River’s Bend - Healdsburg, CA

River’s Bend is an established 55+ neighborhood whose defining features are its compact scale and proximity to Healdsburg’s downtown and Russian River setting. The 118-home development was planned as a retirement subdivision and retains a clubhouse, pool, tennis court and private greenway. Its single-family homes are generally modest in size, with most offering two bedrooms and two bathrooms. For buyers comparing age-restricted ownership options, the occupancy rules and resale-only status are important considerations.

HOMES

River’s Bend contains 118 detached single-family homes, built over a development period that began in 1965. The official community website reports approximately 1,000–1,300 square feet, with most residences offering two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage. Homes are available through resale rather than a current builder program. Recent documented transactions include $629,000 in March 2026 and $675,000 in September 2025; these sales are examples, not a complete current price range.

AMENITIES

Community facilities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis court and private greenway, according to the association’s historical account. 55places additionally identifies an exercise room, multipurpose room, shuffleboard courts and walking and biking trails. Healdsburg’s official pickleball inventory lists one private residential court at River’s Bend. These facilities give residents several on-site options for recreation and small-group gatherings without implying that nearby public parks or businesses belong to the association.

LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

River’s Bend is at the base of Fitch Mountain near the Russian River in Healdsburg. The association website places Healdsburg Plaza within one mile, putting downtown shops, bookstores, restaurants and winery tasting rooms within the community’s nearby area. Individual property marketing also identifies Tayman Park golf and riverfront walking routes as nearby destinations. Healdsburg District Hospital is reported about two miles away by Seniorly; confirm route and travel time before relying on that distance.