Riverlights Homes with Irregular Lot Lot features

Welcome to Riverlights, a picturesque community nestled along the banks of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, North Carolina. This vibrant subdivision harmoniously blends the serenity of nature with the convenience of modern living, making it an ideal destination for families, retirees, and everyone in between.

Riverlights is renowned for its charming streetscapes, beautiful parks, and a strong sense of community. As you stroll through the neighborhood, you'll find a variety of homes that perfectly capture the essence of Southern living. One of the standout features of this community is its unique homes with irregular lot characteristics. These distinctive lot designs allow for creative landscaping, spacious backyards, and the opportunity to create your own private oasis. Imagine hosting summer barbecues or enjoying a quiet evening under the stars in your beautifully landscaped yard, tailored to your preferences.

In addition to its stunning homes, Riverlights offers an array of amenities that cater to an active lifestyle. Residents can enjoy walking trails, a community pool, and a vibrant town center that hosts shops, restaurants, and regular community events. Plus, the proximity to the river provides opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and enjoying breathtaking sunsets.

With its blend of natural beauty, unique home designs, and a welcoming community spirit, Riverlights is more than just a place to live—it's a place to thrive. Come discover the charm of Riverlights and envision your future in this enchanting Wilmington neighborhood!

Newest Riverlights Homes with Irregular Lot Lot features

$585,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100574514 MLS

Welcome to waterfront living where timeless charm meets in the heart of the award-winning vibrant Riverlights community. Perfectly positioned on a picturesque sidewalk-lined street with serene lake views, this Cottage Style inspired home welcomes you with a classic rocking chair front porch and a lifestyle designed for both relaxation and connection. Step inside to a bright, open-concept floor plan thoughtfully designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The living room, anchored by a cozy fireplace, flows seamlessly into the stunning kitchen and dining area, all enhanced by rich wood flooring and abundant natural light. The main-level primary suite is a true retreat, offering peaceful water views, a spa-like bath, and a custom walk-in closet. Just across the hall, a private home office with French doors creates the ideal work-from-home setting--also overlooking the lake. A conveniently located powder room adds comfort and convenience for guests. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious guest bedrooms, a shared bath, linen closet, and a walk-in attic with partial flooring, providing extra storage space. Unwind in the inviting 3-season sunroom and enjoy the functionality of having an oversized back-load garage featuring epoxy flooring. Every detail of this home has been thoughtfully curated to blend comfort, style, and everyday functionality. Waterfront, welcoming, and move-in ready--this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of charm, views, and lifestyle. Residents of Riverlights enjoy a golf cart-friendly and pet-friendly community with award-winning amenity centers, resort-style pools, walking and biking trails, dog parks, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and so much more. Come experience the vibrant coastal lifestyle that makes Riverlights one of Wilmington's most sought-after communities. BUYERS....ask about our Preferred Lender PAID Rate Buydown for one year.

232 Trisail Ter, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kathy Merlo () from Listing Office: RE/MAX Executive.

$519,995

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100560920 MLS

Located on a large lot in RiverLights, this one-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an open-concept layout designed for comfortable living. A private alley-access garage features a durable epoxy floor, which is stronger than bare concrete, easier to clean, and resistant to stains and impacts. The front entrance opens into the living room, highlighted by a coffered ceiling, classic Craftsman-style molding, and a natural gas log fireplace flanked by two windows and built-in shelving. Plantation shutters enhance both the living room and dining room. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs through the main living areas and the primary bedroom. The kitchen includes a large island with seating space for stools, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, natural gas stove, and a generously sized pantry with wood shelving. It overlooks the dining room, which features modern flat-panel wainscoting typical of Craftsman-style homes. A hallway off the kitchen leads to the laundry room and mudroom, which connects to the garage and includes cubbies for a convenient drop zone and a storage closet with wood shelving. The primary suite features a tray ceiling, double-sink vanity, frameless tiled walk-in shower with a high transom window, water closet, and large walk-in closet with custom wood shelving. Two guest bedrooms with carpet and reach-in closets sit off the living room. One includes built-in shelving, making it also suitable for use as a home office, reading room, or space for displaying books or collectibles. A guest bathroom offers a tiled tub/shower combo with a grab bar and transom window. Off the dining room is a sunroom (not included in heated sq.ft.) and a small patio. RiverLights residents enjoy resort-style amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, playground, walking trails, and a scenic Cape Fear River riverwalk known for its sunset views.

725 Wharton Ave, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Cameron Team () from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage.

$745,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100551169 MLS

Motivated Seller! Meticulously maintained home in Riverlights, thoughtfully designed for refined comfort and effortless coastal elegance. This 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms offers a seamless open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area, enhanced by expansive sliding glass doors that open to a screened-in porch and fenced backyard--where you can watch the sunsets over the Cape Fear River. Added highlights include removable hurricane shutters, a whole-home generator, & an irrigation system--delivering both luxury and peace of mind. Riverlights offers 8 miles of scenic trails, pools, fitness centers, parks, pickleball courts, dog parks, & the vibrant Marina Village with shopping, dining, and so much more. The designer kitchen features premium upgraded finishes, an induction cooktop/oven, and a vented range hood--perfect for elevated entertaining and everyday ease. If you prefer cooking with gas, an existing gas hookup allows for a simple conversion. The living room showcases timeless craftsmanship with a coffered ceiling, custom built-in shelving and cabinetry, and a gas fireplace. The main-level primary suite is a true retreat, showcasing a vaulted ceiling, spa-inspired walk-in shower, and a walk-in closet with custom shelving. A spacious 9x7 laundry room is conveniently located nearby. At the front of the home, a versatile office or formal dining room provides elegant flexibility, while a guest bedroom with a full bath, plus a functional mudroom, offer comfort for hosting and multigenerational living. Small part of driveway is in a 'buffer' flood zone, flood insurance is NOT required.

4422 Old Towne St, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Mary-Margaret A Porter () from Listing Office: Fathom Realty NC LLC.

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