Riverlights Homes under $600,000

Welcome to Riverlights, a picturesque and vibrant subdivision nestled in the heart of Wilmington, North Carolina, within the charming New Hanover County. This stunning community is designed for those who appreciate a blend of natural beauty and modern living, making it the perfect place to call home.

Riverlights boasts an array of amenities that cater to a variety of lifestyles. Residents enjoy access to scenic walking trails, serene parks, and a stunning waterfront along the Cape Fear River. The community is designed with a strong emphasis on outdoor living, encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle. Whether you’re taking a leisurely stroll or enjoying a picnic with family, the lush landscapes and inviting atmosphere will make you feel right at home.

One of the highlights of Riverlights is its diverse selection of homes, many of which are priced under $600,000. This makes it an ideal choice for first-time homebuyers, growing families, or anyone looking to downsize without sacrificing quality. The homes in this community feature modern designs, open floor plans, and energy-efficient amenities, ensuring that you find a residence that suits your needs and preferences.

In addition to its beautiful homes, Riverlights offers a strong sense of community, with events and gatherings that bring neighbors together. With its convenient location near downtown Wilmington, residents can easily access shopping, dining, and entertainment options, all while enjoying the tranquility of suburban living.

Come explore Riverlights, where your dream home awaits amid the beauty of North Carolina’s coastal charm!

Newest Riverlights Homes under $600,000

$399,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100607716 MLS

If you've been looking for a reason to simplify your life without giving anything up, this is it. This 'Schooner' floor plan is a rare find, featuring a primary bedroom on the main floor, a detached one-car garage, and a living area with soaring 20-foot ceilings that make the space feel anything but typical for a townhome. The kitchen is bright and clean with quartz countertops, tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting, soft close doors and drawers, and pantry cabinets. It's move-in ready with all appliances included: gas range, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Upstairs you'll find a second story loft, perfect for a home office, reading nook, or hobby space, plus two secondary bedrooms, one with a large walk-in closet, sharing a full bath. Community amenities include a lakeside clubhouse, fitness center, saltwater zero-entry pool, billiard room, playgrounds, parks, firepits, oyster pits, crabbing pier, kayak launch on both the river and lake, dog parks, and bocce courts. The newer River House amenity center adds pickleball, an outdoor pool, fitness center, and a gathering space with fireplace. A three-mile loop around the 38-acre lake is perfect for walking, biking, or just clearing your head. Positioned conveniently between historic downtown Wilmington and Carolina Beach, both just 15-20 minutes away, you're close to everything without feeling like you're in the middle of it. The HOA covers exterior maintenance, landscaping, and master insurance including wind and hail, so your weekends stay yours.

927 Wharton Ave, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Troy Schaudt () from Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington.

$429,500

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100606986 MLS

Meet the Finn! Perfectly placed in the heart of Riverlights, the Finn offers a thoughtfully designed two-story townhome with plenty of space to live, entertain, and unwind. The main level features an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers a large island, pantry, and easy flow into the dining and living spaces, while a convenient powder room and coat closet add functionality. The best part -- this 1,834 square foot townhome features a primary bedroom downstairs with its own bathroom and walk in closet! A single car garage provides room for parking, and a dedicated laundry room downstairs adds even more convenience. To top it off -- relax out back on the screened in porch to truly take in the Riverlights lifestyle. Upstairs, the Finn offers two bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet, providing comfortable and private retreats. As if this plan needed anything else, the second story also features an additional bathroom and a pocket office. With its smart layout, abundant storage, and inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces, the Finn is designed to make everyday living feel right at home. Riverlights is a vibrant community along a three-mile stretch of the Cape Fear River, offering resort-style amenities including multiple pools, fitness centers, parks, trails, gathering spaces, and water access. Conveniently located between downtown Wilmington and area beaches, Riverlights also features on-site shopping, dining, recreation and professional services, with easy access to hospitals and everyday conveniences. Trusst model homes are open Monday - Saturday 10-5.

911 Everlong Ln, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Savannah Stewart () from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Leland.

$419,500

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100606189 MLS

Meet the Mariner! Perfectly placed in the heart of Riverlights, the Mariner offers a thoughtfully designed two-story townhome with plenty of space to live, entertain, and unwind. The main level features an open-concept kitchen and distinct dining and living areas, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers a generous pantry and easy flow into the dining and living spaces, while a convenient powder room and coat closet add functionality. A 13' x 21' garage provides plenty of room for parking and storage. Upstairs, the Mariner offers two generously sized bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet, providing comfortable and private retreats. The primary suite features a spacious bedroom, private bath, and walk-in closet, while the second bedroom enjoys easy access to a full bath. In addition to the upstairs bedrooms, the Mariner plan also boasts a 9' x 9' office with a closet, perfect for functionality. Finally, step outside to enjoy the covered porch off the main living area -- perfect for taking in the Riverlights lifestyle. With its smart layout, abundant storage, and inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces, the Mariner is designed to make everyday living feel right at home. 9.22 progress: Cabinet installation. Riverlights is a vibrant community along a three-mile stretch of the Cape Fear River, offering resort-style amenities including multiple pools, fitness centers, parks, trails, gathering spaces, and water access. Conveniently located between downtown Wilmington and area beaches, Riverlights also features on-site shopping, dining, recreation and professional services, with easy access to hospitals and everyday conveniences. Trusst model homes are open Monday - Saturday 10-5. This unit is available for leaseback only. Call agent for details.

921 Everlong Ln, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Savannah Stewart () from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Leland.

$429,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100605861 MLS

Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering a spacious open-concept layout designed for comfortable living. The owner's suite is tucked upstairs, creating an inviting main floor with seamless living and dining spaces. The upgraded kitchen is a true highlight, featuring quartz countertops, a beautiful tile backsplash, a stylish hood vent, and a microwave thoughtfully mounted within the island. LVP flooring flows throughout the entire main floor, complemented by beautiful plantation shutters, while custom shades add style and privacy upstairs. The owner's suite offers a beautifully upgraded bath with a frameless glass shower wall. Step outside to enjoy the fenced-in backyard and take advantage of the home's larger lot offering a little extra space to enjoy the outdoors. Located in the highly desirable Riverlights community, residents enjoy a vibrant coastal lifestyle with beautiful walking trails, scenic ponds, parks, green spaces, and a variety of community amenities and events. With its convenient location near downtown Wilmington, the river, shopping, dining, and area beaches, Riverlights offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm and coastal convenience. With its thoughtful upgrades, larger lot, and wonderful community setting, this home is ready to feel like home.

963 Fresnel Run, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tidal Realty Partners () from Listing Office: REAL Broker LLC.

$394,627

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100603138 MLS

Welcome to low-maintenance living in a thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering 2,114 square feet in the highly sought after Riverlights master-planned community within Wilmington proper. Ideally located for convenience, this home puts you close to everyday amenities while keeping you just minutes from downtown Wilmington, Carolina Beach, and the Cape Fear River. Enjoy an amenity-rich lifestyle with a clubhouse, multiple pools, a scenic lake with kayak and paddle board launch, and community trails--all designed to make it easy to enjoy the outdoors and connect with neighbors. With exterior maintenance covered by the HOA, you can spend less time on upkeep and more time enjoying everything the Wilmington area has to offer. An added benefit for buyers seeking simplicity: the HOA's master insurance policy provides coverage for the unit both inside and out. A closing cost incentive is also available when using the preferred lender. If you're looking for a spacious home, an active community, and the ease of low-maintenance ownership in a convenient Wilmington location, this one is worth a closer look.

233 Pelican Flight Loop, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kenneth J. Greenberg () from Listing Office: Pulte Home Company.

$490,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100600460 MLS

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

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tyler Henrikson () from Listing Office: O'Shaughnessy New Homes LLC.

$419,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100599335 MLS

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

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tyler Henrikson () from Listing Office: O'Shaughnessy New Homes LLC.

$421,395

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100597089 MLS

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

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tyler Henrikson () from Listing Office: O'Shaughnessy New Homes LLC.

$412,275

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100596460 MLS

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

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tyler Henrikson () from Listing Office: O'Shaughnessy New Homes LLC.

$449,231

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100593312 MLS

Move-in ready rare end-unit backing to a private tree line with direct trail access in sought-after Lakeside Townes at Riverlights! This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath Norway plan (2,114 sq ft) features a main-level flex space, open-concept living, and a rear cantilever deck. Premier upgrades include a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances, crown molding, extra windows, and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas. Washer, dryer, refrigerator, and blinds are included. Enjoy resort-style amenities with pools, clubhouses, fitness centers, pickleball courts, trails, and more, plus convenient access to the lake and amenity center. Perfect home for buyers looking for low maintenance, luxury living. Receive $13,000 toward closing costs with the preferred lender. Special financing available for qualified buyers.

237 Pelican Flight Loop, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kenneth J. Greenberg () from Listing Office: Pulte Home Company.

$454,503

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100593311 MLS

Move-in ready rare end-unit backing to a private tree line with direct trail access in sought-after Lakeside Townes at Riverlights! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Norway plan (2,114 sq ft) features a main-level guest suite, open-concept living, and a rear cantilever deck. Premier upgrades include a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances, crown molding, extra windows, and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas. Washer, dryer, refrigerator, and blinds are included. Enjoy resort-style amenities with pools, clubhouses, fitness centers, pickleball courts, trails, and more, plus convenient access to the lake and amenity center. Perfect home for buyers looking for low maintenance luxury. Receive $13,000 toward closing costs with the preferred lender. Special financing available.

225 Pelican Flight Loop, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kenneth J. Greenberg () from Listing Office: Pulte Home Company.

$434,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100593029 MLS

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

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Tyler Henrikson () from Listing Office: O'Shaughnessy New Homes LLC.

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