Riverbend

Riverbend sits on the west edge of New Castle, off Route 9 near Frenchtown Road, about 2 miles from the historic district on the Delaware River.

• Hospital. ChristianaCare's Christiana Hospital is about 7 miles away, and Wilmington Hospital is about 10 miles north.
• Town. Old New Castle, with its colonial streets and Battery Park on the river, is about 2 miles east. The Wilmington Riverfront is about 9 miles north.
• Beaches. Rehoboth Beach is about 86 miles south. Battery Park, about 2 miles away, puts you on the Delaware River, though it is a park and not a swimming beach.
• Getting around. Route 9 runs north to Wilmington, and Route 273 runs west to US 13 and the Christiana area. Philadelphia International Airport is about 27 miles north.
• Inside the community. A gated entrance, a clubhouse with an indoor pool, a fitness center and gathering rooms, an outdoor deck, and walking paths. Ask us what the fee covers today.

• Medical. Christiana Hospital, about 7 miles away, has a full emergency department and specialty care. Wilmington Hospital is about 10 miles north.
• Groceries. Food Lion on Beaver Brook Place is about 4 miles away, and there is a Walmart on Wilton Boulevard in New Castle.
• Restaurants. Jessop's Tavern on Delaware Street in Old New Castle, about 2 miles away, serves colonial-style fare in a building from the 1700s. The Wilmington Riverfront, about 9 miles north, has many more.
• Nightlife. Jessop's Tavern has a full bar. The Grand Opera House and the Delaware Theatre Company are in Wilmington, about 10 miles north.
• Parks and outdoors. Battery Park on the Delaware River is about 2 miles away, and the Jack A. Markell Trail runs from New Castle north to the Wilmington Riverfront.
• Shopping. The shops of Old New Castle are about 2 miles away and Christiana Mall is about 10 miles west. Delaware charges no sales tax.

Not the nearest pins on a map, the ones that answer the same question.

• Crossings at Christiana. Townhomes, most with a first-floor primary suite, like the newer townhomes at Riverbend, a short drive away in Bear.
• Village of Red Lion Creek. Attached homes with the primary bedroom on the main floor, built about 2002 to 2005 in Bear, a resale option to weigh against new construction.
• Village of Hershey Run. Attached homes built in the 1990s on the Wilmington side of New Castle County, another resale choice close to the same hospitals and highways.

All three, like Riverbend, are 55+ communities. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will tell you what is for sale in each of them right now.

What are the HOA fees in Riverbend?

Typically $280 to $330 per month as of 2026, depending on home type. Ask us what the fee covers today. Fees change. We will get the current figure for any home you are considering.

Is Riverbend a 55+ community?

Yes. Riverbend is a 55+ community under its HOA rules.

What kinds of homes are in Riverbend?

Single-family detached homes and attached villas and townhomes, new and resale. They run approximately 1,250 to over 3,600 square feet, from compact ranch styles to larger layouts with second-story lofts. Most models have first-floor primary suites. As of 2026, homes typically range from the low $400,000s to the high $500,000s.

What amenities does Riverbend have?

A gated entrance and a private clubhouse with an indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness center for cardio and strength training, a library, a billiards room and a bar area. There are walking and biking paths through the community and an outdoor deck.

Is Riverbend gated?

Yes. Riverbend has a gated entrance.

Does Riverbend have an indoor pool?

Yes. The clubhouse pool is indoors, with a hot tub, so it is open all year.

Where is Riverbend?

On the west edge of New Castle, off Route 9 near Frenchtown Road, about 2 miles from the Old New Castle historic district. Christiana Hospital is about 7 miles away, the Wilmington Riverfront about 9 miles north, and Philadelphia International Airport about 27 miles north.

What is for sale in Riverbend right now?

The current listings are on this page. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will tell you what is for sale and what has sold recently.