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Del Webb at Riverlights

Del Webb’s flagship Wilmington 55+ community — sold out, resale only, on the Cape Fear River with 15-minute access to Wrightsville Beach. Indoor and outdoor pools, 10,000+ sq ft clubhouse, and the community that proved the Wilmington 55+ market.

500+Homes
~$250/moHOA / Month
$400K–$700KPrice Range
~0.60%New Hanover Co. Tax
OverviewAmenitiesTrue CostWilmington Hub

Overview

Del Webb at Riverlights is the benchmark 55+ community in Wilmington — PulteGroup’s first major active adult development here, built on a peninsula of the Cape Fear River with direct water access and resort-style amenities. The community sold out and is now resale-only, with a competitive market: well-maintained homes with water views or river access move quickly and command premiums.

The Riverlights master plan surrounding the Del Webb section includes a marina village, restaurants, and retail within walking distance. For buyers who want the Wilmington coastal market at a Del Webb quality standard, this is the established benchmark everything else is compared against.

New Hanover County tax rate (~0.60%) is higher than Brunswick County (~0.50%) but buyers get the Wilmington city address and proximity to NHRMC (Novant Health) hospitals.

New Hanover County Property Tax — NC 65+ Homestead ExclusionNew Hanover County effective tax rate is approximately ~0.60%. NC residents 65+ with income under the threshold can file Form AV-9 with New Hanover County Tax Administration to reduce taxable assessed value. The exclusion saves $300–$800/year for qualifying buyers. File annually — it does not renew automatically.
NC Coastal Insurance — the cost that shocks buyers from inland marketsHomeowners insurance in coastal Brunswick and New Hanover counties runs $2,400–$5,000+/year depending on distance from the water, home value, and wind/hail coverage. This is 2–4x higher than NC inland markets like Charlotte or Raleigh-Durham. Factor it as $200–$420/month when calculating all-in carrying cost. Buyers from Florida will recognize this pattern; buyers from the Midwest or Northeast often don’t.

Amenities

10,000+ sq ft clubhouse
Indoor and outdoor pools
Fitness center with studio classes
Tennis and pickleball courts
Bocce ball
Kayak and canoe launch on Cape Fear River
Walking and biking trails
Community garden
Lawn care included in HOA

True Monthly Cost

All-in monthly cost — $525K Del Webb at Riverlights home

HOA fee~$250/mo
New Hanover Co. property tax (~0.60%)~$263/mo
Homeowners insurance (coastal NC)~$200–$420/mo
Utilities (NC — mild winters)~$150–$200/mo
Total monthly carrying cost (excl. mortgage)~$863–$1133/mo

Right For / Not Right For

Good fit if you:

  • Want established Del Webb community with proven social calendar
  • Want Cape Fear River setting and kayak launch access
  • Want Wilmington city address and NHRMC hospital proximity
  • Coming from another Del Webb community and want familiar structure

Not right if you:

  • Want new construction (sold out — resale only)
  • Want Brunswick County’s lower tax rate
  • Want beach-town feel (15 min to beach — it’s a drive)

Questions About Del Webb at Riverlights?

We can run your New Hanover County tax estimate and coastal insurance reality check before you tour.

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