New Hanover County NC Riverfront Homes for Sale

This page lists the riverfront homes for sale in New Hanover County, NC from Hive MLS listings, updated every few minutes, with the last 12 months of sales behind the prices — kept by the Buddy Blake Team.

As of November 5, 2026, there are 20 riverfront homes for sale in New Hanover County, NC, with a middle asking price of $749,000 (from $349,000 to $4,950,000). 2 came on the market in the last week. Another 2 are under contract.

In the 12 months through November 5, 2026, 24 sold at a middle price of $870,000, typically for 95.1% of the first asking price after about 42 days on the market.

The most choices right now are in Water Street Center Condo, River Place, Sunset Reach.

Newest riverfront homes in New Hanover County

$1,695,000

4 bd · 5 ba · 4,384 sq ft

0.45 ac · 3-car garage · $146/mo HOA

6424 River Vista Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

Listed by Next Key Realty LLC

240 N Water Street Apt 556, Wilmington, NC 28401

$649,000

2 bd · 3 ba · 1,389 sq ft

2-car garage · $916/mo HOA

0.7 mi from a public boat ramp

240 N Water Street Apt 556, Wilmington, NC 28401

Listed by Living Seaside Realty Group

$999,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,589 sq ft

2.2 ac · $38/mo HOA

1.2 mi from a public boat ramp

9202 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

Listed by Century 21 Vanguard

240 N Water Street Apt 753, Wilmington, NC 28401

Price cut from $489K

$485,000

1 bd · 2 ba · 958 sq ft

1-car garage · $646/mo HOA

0.7 mi from a public boat ramp

240 N Water Street Apt 753, Wilmington, NC 28401

Listed by Momentum Companies Inc.

10 Grace Street Apt 303, Wilmington, NC 28401

Price cut from $435K

$425,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 584 sq ft

1-car garage · $409/mo HOA

0.7 mi from a public boat ramp

10 Grace Street Apt 303, Wilmington, NC 28401

Listed by Redfin Corporation

$4,950,000

5 bd · 8 ba · 7,582 sq ft

7.8 ac · 3-car garage

1.9 mi from a public boat ramp

8660 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown

221 River Gate Lane, Wilmington, NC 28412

Price cut from $432K

$425,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,726 sq ft

1-car garage · $375/mo HOA

221 River Gate Lane, Wilmington, NC 28412

Listed by Select Premium Properties Inc.

3623 White Cliffs Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Open Sun 12pm–2pmPrice cut from $1.4M

$1,325,000

3 bd · 4 ba · 3,203 sq ft

0.63 ac · 2-car garage · $424/mo HOA

3623 White Cliffs Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Listed by Intracoastal Realty Corporation

104 Mistiflower Court, Wilmington, NC 28412

$960,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,795 sq ft

0.24 ac · 3-car garage · $104/mo HOA

104 Mistiflower Court, Wilmington, NC 28412

Listed by eXp Realty

1801 Us Highway 421, Wilmington, NC 28401

$1,550,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 2,335 sq ft

291 ac

1.8 mi from a public boat ramp

1801 Us Highway 421, Wilmington, NC 28401

Listed by Intracoastal Realty Corporation

106 N Water Street 506, Wilmington, NC 28401

$349,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 584 sq ft

$400/mo HOA

0.7 mi from a public boat ramp

106 N Water Street 506, Wilmington, NC 28401

Listed by Network Real Estate

2697 Alvernia Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$899,900

4 bd · 5 ba · 3,690 sq ft

2-car garage · $671/mo HOA

2697 Alvernia Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Listed by Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington

106 N Water Street 202, Wilmington, NC 28401

$400,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 585 sq ft

$400/mo HOA

0.7 mi from a public boat ramp

106 N Water Street 202, Wilmington, NC 28401

Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

6420 River Vista Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

$1,750,000

3 bd · 4 ba · 4,015 sq ft

0.93 ac · 2-car garage · $146/mo HOA

6420 River Vista Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

2689 Alvernia Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Price cut from $899K

$849,000

4 bd · 5 ba · 3,669 sq ft

1-car garage · $671/mo HOA

2689 Alvernia Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown

233 River Gate Lane, Wilmington, NC 28412

Price cut from $525K

$500,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,744 sq ft

1-car garage · $375/mo HOA

233 River Gate Lane, Wilmington, NC 28412

Listed by REAL Broker LLC

106 N Water Street 302, Wilmington, NC 28401

$355,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 573 sq ft

$400/mo HOA

0.7 mi from a public boat ramp

106 N Water Street 302, Wilmington, NC 28401

Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

106 N Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

$459,900

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,151 sq ft

$800/mo HOA

0.7 mi from a public boat ramp

106 N Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Listed by Intracoastal Realty Corporation

106 N Water Street 702, Wilmington, NC 28401

$375,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 585 sq ft

$400/mo HOA

0.7 mi from a public boat ramp

106 N Water Street 702, Wilmington, NC 28401

Listed by Intracoastal Realty Corporation

2713 Alvernia Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Open Sat 11am–4pmNew · ready ~Jan 1

$1,399,990

4 bd · 4 ba · 3,507 sq ft

0.21 ac · 2-car garage · $200/mo HOA

2713 Alvernia Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

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Asking prices in New Hanover County

Under $300K0
$300K–$500K8
$500K–$750K2
$750K–$1M4
$1M+6

Communities in New Hanover County with riverfront homes for sale

Water Street Center Condo · Wilmington · 5 for sale · $375,000 middle
River Place · Wilmington · 3 for sale · $485,000 middle
Sunset Reach · Castle Hayne · 3 for sale · $899,900 middle
Elliott Place · Wilmington · 2 for sale · $1,722,500 middle
River Pointe · Wilmington · 2 for sale · $462,500 middle

Towns in New Hanover County

Wilmington1,005 homes for sale Carolina Beach189 homes for sale Castle Hayne104 homes for sale Kure Beach39 homes for sale Wrightsville Beach34 homes for sale

Riverfront in nearby towns

Wilmington16 for sale

Questions about riverfront homes in New Hanover County, answered

How many riverfront homes are for sale in New Hanover County, NC?

What do riverfront homes cost in New Hanover County, NC?

As of November 5, 2026, the middle asking price is $749,000, about $425 per square foot for a typical 2,040 sq ft. $300K–$500K: 8; $500K–$750K: 2; $750K–$1M: 4; $1M+: 6.

What did riverfront homes sell for in New Hanover County, NC last year?

In the 12 months through November 5, 2026, 24 sold at a middle price of $870,000, typically for 95.1% of the first asking price after about 42 days on the market.

How fast do riverfront homes sell in New Hanover County, NC?

In the 12 months through November 5, 2026 they typically sold in about 42 days, at 95.1% of the first asking price.

Which communities in New Hanover County, NC have the most riverfront homes for sale?

As of November 5, 2026, Water Street Center Condo (5), River Place (3), Sunset Reach (3), Elliott Place (2), River Pointe (2).

How do I estimate a monthly payment on a home in New Hanover County, NC?

A mortgage payment has two parts: principal and interest, which depend on the price, your down payment and the rate a lender offers you; and the costs on top — property taxes, homeowners insurance (and flood insurance near the water), HOA dues where there's an association, and mortgage insurance if you put less than 20% down. Each home's page has a calculator that uses the rate you've been quoted and that home's own taxes and HOA dues from the listing. For your actual rate and Annual Percentage Rate (APR), ask a licensed lender — we can introduce you to Joey Milam at Alpha Mortgage Advantage, or you're free to choose any lender.

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Figures are computed live from MLS listing data for New Hanover County, NC, riverfront only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.