Homes for sale in River Island
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About River Island

River Island is a residential community in Wilmington, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1995 and 2007. A typical home here is about 3,950 square feet with 4 bedrooms.
Community features named in River Island's listings: Boating access, Water access, Waterfront homes and Gated. Check current details and dues with the HOA.
The closest elementary school is Edwin A. Anderson Elementary School (0.7 mi), the nearest grocery store is Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point (3.7 mi), the nearest public beach access is 3.3 miles away.
Streets in River Island
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What's nearby
Schools
- Edwin A. Anderson Elementary SchoolElementary school · 0.7 mi
- Charles P. Murray Middle SchoolMiddle school · 1 mi
- Eugene Ashley High SchoolHigh school · 0.9 mi
Everyday
- Publix Super Market Commons at Federal PointGrocery · 3.7 mi · ★ 4.6
- Lowes Foods of Carolina BeachGrocery · 3.9 mi · ★ 4.4
- North End Mini Mart/ CafeCoffee · 3.8 mi · ★ 4.7
- Ming Yao Restaurant | ChineseDining · 4.1 mi · ★ 4.3
- Havana’s RestaurantDining · 4.3 mi · ★ 4.3
- Masonboro CommonsShopping · 1.6 mi · ★ 4.3
Outdoors
- Freeman Park BeachBeach · 3.3 mi · ★ 4.6
- Periwinkle Public Beach AccessBeach · 3.5 mi · ★ 4.5
- MarinaBoating · 2.9 mi · ★ 4.7
- Carolina Beach Boating AccessBoating · 3 mi · ★ 4.8
- River Road ParkPark · 1.6 mi · ★ 4.6
- Arrowhead ParkPark · 3.1 mi · ★ 4.7
- Olde Fort Golf CourseGolf · 4.1 mi · ★ 4.2
Health
- Novant Medical CenterHospital · 4.2 mi
Distances are straight-line from the middle of River Island. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.
River Island questions, answered
How many homes are for sale in River Island?
No homes are for sale in River Island at the moment.
What schools are near River Island?
Edwin A. Anderson Elementary School (0.7 mi), Charles P. Murray Middle School (1 mi), Eugene Ashley High School (0.9 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.
How far is River Island from the beach?
The nearest public beach access, Freeman Park Beach, is about 3.3 miles away in a straight line.
What amenities does River Island have?
Homes listed for sale in River Island describe these community features: Boating access, Water access, Waterfront homes and Gated. Amenities, dues and memberships can change — confirm the details with the homeowners association.
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