$492,000

Sold Jun 9, 2026

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,874 sq ft

960 Wharton Avenue

Wilmington, NC, 28412 · Riverlights

Hive MLSListed by Intracoastal Realty Corporation

Sale details

Sold price
$492,000
Sold on
Jun 9, 2026
First listed at
$504,000
Last asking price
$497,500 (−1.3%)
Sold vs. first asking
97.6%
Sold vs. last asking
98.9%
Days on market
51

Earlier at this address

DateEventPrice
Jul 15, 2024Sold$484,000 (asked $505,000)
Jan 4, 2022Sold$356,829 (asked $356,826)

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About this home

Situated within the master-planned community of Riverlights and offering resort-style amenities, this refined 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence includes quartz countertops throughout. Designer lighting, ceiling fans, LTV flooring in main living spaces, and tile in all bathrooms enhance the interior. The home features a dedicated ''Drop-Zone'' area, a spacious laundry room leading to a fully fenced backyard that ensures privacy, complemented by a covered patio and breezeway for evening enjoyment. Modern design elements such as cable railings and wide-slat plantation shutters are found throughout both the interior and exterior. The kitchen is equipped with energy-efficient SS appliances, an oversized island, and a generous dining area suitable for gatherings. The main living room offers a fireplace for relaxation, while the primary bedroom provides balcony access with unobstructed pond views, a walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom, and a sophisticated tiled walk-in shower. Additional amenities include a natural gas tankless water heater, detached two-car garage, small garden shed. Conveniently located near one of Riverlights' main entrances, residents can enjoy safe strolls along the pond via sidewalk pathways. RiverLights offers extensive amenities including various clubs and activities, outdoor pool, hot tub, fire-pit with seating, pickleball, tennis and bocce courts, as well as a scenic three-mile walking and biking path around the lake. Marina Village, located on the Cape Fear River and accessible by short drive or bike ride, features multiple shops and dining establishments, along with remarkable sunset views. SELLER is offering a $5,000.00 Closing cost incentive... Schedule a tour to discover all that this property and community have to offer.

Facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Year built
2021
Lot
0.13 acres
Garage
2 spaces
HOA
$1,850 / annually
Community
Riverlights
County
New Hanover
MLS #
100565697

Features

Inside

  • Walk-in Closet(s)
  • High Ceilings
  • Solid Surface
  • Kitchen Island
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Pantry
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Blinds/Shades
  • Gas Log
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LVT/LVP
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Washer

Outside

  • Irrigation System
  • Cluster Mailboxes
  • Garden
  • Thermal Doors
  • Level
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers in Front
  • Sprinklers in Rear
  • Pond

Community

  • Clubhouse
  • Community Pool
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Management
  • Meeting Room
  • Party Room
  • Pickleball
  • Playground
  • Trail(s)
  • Owner Pets Only

Parking

  • Garage Faces Rear
  • Concrete
  • Garage Door Opener

Heating & cooling

  • Forced Air
  • Natural Gas
  • Zoned
  • Central Air

Schools

Elementary
Williams
Middle
Myrtle Grove
High
Ashley

As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.

About 960 Wharton Avenue

960 Wharton Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 1,874 square feet, built in 2021 in Riverlights, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28412.

At $497,500, it's 22% above the median asking price ($409,000) of the 440 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.

That's about $265 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median of $262.

34 other homes are for sale in Riverlights right now (median asking $587,533); 178 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $532,500, typically in about 78 days.

Across ZIP 28412, 556 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $392,000.

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Questions about 960 Wharton Avenue

How much is 960 Wharton Avenue?

960 Wharton Avenue is listed at $497,500 (about $265 per square foot) as of September 23, 2026. Status: closed.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 960 Wharton Avenue have?

3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,874 square feet.

What neighborhood is 960 Wharton Avenue in?

Riverlights, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.

What have homes sold for in Riverlights?

178 homes sold in Riverlights in the last 12 months, at a median price of $532,500.

Does 960 Wharton Avenue have an HOA fee?

Yes: $1,850 (annually), per the MLS.

When was 960 Wharton Avenue built?

2021.

Who is the listing broker for 960 Wharton Avenue?

Intracoastal Realty Corporation (MLS #100565697). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.

Listing provided by Intracoastal Realty Corporation via Hive MLS.