Riverbend

The homes at Riverbend are designed with "aging-in-place" features that emphasize comfort, light, and accessibility.
Home Types: Single-family detached homes and attached villas and townhomes.
Floor Plans: Ranging from compact, efficient ranch styles to larger layouts with second-story lofts for visiting guests.
Sizes: Approximately 1,250 to over 3,600 square feet.
Price Range (as of 2026): Homes typically range from the low $400,000s to the high $500,000s.
Community Features: Most models feature first-floor primary suites, open-concept kitchens with granite or quartz countertops, and options for sunrooms or finished basements to house hobby equipment and workshops.

The heart of the community is its private clubhouse, designed to feel like a high-end resort:
Indoor Pool & Hot Tub: A rare and highly-coveted feature in Delaware, allowing for year-round low-impact exercise. 🏊‍♂️
State-of-the-Art Fitness Center: Fully equipped for cardio and strength training.
Gathering Spaces: Includes a library, a billiards room, and a bar area.
Walking & Biking Trails: Manicured paths wind through the community, connecting residents to the outdoors.
Community Clubhouse: Hosts clubs, fitness classes, and holiday events.

There is a rare sense of connection to history that comes with calling New Castle, DE home, where cobblestone streets, colonial-era architecture, and the banks of the Delaware River set the backdrop for everyday life. Standing out among the best neighborhoods in New Castle, DE, Riverbend offers a private, gated retreat just minutes from the Old New Castle historic district and the Wilmington Riverfront. Your days can begin with a quiet walk along tree-lined streets, continue with an afternoon exploring Battery Park or the shops and colonial-era restaurants of Old New Castle, and wind down with a relaxed evening on your patio. It is a neighborhood where small-town charm meets easy access to world-class dining, healthcare, and culture, all within a secure community built for easy living.

Living in the 19720 zip code means you are never far from convenience or culture:
Old New Castle: A five-minute drive takes you to the historic district, home to Battery Park, the New Castle Farmers Market, and colonial-era restaurants like Jessop's Tavern.
Wilmington Riverfront: Just 10 minutes away, offering world-class dining, theater at the Grand Opera House, and the Jack A. Markell Trail.
Healthcare: Proximity to the ChristianaCare Hospital system (one of the top-ranked in the region) provides world-class medical security. 🏥
Travel: Philadelphia International Airport is a quick 25-minute drive north, making national and international travel effortless.

The HOA at Riverbend is structured to provide a high level of service, allowing residents to retire the lawnmower for good.
Approximate Monthly Fee (as of 2026): Typically ranges from $280 to $330 per month (depending on home type).
What the Fee Covers: Maintenance of the gated entrance, clubhouse and indoor pool operations, professional landscaping, snow removal from common areas, and community management.

Riverbend is a gated community with a private clubhouse, an indoor pool, and an HOA that covers landscaping and snow removal.
HOA fee: typically $280 to $330 per month as of 2026, depending on home type.
Fee covers: the gated entrance, clubhouse and indoor pool operations, professional landscaping, snow removal from common areas, and community management.
Clubhouse: an indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness center for cardio and strength training, a library, a billiards room, and a bar area.
Outdoors: manicured walking and biking trails through the community.
Shopping: tax-free shopping at the nearby Christiana Mall.
Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will get the current HOA documents and fees for any home you are considering.

New Castle County offers significant financial perks for those moving from high-tax states:
Zero Sales Tax: Enjoy tax-free shopping for everything from groceries to home furnishings. 🚫
No Social Security Tax: Delaware does not tax your Social Security benefits.
Pension Exclusion: Individuals over 60 can exclude up to $12,500 of retirement income from state taxes.
Low Property Taxes: Property taxes in Delaware are consistently among the lowest in the nation.