Riverwalk
New Construction Along the Catawba River
Riverwalk is one of the largest master-planned communities in the Rock Hill area, roughly 1,000 acres unfolding along the Catawba River off Mount Gallant and Celanese Roads, about 25 minutes south of uptown Charlotte via I-77. At build-out it's planned for around 850 single-family homes, 250 townhomes, and 550 apartment homes from a mix of builders, all stitched together by miles of paved and natural-surface trails that lead straight to the water.
What sets Riverwalk apart from a typical new-construction subdivision is the Rock Hill Outdoor Center, a 250-acre riverfront recreation complex inside the community that includes the Giordana Velodrome for track cycling, a BMX supercross track, and a criterium course, drawing riders from across the region. Residents also get a riverfront park with a canoe and kayak launch, a YMCA, and a growing River District town center bringing in restaurants, retail, and entertainment along the Catawba's shoreline.
Details on the Area
-
Planned for roughly 850 single-family homes, 250 townhomes, and 550 apartment homes from multiple builders, all connected by trails leading to the Catawba River.
-
A 250-acre riverfront recreation complex inside Riverwalk with the Giordana Velodrome, a BMX supercross track, and a criterium course that draws competitive cyclists from across the region.
-
A dedicated canoe and kayak launch and riverfront park give residents direct water access without leaving the neighborhood.
-
The trail network, including a stretch of the Piedmont Medical Center Trail, threads through Riverwalk's neighborhoods and connects to the river and parks.
-
A 2.5-mile stretch of shoreline is being developed with restaurants, retail, and entertainment, adding a walkable commercial core as the community builds out.
-
Riverwalk's location off I-77 keeps it within easy reach of Charlotte while staying close to downtown Rock Hill's own restaurants and shops.
HOMES FOR SALE IN RIVERWALK
So what does it actually cost to buy into Riverwalk right now? Here's the latest snapshot for the neighborhood's single-family homes.
The Housing Market
Median sale price
$615,000
Past 12 months, single-family
Homes sold
75
Past 12 months
Median days on market
68
Past 12 months
Median price per sq ft
$233
Past 12 months
Active listings
23
As of July 2026
Price range
$430K–$910K
Past 12 months
Riverwalk (Rock Hill, SC 29730) single-family homes, Canopy MLS via Terra Vista Realty. Figures move with the market and don't include Riverwalk's townhome or apartment sections; verify current values.
Schools In Riverwalk
Riverwalk sits in the Rock Hill Schools district. Here are the schools most commonly zoned for the community, factual and sourced, plus what to check before you buy.
India Hook Elementary
W.C. Sullivan Middle
Northwestern High
Rock Hill Schools has said it plans a new, larger elementary school to serve growth in the Riverwalk/Celanese Road area, which could shift attendance lines over time. Confirm zoned schools for your exact address through Rock Hill Schools' own Find My School tool (rock-hill.k12.sc.us/families/find-my-school) before you buy.
HOA & Community Amenities
Riverwalk is governed by the Riverwalk Master Association, with dues billed quarterly and additional section-level sub-associations covering specific product types (single-family, townhome, and apartment sections each have their own assessments). Today's shared amenities center on the trail network, riverfront park and canoe/kayak launch, and access to the Rock Hill Outdoor Center's cycling and BMX venues, with a YMCA also on-site.
Because Riverwalk is still building out, some sections' amenities, including additional pools and a dedicated clubhouse, have been described by the developer as planned or in progress rather than complete, and dues and included amenities can vary meaningfully from one section or builder to the next. Confirm current dues, which sub-association covers a specific address, and the status of any promised-but-not-yet-built amenities before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Riverwalk sits off Mount Gallant Road and Celanese Road on the Catawba River side of Rock Hill, South Carolina (29730), in York County. The community's own River District is bringing restaurants, retail, and entertainment to a 2.5-mile stretch of riverfront, and the Rock Hill Outdoor Center's velodrome, BMX track, and the Piedmont Medical Center Trail all sit inside Riverwalk, giving residents a genuine recreation hub without leaving the neighborhood.
Uptown Charlotte is roughly 25 minutes north via I-77, downtown Rock Hill's own shops and restaurants are about 10 minutes away, and Fort Mill's Carowinds Boulevard retail corridor is around 20 minutes east. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 35 to 40 minutes away depending on traffic.
Places to explore in Riverwalk
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Off Mount Gallant Road and Celanese Road along the Catawba River in Rock Hill, South Carolina (29730), in York County, about 25 minutes south of uptown Charlotte via I-77.
-
It's a roughly 1,000-acre master-planned community built around the Catawba River, anchored by the Rock Hill Outdoor Center, a 250-acre riverfront complex with a velodrome, BMX track, and criterium course, plus a riverfront park with a canoe and kayak launch.
-
Riverwalk is commonly zoned for India Hook Elementary, W.C. Sullivan Middle, and Northwestern High, all in the Rock Hill Schools district. Rock Hill Schools has discussed a new elementary school for the growing Riverwalk/Celanese Road area, so verify assignments for your exact address through the district's Find My School tool before you buy.
-
Over the past 12 months, single-family homes in Riverwalk sold at a median price of about $615,000, with a median of 68 days on market. Prices have ranged from roughly $430,000 to $910,000, and that range doesn't include the community's townhome or apartment sections. Verify current values, since the market moves.
-
Yes. The Riverwalk Master Association oversees the community, with dues billed quarterly and additional sub-associations for specific sections and product types. Because Riverwalk is still under construction, some amenities are still being phased in, so confirm current dues and amenity status for a specific address before making decisions.
