Neighborhood Profile:River Island

Caroline Ashe Your Source in Augusta, GA Real Estate July 8th, 2011

River Island has a prime central Evans/Martinez location only approx. 13 minutes to downtown Augusta making the commute to Augusta’s medical district a breeze. Google Map to Information Center

River Island sits peacefully tucked away on the banks of the beautiful Savannah River in Columbia County. River Island boast over 3 miles worth of river frontage. River Island is the only conservation community in the Augusta area having to keep 30% of it’s developmental land in conservation. What’s that mean? River Island is lavish and lush with it’s “park-like” feel from the abundance of the community’s conservation green spaces.

Along with its prized amenity, the Savannah River, River Island also has over 4 miles of nature and bike trails. Currently under construction is an 8 acre Grande Park directly on the widest part of the river overlooking Sumter National Forest. The Grande Park has a community lawn, outdoor gathering fire area and large dock. The youngest River Island residents can enjoy a “built in the woods” tree house play area.

River Island offers homesites to build your custom dream homes ranging from $90,000 to $470,000 for direct Savannah River access. New Construction and resale homes with prices starting at $310,000 are also available. An exciting new section of River Island includes it’s Towne Homes and Cottages. River Island’s Information Center is open daily 11am – 5pm, stop in for a visit!

River Island’s schools include River Ridge Elementary Stallings Island Middle Lakeside High School

If you wish to see all the properties available in this neighborhood, please click the link below. It is continually updated with the latest real estate available in the neighborhood: Homes For Sale in River Island

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