Only 2 miles from downtown Wilmington, the Riverside neighborhood is a hard-working community of individuals dedicated to revitalizing this once-neglected waterside neighborhood. Local activists and community organizations have successfully fought to bring new life to Riverside by creating quality youth programs and partnering with government officials to develop new and affordable housing communities.
This suburban neighborhood is comprised of subsidized apartments and Victorian-style townhomes. Built in the 1930s, most houses here have been recently renovated to feature modern interiors and appliances. Rowhomes with bay windows and narrow walkways can be found on 22nd Street. Around the corner on Vandever Avenue, there are more Victorian-style townhomes with fenced-in front porches. A renovated three-bedroom townhome in Riverside usually lists between $100,000 and $150,000. In 2023, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development dedicated $50 million to the revitalization of northeast Riverside. Imani Village on Todd Lane is a brand-new mixed-income rental community and the first of many redevelopment projects in the neighborhood.
The DART is an intermodal transit system connecting Riverside with the rest of Delaware and nearby cities, including Philadelphia. While this transportation service is available, most Riverside residents rely on their cars for travel. Bordering the northwest side of the neighborhood, US Route 13 is a major highway that runs the entire north-south length of Delaware. Towards the east, Interstate 495 separates Riverside from the city landfill and waste management facility. Residents can take this major highway to access the Philadelphia International Airport and ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital. The Edgemoor railyard and Wilmington’s asphalt plant are fewer than 2 miles away, and residents say the trains can get loud at times.
Riverside students attend schools in the Colonial School District of New Castle County. For kindergarten through fifth grade, children may go to Wilmington Manor Elementary School, which received an overall C-plus grade on Niche. With an overall C on Niche, McCullough Middle School is where students go for sixth through eighth grade. Here, they have opportunities to write for the school newspaper, serve on the student council and join the Business Professionals of America Club. In ninth grade, Riverside teens can transition to William Penn High School, which was rated an overall B on Niche. In partnership with local universities, this school offers a dual enrollment program where students can take college classes for a fraction of the cost.
Riverfront Wilmington is a downtown area along the Christina River with plenty of waterfront dining options. Here, Big Fish Grill is a popular restaurant serving freshly caught seafood, juicy steaks and flavorful pastas. Nearby, Constitution Yards is a seasonal beer garden with a traditional American menu and a wide selection of craft beers. On Fridays and Saturdays, residents enjoy listening to live music with friends at this local hot spot. On Governor Printz Boulevard, the Quick Food Mart and Deli is a local corner store serving mouth-watering breakfast sandwiches and fresh Philly cheesesteaks. With no grocery stores in the neighborhood, this small market provides Riverside with groceries and household items. In the Bellfonte neighborhood, Merchants Square is a small shopping strip with the local Food Lion and Big Lots. On Northeast Boulevard, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar provide residents with bargain groceries and other basics.
The Kingswood Community Center is more than just the average rec center. Since 1946, it has been an essential part of the Riverside neighborhood, providing free food, quality childcare and other critical resources for residents. Featuring twelve raised plant beds, the community garden stocks the center’s community refrigerators with fresh produce that residents can take home for free. Kingswood Community Center offers an early learning academy where children ages one to five learn basic skills and concepts so that they are prepared for kindergarten. The center offers similar before and after-school programs for older children in the community as well. Only 3 miles away in downtown Wilmington, River Walk Park offers a waterfront walking trail where locals come to watch the sunset and grab a meal at one of the many restaurants along the Christiana River.
Octavia Williams
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
(302) 208-6653
125 Total Sales
1 in Riverside
$75,000 Price
Bobby Carter
Crown Homes Real Estate
(302) 216-4178
94 Total Sales
1 in Riverside
$55,000 Price
Barry Godfrey
Home Finders Real Estate Company
(856) 276-0520
226 Total Sales
2 in Riverside
$135K - $150K Price Range
Dennis Ezeogu
English Realty
(302) 231-0363
49 Total Sales
2 in Riverside
$63K - $155K Price Range
Logan Kidwell
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
(302) 729-8785
14 Total Sales
1 in Riverside
$110,000 Price
Talia Sama
Compass
(302) 309-9985
56 Total Sales
1 in Riverside
$150,000 Price
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On average, homes in Riverside, Wilmington sell after 5 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverside, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $52,100, down 87% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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