstairs, which gives the main living spaces on the first floor an exceptionally expansive and open feel. This home lives larger than it's square footage. You'll enjoy ample privacy from your family room with an ideal location at the rear of the home with easy access from your back entryway. An open concept kitchen rests between your living and dining rooms, allowing for connection with loved ones plus easy access to the heart of your home from all living areas on the main floor.

5409 Folklore Way, Wilmington

$1,599,999

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths

Where timeless design meets modern luxury. Tucked away on Botany Bay Place, this custom residence offers exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design and elevated finishes throughout. The heart of the home is a stunning kitchen featuring an oversized marble island, custom cabinetry, paneled refrigerator, professional-grade gas range with custom hood, apron-front sink, butler's pantry and designer lighting. The open-concept living and dining areas are filled with natural light and seamlessly connect to the screened porch through four panel sliding glass doors, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. The spacious main-level primary suite is a true retreat with a sitting area overlooking the expansive backyard, a custom walk-in closet with extensive built-ins and a spa-inspired bath featuring an oversized zero-entry shower with dual shower heads and double vanity. Additional highlights include wide-plank floors, high ceilings, custom millwork, arched architectural openings, designer fixtures, two built-in beverage bars, generous secondary bedrooms, abundant storage and a flexible upstairs living space perfect for guests, work or recreation. Step outside to enjoy the screened porches overlooking a beautifully landscaped backyard and peaceful views, offering privacy rarely found in the community. This home combines luxury, comfort, and thoughtful design in every detail, creating a truly move-in-ready retreat. Beyond the home, enjoy everything Riverlights has to offer. This award-winning waterfront community features scenic walking and biking trails, a 38-acre lake, Marina Village, parks, playgrounds, a dog park, resort-style pools, fitness amenities, and year-round community events. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Wilmington, beaches, shopping, dining, and medical facilities, Riverlights offers the perfect blend of nature, convenience, and coastal living.

303 Botany Bay Pl, Wilmington

$574,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Welcome to 4837 Waves Pointe, where everyday living feels like a waterfront retreat in one of Wilmington's most desirable communities. Perfectly positioned on a tranquil lake in the award-winning Riverlights neighborhood, this beautifully maintained one-story home offers the ideal blend of comfort, quality, and an exceptional coastal lifestyle. Designed for effortless living, the open-concept floor plan is filled with natural light and features a spacious chef's kitchen with granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and a generous walk-in pantry--perfect for entertaining or everyday meals. A dedicated home office, that can also be converted into a bedroom, provides the flexibility to work remotely or create a quiet retreat, while the private primary suite offers a custom-designed walk-in closet. The thoughtfully designed laundry room includes built-in storage, adding both convenience and organization. Enjoy the welcoming front porch, where peaceful lake views provide the perfect setting for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. The screened porch offers an inviting space to relax year-round, while the private fenced patio creates a low-maintenance outdoor retreat ideal for grilling, gardening, entertaining, or giving pets a secure place to play. A **new Fortified Roof** adds long-term value, enhanced durability, and the potential for insurance savings. Life in Riverlights is about so much more than the home itself. Enjoy miles of scenic walking and biking trails, a resort-style pool, fitness center, parks, playgrounds, and the vibrant Marina Village with waterfront dining, shopping, and community events. Launch a kayak on the Cape Fear River, gather with neighbors at year-round activities, or simply enjoy the beauty of this thoughtfully designed waterfront community. All of this is just minutes from historic downtown Wilmington, area beaches, shopping, dining, and medical facilities. This is more than a home--it's an opportunity to embrace the Riverlights lifestyle, where exceptional amenities, lakefront surroundings, and coastal living come together in one remarkable address.

4837 Waves Pointe Pt, Wilmington

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