Sold Jun 2025Represented buyer
$737,000
4 Hummingbird Court
Lake Wylie, Clover, SC 29710
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,684 sq ft
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River Hills Real Estate Market Snapshot (Lake Wylie, SC)
Home prices in River Hills vary widely with home type, lake or golf frontage, lot, and level of updating. This page explains what moves value; for current homes for sale, see live inventory on DortheHavmoeller.com.
At a glance
Key takeaways
- This guide shows no MLS listings; live inventory is on DortheHavmoeller.com.
- Home type and lake or golf frontage are the biggest price drivers.
- Budget for updates; many homes date from earlier decades.
- Review HOA documents and club costs within your contract deadlines.
Value drivers
What drives home prices in River Hills?
In River Hills, the biggest price drivers are typically home type, lake or golf frontage, lot quality, and the level of updates. Two homes of similar size can differ meaningfully based on these factors.
Lake & golf frontage
Lakefront and golf course lots typically draw the strongest interest.
Lot, privacy & topography
Usable yards and private, wooded settings on rolling terrain add value.
Updates & condition
Renovated kitchens, baths, roofs, and systems usually command a premium.
Dock & slip access
Private docks and marina slip availability matter to many buyers.
Home type & floor plan
Condos, patio homes, and single-family homes trade in different bands.
School assignment
Assigned Clover schools can influence demand; verify for each address.
Price bands
Typical price bands in River Hills
Homes inside the River Hills gates range from affordable condominiums and patio homes to lakefront estates, with values from about $200,000 to $2,100,000. Over the last two years, 106 homes closed at a median of $650,000, and most sold between $400,000 and $800,000. Bands do not replace a current market analysis for a specific home.
Condos & entry
16 sales$207K–$400K
Mostly 2–4 bedroom condos, about 1,400–2,500 sq ft (condo median $360K)
Core
65 sales$400K–$800K
3–4 bedroom single-family homes, about 2,000–3,500 sq ft; where most sales land
Premium
25 sales$800K–$2.1M
Larger, lake-area and waterfront homes; top sale $2.1M
Based on 106 closed residential sales in River Hills, Nov 2024 – Oct 2026, Canopy MLS. Last updated: October 30, 2026. Not an appraisal or offer of value.
River Hills market snapshot
Median sale price
$650,000
Average $689,557
Sale price range
$207K–$2.1M
106 closed sales
Median price per sq ft
$229
Range $125–$881
Median days on market
50 days
Average 81 days
Sale-to-list price
98%
Range 86%–104%
Current inventory
35 active
Plus 6 under contract
Source: Canopy MLS data for River Hills, Nov 2024 – Oct 30, 2026, compiled by Dorthe Havmoeller. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Not an appraisal.
Homes sold by quarter
Closed sales, Canopy MLS. Last 12 months (47 sales). Q4 2025 covers Nov–Dec; spring and summer are the busiest seasons.
Market trends
River Hills home price trends and statistics
River Hills prices have held steady: 47 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $625,000 and $226 per sq ft, compared with 59 sales at $651,000 and $230 per sq ft in the prior period. The small dip reflects more condo and smaller-home sales, not falling values.
Trend: then vs. now
| Prior period | Last 12 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 59 | 47 |
| Median sale price | $651K | $625K |
| Median $ / sq ft | $230 | $226 |
| Median size | 2,734 sq ft | 2,614 sq ft |
The median sale price moved -4.0% while price per sq ft held nearly flat, a sign of a stable market; the dip reflects a mix of smaller homes and condos selling, not falling values.
Median sale price by bedrooms
Each extra bedroom has added roughly $50K–$130K at the median. 4-bedroom homes are the most common sale.
Where homes sell
About 3 in 4 sales closed under $800K. Sales over $900K are rare and tied to larger or lake-area lots.
Home size vs. sale price
Most homes trade near $208 per sq ft. Dots well above the trend are typically larger lots or lake-area homes, showing location can matter as much as size.
Source: Canopy MLS, River Hills residential sales (Nov 2024 – Oct 2026), compiled by Dorthe Havmoeller. Deemed reliable, not guaranteed. Not an appraisal.
What the data means
What should buyers and sellers in River Hills know?
River Hills rewards preparation on both sides: buyers should move quickly on well-priced, updated homes, and sellers who price in line with recent sales sell fast, while overpriced listings tend to sit.
For buyers
- Buyers have choices: 35 homes are active today, and the median home took 50 days to sell at about 98% of asking.
- Well-priced, updated homes still go fast; many sold within a week at or above list price.
- Budget by bedroom count: about $360K for 2 bed, $613K for 3 bed, $662K for 4 bed, $870K for 5+ bed (median).
- Location and lot drive premiums: homes around 2,000–3,000 sq ft sold anywhere from $500K to over $1.1M.
For sellers
- Pricing is everything: 46 listings expired or were withdrawn without selling, many priced above comparable sales.
- Homes priced right at market sold near asking; median seller concessions were about $1,160.
- Spring and summer bring the most buyers; Q2 and Q3 2026 saw 27 of the last 47 sales.
- Updates, lot, and lake proximity separate top sales; a pre-listing plan can capture that premium.
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Sold by Dorthe
Which homes has Dorthe sold in and near River Hills?
Dorthe has closed three sales in the River Hills ZIP code (Clover, SC 29710), from $609,000 to $2,395,000, plus luxury and family homes around Lake Wylie in the Palisades, Tega Cay, and York, representing both sellers and buyers.
Sold Feb 2025Represented seller
$609,000
7016 Paddle View Court #33
Lake Wylie, Clover, SC 29710
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,343 sq ft
Sold Aug 2024Represented seller
$2,395,000
235 Blue River Road
Lake Wylie, Clover, SC 29710
5 bd · 6 ba · 7,446 sq ft
Sold Nov 2025Represented buyer
$1,105,000
13525 Grand Palisades Parkway
The Palisades, across Lake Wylie
4 bd · 5 ba · 4,297 sq ft
Sold Nov 2025Represented buyer
$2,265,000
10310 Wildlife Road
Lake Wylie waterfront, Charlotte side
4 bd · 8 ba · 7,302 sq ft
Sold Apr 2026Represented seller
$585,000
291 Supernova Drive
York, SC (York County)
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,618 sq ft
Sold May 2025Represented seller
$2,475,000
7111 Anchorage Lane
Tega Cay, SC on Lake Wylie
3 bd · 4 ba · 4,464 sq ft
Sales history of Dorthe Havmoeller, Howard Hanna Allen Tate. Source: Canopy MLS.
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Buyer strategy
How to buy smart in River Hills
Smart River Hills buyers get pre-approved early, decide whether golf or marina membership matters, and use their inspection period fully. Moving quickly matters, but so does verifying HOA, club, and lake details.
- 01
Get pre-approved locally
A lender familiar with South Carolina timelines strengthens your offer.
- 02
Decide on club & slip needs early
If golf or boating is essential, confirm membership and slip availability first.
- 03
Compare by lot and frontage
Weigh lake, cove, or golf views and yard usability, not just square footage.
- 04
Use your inspection period fully
Schedule inspections and review HOA documents before the deadline.
- 05
Budget for updates
Price in roof, HVAC, and cosmetic updates when comparing older homes.
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Q&A
River Hills market: frequently asked questions
Quick, direct answers to the questions buyers ask most on this topic.
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