Living in Riverlights.
New homes recently listed around a $575k median
By Rich Burghgraef, Broker + Team Leader·Updated November 2026
A 1,400-acre master-planned community along the Cape Fear River on River Road, between the beaches and downtown Wilmington. Includes Del Webb 55+ homes. Builders include New Leaf Builders, Pulte Homes, Del Webb (55+), with recent pricing new homes recently listed around a $575k median.
Wilmington's answer to a Triangle master plan. Ask us about flood zones and insurance before you fall for a floor plan.
- Riverfront setting on the Cape Fear
- Model Row with multiple builders
- Lakeside townhomes and Lowcountry-style homes
- Minutes to downtown and the beaches
The deal on the sign isn't the whole deal.
Builder offers vary by phase. Incentives usually come as closing cost help, rate buydowns or upgrades, and they're often tied to the builder's preferred lender. We run the math both ways so you see which one actually saves you more.
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Quick answers before you tour.
Where is Riverlights located?
Riverlights is in Wilmington, NC (New Hanover County), on the North Carolina coast. A 1,400-acre master-planned community along the Cape Fear River on River Road, between the beaches and downtown Wilmington. Includes Del Webb 55+ homes.
Who builds homes in Riverlights?
Builders we've seen in Riverlights include New Leaf Builders, Pulte Homes, Del Webb (55+). Builder lineups change as sections sell out, so check with us for the current list.
How much do homes in Riverlights cost?
Recent pricing: New homes recently listed around a $575k median. Prices move with each new phase, and incentives can change the real cost, so ask us for a current snapshot.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Riverlights?
You don't have to, but it's smart. The builder's sales rep works for the builder. Your own agent reviews the contract, compares incentives, coordinates independent inspections and pushes on punch lists, and the builder typically pays your agent's commission. Many builders require you to register your agent on your very first visit.
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