River Lights

One of the most talked about waterfront communities is now available to families of all ages in Wilmington North Carolina. River Lights is a 1,396 acre master planned community located along the Cape Fear River in close proximity to Wrightsville Beach and the protected wildlife refuge of Masonboro Island. Reflective of its name, residents at River Lights will enjoy a close connection to the sea, scenic marshlands and a southern way of living. 

Built by Newland Communities, this riverfront neighborhood will feature waterfront homes and townhomes. The architectural styles will exemplify coastal living with spacious front porches and oversized windows capturing the natural light. Residents will be able to choose from a variety of low maintenance cottages to spacious single family homes. Home builders include 70 West Builders, American Homesmith, Charter Building Group, Del Webb Wilmington, H & H Homes,

Plantation Building Group and The Cottage Building Company. All in all, 2,700 homes are planned. More than 500 acres have been preserved as green space.

Newland Communities has been very successful over the years at building neighborhoods in the South with lifestyle amenities connecting families together and maximizing the beauty of the outdoors.  Amenities planned at River Lights include a Marina Village, Lake House, several community parks and 38 acre fresh water lake. The Lake House is planned to feature a salt water swimming pool, fitness center and paddle boarding lake. 

The Marina Village is planned to feature relaxing cafes and cozy retail shops in a park setting to maximize the beautiful views of the Cape Fear River and the commons. Here you’ll find concerts on the lawn, old-fashioned oyster roasts and family socials. Residents will be able to enjoy a stroll on the boardwalk, three miles of walking trails and easy river access for kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing.