Bicycling distance from America's Happiest Seaside Town, you'll find one of the coastal retirement communities built by Pulte Homes. Spread across 167 acres, Rivermist is bright and cheery with accent lakes and affordable new homes in Southport NC. Oak Island is located 10 minutes to the east and is where residents can miles of unspoiled beaches. Hop on the Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry with your car and catch a ride across the Cape Fear River to Kure Beach and for quick access to downtown Wilmington, one of the top places to live in North Carolina.

RIVERMIST AMENITIES

  • Community Clubhouse
  • Resort-style Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Children's Playground

Southport is considered the quieter side of Wilmington, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The seaside town of Southport offers plenty to do including charter fishing, kayaking, or exploring art galleries and antique stores along picturesque Howe Street. Southport has one of the lowest crime rates in the Southeast making it one of the safe coastal retirement communities to retire or raise a family.

Pulte Homes is a national track home builder and is known for providing high quality construction at an affordable price. New homes in Southport NC at Rivermist start in the low $100k's. Home styles include single family homes and townhomes. Virginia Williamson Elementary and South Brunswick are the nearby best schools. Wilmington NC is a large city approximately 30 minutes to the west where residents can access brand label shopping, excellent restaurants, award winning medical care and the Wilmington International Airport.

Amenities

Clubhouse
Tennis
Community Pool
Fitness Center

Rivermist Reviews

4.1 / 5 (27 reviews)
"Solid people in a socially active community. Excellent amenities with a large outdoor pool that's open from April 1st to the end of October. "
-- Anonymous, Resident
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4.7 / 5
"Love it here."
-- Anonymous, Resident
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4.7 / 5
"A larger playground area would have been nice."
-- Anonymous, Resident
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4.8 / 5
"Would like more kid friendly places, or a nicer/newer play area with no splinters!"
-- Anonymous, Resident
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3.8 / 5
"Great community if looking to retire. Bad community for children. Maintenance is sub par. Curbing is rust stained. Stop signs falling apart. Common areas between houses in between blocks should be grassed instead of whatever weeds."
-- Richard, Resident
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3.5 / 5