River Oaks homes for sale

Wilmington · New Hanover County, North Carolina

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4

For sale now

2 under contract

$854,350

Middle asking price

$855,000

Middle sale price

11 sales, last 12 mo

$243

Per square foot

sold, last 12 mo

97.6%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

16

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

Homes for sale in River Oaks

4 homes · newest first

Under contract in River Oaks

2 pending

About River Oaks

Watercolor map of River Oaks in Wilmington, NC, showing its streets, water and surroundings
Watercolor map of River Oaks in Wilmington, NCMap by Buddy Blake Team · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

River Oaks is a residential community in Wilmington, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1973 and 2024. A typical home here is about 3,048 square feet with 4 bedrooms.

In the 12 months through October 19, 2026, 11 homes sold in River Oaks at a middle price of $855,000 (about $243 per square foot). Sellers typically received 97.6% of their first asking price, after about 16 days on the market.

Community features named in River Oaks's listings: Community pool. Check current details and dues with the HOA.

The closest elementary school is Edwin A. Anderson Elementary School (1.1 mi), the nearest grocery store is Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point (2.8 mi), the nearest public beach access is 2.4 miles away.

Streets in River Oaks

16 streets · A–Z
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Tap a street to see its homes. Every address comes from county property records where we have them; homes for sale and sold in the last 12 months come from the MLS.

Sold in River Oaks, last 6 months

Newest first · from MLS records
Sales
5
Middle sale price
$780,000
Price range
$555,000 – $955,000
Middle $ / sq ft
$243
Of first asking price
98.7%
Middle days on market
12
  • Sold Sep 24, 26 · 4 bd / 4 ba · 3,412 sq ft · 98.7% of first asking · 12 days on market

    Hive MLSListed by REAL Broker LLC

  • Sold Aug 21, 26 · 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,230 sq ft · 101.8% of first asking · 5 days on market

    Hive MLSListed by 1st Class Real Estate Coastal Choice

  • Sold Jun 17, 26 · 4 bd / 4 ba · 3,233 sq ft · 97.6% of first asking · 16 days on market

    Hive MLSListed by Nest Realty

  • Sold May 19, 26 · 5 bd / 4 ba · 3,261 sq ft · 100.0% of first asking · 3 days on market

    Hive MLSListed by BlueCoast Realty Corporation

  • Sold May 5, 26 · 5 bd / 5 ba · 3,923 sq ft · 91.0% of first asking · 117 days on market

    Hive MLSListed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown

AddressSoldBd / BaSq ftFirst askingLast askingSold price% of first asking$ / sq ftDays on market
137 River Oaks Drive, Wilmington

Hive MLSListed by REAL Broker LLC

Sep 24, 264 / 43,412$699,000$699,000$690,00098.7%$20212
117 Marshview Trail, Wilmington

Hive MLSListed by 1st Class Real Estate Coastal Choice

Aug 21, 264 / 32,230$545,000$545,000$555,000101.8%$2495
428 Catamaran Drive, Wilmington

Hive MLSListed by Nest Realty

Jun 17, 264 / 43,233$799,000$780,000$780,00097.6%$24116
8119 Yellow Daisy Drive, Wilmington

Hive MLSListed by BlueCoast Realty Corporation

May 19, 265 / 43,261$840,000$840,000$840,000100.0%$2583
109 Maypop Court, Wilmington

Hive MLSListed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown

May 5, 265 / 53,923$1,050,000$989,000$955,00091.0%$243117
Average3,212$786,600$770,600$764,00097.8%$23931

First asking = the price when the home first listed; days on market counts every listing period for the home. Sold data from Hive MLS; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.

What's my home worth in River Oaks?

In the last 6 months, 5 homes sold in River Oaks for $555,000 to $955,000, a middle of about $243 per square foot. Here's how that breaks down — and a quick way to see where your home might fall.

BedroomsSalesMiddle sale priceRangeMiddle $ / sq ft
4 bedrooms3$690,000$555K – $780K$241
5+ bedrooms2$897,500$840K – $955K$251

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Sale prices over time

Middle sale price each quarter, last three years. Quarters with fewer than two sales are left out.

$625K$746K$867K2024 Q1: $780,000 (2 sales)2024 Q12024 Q3: $875,000 (3 sales)2025 Q2: $752,500 (6 sales)2025 Q4: $865,000 (3 sales)2026 Q1: $862,500 (4 sales)2026 Q12026 Q2: $875,000 (4 sales)2026 Q3: $622,500 (2 sales)2026 Q3

What's nearby

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Distances are straight-line from the middle of River Oaks. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.

River Oaks questions, answered

How many homes are for sale in River Oaks?

4 homes are for sale in River Oaks right now, with a middle asking price of $854,350 (from $635,000 to $989,000). Another 2 are under contract.

What do homes in River Oaks sell for?

In the 12 months through October 19, 2026 the middle sale price in River Oaks was $855,000, about $243 per square foot, across 11 sales. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.

What's my home worth in River Oaks?

Homes in River Oaks sold for a middle of about $243 per square foot over the last 6 months (5 sales), so a 2,000 sq ft home would be roughly $487,000 before condition, updates, lot and view. For your home's own number, use the home value tool — it lines up every online estimate next to these sales.

How fast do homes sell in River Oaks?

Homes that sold in River Oaks over the last year were typically on the market about 16 days and sold for 97.6% of their first asking price.

What schools are near River Oaks?

Edwin A. Anderson Elementary School (1.1 mi), Charles P. Murray Middle School (1.3 mi), Eugene Ashley High School (1.3 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 Oaks from the beach?

The nearest public beach access, Freeman Park Beach, is about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.

What amenities does River Oaks have?

Homes listed for sale in River Oaks describe these community features: Community pool. Amenities, dues and memberships can change — confirm the details with the homeowners association.

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