Echo Farms-Rivers Edge Condos for Sale

Echo Farms-Rivers Edge in Wilmington is a former golf course that today features a mix of single-family homes and townhouses along narrow winding roads and wide sidewalk-lined streets. Architectural styles range from 1970s brick ranch-style homes to newly constructed Craftsman designs. Lot sizes vary from about one-tenth acre to over one-half acre, with properties often surrounded by shade trees and well-maintained lawns. The neighborhood is known for its outdoor recreation, with Echo Farms Park offering a pool and tennis clinics and the nearby Midtown YMCA providing gym facilities and pickleball. The Gary Shell Cross City Trail and Halyburton Park offer hiking and nature exploration opportunities. Residents are close to the Cape Fear River and Wrightsville Beach for boating, fishing and surfing. Local attractions include Pine Valley Country Club, Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium and Cameron Art Museum. Shopping and dining options are abundant, with Marina Village in Riverlights and the Pointe at Barclay featuring local restaurants and boutiques. The neighborhood is served by New Hanover High and is close to highly rated private schools such as Cape Fear Academy and Coastal Christian High. Public transit is available, but driving is the primary mode of transportation, with Independence Boulevard and U.S. Route 421 providing access to downtown Wilmington, 6 miles away. Wilmington International Airport is located just north of downtown. Potential buyers should be aware of the flood risk due to the neighborhood’s creeks and marshland.