Welcome to The Haven at Riverlights. We invite you to experience a lifestyle of comfort and convenience! With lawn care included, you'll have more time to take advantage of the neighborhood amenities, stroll through nearby Downtown Wilmington, or unwind at the area's beautiful beaches. This thoughtfully designed Contour floor plan provides 1,492 square feet of single-story living space with an open and inviting layout. The home features two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a versatile flex room, and a screened-in patio ideal for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with white cabinetry, a contrasting dark gray island, quartz countertops, a modern tile backsplash, and pendant lighting that enhances the space's contemporary appeal. The owner's suite offers a spacious retreat with a luxurious walk-in shower featuring tile surround and flooring. The second bedroom, additional bathroom, and flex room are conveniently located at the front of the home, providing privacy and flexibility for guests, a home office, or hobbies. Additional features include attic storage, a utility sink, upgraded flooring and interior trim, window blinds, gutters, a two-car garage, and integrated Smart Home technology for modern living. Visit The Haven at Riverlights any day of the week to explore this move-in ready home and discover how it can be the perfect place for your next chapter.
River Lights, located between the Cape Fear River and River Road, is a master-planned and waterfront Wilmington neighborhood with a riverwalk and a marina. The mood concentrates around the RiverLights Lakehouse and the Riverwalk, where patios, small shops, and event lawns set a social, outdoors-forward pace. Architectural lines lean coastal-contemporary, with porches, tidy streetscapes, and pocket parks stitched into the blocks. The Cape Fear River frames daily routines with boardwalk strolls and sunset views. Nearby anchors like Dram Tree Tavern, Satellite Bar and Lounge, and Live Oak Bank Pavilion extend the dining-and-music circuit beyond the gates.
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Market insights
5940 Moonshell Loop · $439,990
DAYS ON MARKET
326 days
The average home goes pending in 51 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$439,990
Median sale price in this area is $478,430. (9% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
5 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Walk-in closets
High ceilings
Entrance foyer
Kitchen island
Pantry
Window coverings
Tankless water heater
ENERGY STAR qualified appliances
Accessible full bath
Smoke detector(s)
Bedrooms
Total rooms: 5
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas oven
Gas cooktop
Dishwasher
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Programmable thermostat
Exterior features
Covered patio
Patio
Shingle roof
Paved road access
Has view
New construction
Home design
Single-family residence
One-level / single-story
Entry level: 1
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
2 total parking spaces
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Vinyl siding with frame construction
Slab foundation
Built as new construction
Utilities
Public water
Natural gas connected
Water available
HOA & community
Homeowners association
Annual association fee (annually)
Financial info
$2,940 annual HOA fee (about $245/month)
Other
Community amenities: clubhouse, dog park, fitness center, maintained grounds, trails, sport court, pool, sidewalks
Subdivision: Riverlights
Zoning: R-7
Electricity and solar
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Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Stories
1
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Lot size
5,040 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,498
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,498
Year built
2025
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Hanover County
APN
R07000-007-830-000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Historical weather
Wilmington, NC • 28412
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Wilmington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5940 Moonshell Loop
$438,935
$1,055 under list price of $440K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $469K to $510K.