Townhomes for Sale in Riverside, Elizabeth City

Riverside in Elizabeth City is a neighborhood characterized by its sought-after waterfront homes along Riverside Avenue and Rivershore Road, featuring styles from Georgian Revivals to ranch-style homes and cottages, all with river access docks. Inland, homes on wooded lots vary from Millenium Mansions and new constructions to 1950s and ‘60s bungalows and Craftsman houses. The neighborhood is bordered by the Pasquotank River, with Charles Creek Park providing a boat launch, scenic boardwalk, and playground. Coast Guard Park hosts the Elizabeth City Rowing Club, while South Park Sports Complex and River Road Sports Complex cater to baseball, softball, and soccer enthusiasts. Riverside residents are a short distance from Downtown Elizabeth City, known for its shops and restaurants, with local favorites like Big Daddy’s Pizza and Southern Maid Donuts closer to home. Grocery needs are met by Food Lion and Brothers Farm Market. Despite being car-dependent, the neighborhood is within 3 miles of Downtown and close to U.S. Highway 17 and U.S. Highway 158, providing access to Norfolk and the Outer Banks. The U.S. Coast Guard Base and Elizabeth City Regional Airport are nearby, though noise is minimal. Riverside homes are zoned to Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, with J.C. Sawyer Elementary, River Road Middle, and Northeastern High School serving the area. The Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies offers specialized STEM education, and Elizabeth City State University, a historically Black university, is part of the neighborhood, known for its aviation science program.