Welcome home to the Compass, a thoughtfully designed retreat in the sought-after Riverlights community. Offering 2,331 square feet of beautifully crafted living space, this inviting home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a rec room. With an open, flowing layout, the Compass combines comfort, style, and functionality in one exceptional home. Structural options and upgrades include: hardwood stairs treads to 2nd floor, rec room with French doors off hallway, craftsman trim throughout, crown molding throughout 1st floor (except closets and baths), craftsman wainscoting carried up stairwell, white wood shelving in all closets, chefs kitchen with gas range and built in microwave and an upgraded lighting package.
Single-familyProperty Type
2026Year Built
5,663 sq ftLot Size
$254Price/Sq.Ft.
$145/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robin Campbell• Clark Family Realty
Bought with Tidal Realty Partners• REAL Broker LLC
Est. $3,382 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5206 Moonshell Loop
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #100580194
Aug 12, 2026
Sold
$592,365
$254/sq ft
Jul 13, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 9, 2026
Listed
$592,365
$254/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 14, 2025
Sold
$799,500
$343/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,759 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,832
Year built
2025
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Hanover County
APN
R07000-008-156-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
R-7
Residential District
This district is established for moderate density residential development and other compatible uses. It is intended to recognize areas of moderate residential density located outside the 1945 corporate limits. The protection and rehabilitation of viable neighborhoods within this district shall be encouraged to ensure the continued existence as a major housing resource.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Golf related
Park & open space
Nov 7, 2025 • Active
Nhc land disturbance
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing: None
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Entry Level: 1
Sq. Ft.: 2331.0
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Frame
Has Home Warranty
Foundation Details: Raised, Slab
Property Features
New Construction
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.13
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Size Area: 0.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Zoning: R-7
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center
Association Fee: $1,740
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $145
Schools Information
Elementary School: Williams
Middle Or Junior School: Myrtle Grove
High School District: New Hanover
High School: Ashley
Location Information
Directions: River Road to Folklore Way. Left on Moonshell. Home is 2nd on the left.
Subdivision Name: Riverlights
Community Information
Community Features: Pool
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,832
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,759 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2025
Year Renovated: —
County: New Hanover County
APN: R07000-008-156-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Mary C Williams Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Myrtle Grove Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
New Hanover High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
3/10
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Historical weather
Wilmington, NC • 28412
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 9% for direct sun exposure in Wilmington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$584,000 – $707,000
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