Echo Farms-Rivers Edge
Neighborhood in Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover County 28412
Midcentury and modern styles surrounded by trees, creeks and marsh
Single-family homes in Echo Farms rest along narrow, winding roads that weave around the former golf course, but properties in Rivers Edge sit on wide sidewalk-lined streets that end in cul-de-sacs. Both sides of the neighborhood feature a mix of architectural styles, from 1970s brick ranch-style homes and 1990s Colonial Revivals to early 2000s New Traditional designs and newly constructed Craftsman homes. “The older homes are brick and wood, while newer homes are Hardie Plank,” says Elisa Roels, the owner of Cape Fear Realty Group, who’s lived in the area since 2003. Shade trees and shapely shrubs rooted in mulched beds adorn neatly trimmed front lawns. Lot sizes range from about 1/10 acre to over ½ acre. Home prices start at around $345,000 and can top $660,000. Townhouses cost between $230,000 and $475,000. Potential buyers should note that with creeks and marshland throughout the neighborhood, FEMA flood maps show most properties have a risk of flooding.
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Echo Farms Park in the neighborhood, Greenfield Lake nearby
Wilmington is a city known for its outdoor recreation, and residents in Echo Farms-Rivers Edge are close to the Cape Fear River and Wrightsville Beach for water-based fun, from boating and fishing to swimming and surfing. Echo Farms Park is in the neighborhood for summer pool days and weekly tennis clinics. Meanwhile, members of the nearby Midtown YMCA at Temple Baptist Activity Center utilize its gym and weight room for daily workouts and pickleball. The paved Gary Shell Cross City Trail loops around the 60-acre Halyburton Park, where hikers traverse sandy trails shaded by longleaf pines. The park is home to the Haliburton Nature Center, which residents can rent for special occasions. Less than 5 miles away, Pine Valley Country Club offers the nearest 18-hole golf course. Closer to downtown, baseball fans fill the stands at Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium to watch the Wilmington Sharks. The collegiate summer league team won the Coastal Plain League’s 2024 Petitt Cup Championship. Legion Stadium sits at the southern end of Greenfield Lake and Greenfield Park, the city’s largest public green space, drawing brave kayakers who paddle around the water despite signs warning of alligators.
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Preserving the historic New Hanover High School
New Hanover County Schools offers some school choice, and every high school in the district has its own signature program. Edwin A. Alderman Elementary, Williston Middle and New Hanover High are the neighborhood’s assigned schools. Alderman receives an overall rating of B from Niche. The school’s PTA organizes annual events, including a Fall Festival and a Dance-A-Thon. Williston Middle gets a C-plus. The school, just over 10 blocks from the Cape Fear River near downtown, offers various electives from chorus and orchestra to coding and e-business. New Hanover High earns a B-plus. Its signature program is the Lyceum Academy, which focuses on college prep. As Wilmington's oldest operating school, dating to 1922, New Hanover High needs repair and preservation work. The building remains open while renovations are underway to replace exterior walls and fix foundation issues. The project doesn’t have a target completion date as of November 2024.Echo Farms-Rivers Edge is close to the A-plus-rated Cape Fear Academy. This private prekindergarten through 12th grade school is notable for its STEM program. Other nearby private options include Coastal Christian High, earning a B-plus, and the unrated Myrtle Grove Christian School.
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Getting around the Port City
Though public transit is available, driving is the main way to get around Wilmington. Independence Boulevard and U.S. Route 421 hug the neighborhood. Wave Transit bus stops dot Route 421, which heads roughly 6 miles north into downtown Wilmington and about 11 miles south into Carolina Beach. Independence Boulevard is used to reach midtown and Wrightsville Beach, about 11 miles east. Independence Boulevard provides cyclists with a bike-friendly route to reach the Gary Shell Cross City Trail, a 15-mile multi-use path connecting various points of interest around the city. Wilmington International Airport sits just north of downtown, offering 20 nonstop flights to destinations, including Charlotte, Chicago and New York.The Pointe at Barclay, Marina Village and the neighborhood shopping center
Echo Farms-Rivers Edge sits between two of Wilmington’s up-and-coming shopping and dining destinations. In the new Riverlights community, Marina Village features local restaurants and boutiques. Dinner at Smoke on the Water comes with views of the sun setting over the Cape Fear River, while Girls with Dough Pizzeria and Pub offers a relaxed vibe for artisanal pies and craft brews. Unique clothing and accessories fill the shelves and racks at Kasa Mercantile, a shop owned by one of the first homeowners in Riverlights. The Pointe 14 movie theater anchors the Pointe at Barclay, featuring a mix of familiar chains and locally owned eateries. Nori Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar offers a chic atmosphere for sushi. Criscitiello says Bagels on Pointe is the spot for a New York-style bagel. Crossroads at Independence is the new neighborhood shopping center, home to the beloved regional chain K38 Baja Grill and Harris Teeter. Downtown Wilmington, home to the city’s famous Riverwalk, is a short drive away for an evening of bar hopping along South Front Street. The Cameron Art Museum, featuring a classic and contemporary American and international art collection, is about 2 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kim Anderson
Kim Anderson
Art Skipper Realty Inc.
(910) 294-3359
880 Total Sales
1 in Echo Farms-Rivers Edge
$605,000 Price
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Butch Saunders
Butch Saunders
RE/MAX Essential
(910) 537-3271
177 Total Sales
2 in Echo Farms-Rivers Edge
$282K - $440K Price Range
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Cisco Cardoso
Cisco Cardoso
Cardoso & Company
(910) 807-4576
115 Total Sales
2 in Echo Farms-Rivers Edge
$230K - $325K Price Range
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Team Thirty 4 North
Team Thirty 4 North
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
(910) 679-9760
527 Total Sales
3 in Echo Farms-Rivers Edge
$250K - $450K Price Range
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Ed Wagenseller
Ed Wagenseller
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
(910) 356-9055
131 Total Sales
5 in Echo Farms-Rivers Edge
$286K - $499K Price Range
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Team Gale
Team Gale
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
(910) 765-8761
143 Total Sales
2 in Echo Farms-Rivers Edge
$245K - $308K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hugh MacRae Nature Trail
Halyburton Park
Halyburton Playground
Long Leaf Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Echo Farms Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Echo Farms-Rivers Edge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Echo Farms-Rivers Edge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Echo Farms-Rivers Edge, Wilmington sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Echo Farms-Rivers Edge, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $375,500, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$474,950
Median Sale Price
$375,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$498,499
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$475,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$269,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
56
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,130
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
6.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,064
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,040
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,402
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,409 - $1,994 per month
- Riverwood Apartments & Townhomes
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 817+ Sq Ft
- 3510 Corder Dr
- Wilmington, NC
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$1,487 - $7,042 per month
- Hawthorne at the Pointe
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 900+ Sq Ft
- 3215 Midvale Dr
- Wilmington, NC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,676
Median Age
50
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,216
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,331
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
48.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
64''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Carriage Hills
Centrally located Wilmington neighborhood with a clubhouse and nearby shopping
Longleaf Park
Industrial vibes on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington
Pine Hollow
A growing community anchored by Wilmington’s Monkey Junction
Riverlights
Master-planned community featuring freshwater lake and stunning sunsets
Barclay West-Hanover Heights
Ranch-style homes fill this neighborhood, featuring the new Pointe at Barclay mall
Greenfield
A serene neighborhood named after the surrounding park and lake
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