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Riverbend, London Ontario

Southwest London's Premier New-Build Community — Golf Course Living Along the Thames

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Avg. Price Range
$730,000–$900,000+
Home Types
Detached, Executive Homes, Townhomes
Nearby Amenities
Riverbend Golf Club · Thames Valley Parkway · Springbank Park · Commissioners Road Village (Byron)

About Riverbend

Riverbend sits at the southwest edge of London, adjacent to Byron and anchored by the Riverbend Golf Club and Sifton Properties' landmark Riverbend Golf Community. Sifton broke ground on this development in the 2010s and has been building ever since — the community will ultimately include 400+ homes ranging from single-family detached to luxury estates, all set within and around the 18-hole golf course. The Thames River traces the southern and western boundary of the neighbourhood, giving residents trail access through the river valley and into Springbank Park. Riverbend attracts buyers who want new construction quality, executive finishes, and a community built from scratch to a single design vision — rather than the mix of eras that defines most established London neighbourhoods.

Neighbourhood Highlights

  • Riverbend Golf Community — 400+ premium homes by Sifton Properties
  • Thames River valley access and trails to Springbank Park
  • New Riverbend Public School (1000 Upperpoint Ave, opening September 2027)
  • Saunders Secondary School — largest in TVDSB, serves the west-end catchment
  • Golf course settings with executive finishes and new-build quality
  • Quiet, gated-community character adjacent to Byron

Schools in Riverbend

  • Riverbend Public School (opening Sept 2027)
  • Saunders Secondary School
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary

Schools in Riverbend

In-boundary elementary and secondary schools for families buying in Riverbend, London Ontario.

E Elementary Schools

Riverbend Public School

TVDSB
1000 Upperpoint Avenue
Grades JK–8

New $27.1M school — opening September 2027, consolidating Byron Northview, Somerset, and Southwood PS

St. Nicholas Catholic School

LDCSB
1956 Shore Road
Grades JK–8

S Secondary Schools

Saunders Secondary School

TVDSB
941 Viscount Road
Grades 9–12

Largest school in TVDSB (~2,000 students) — serves Byron, Westmount, Riverbend, Lambeth

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School

LDCSB
1360 Oxford Street West
Grades 9–12

Catchment boundaries change. Always verify your address using the TVDSB school locator or the LDCSB school finder.

Parks in Riverbend

Parks, trails, and outdoor amenities for families and active residents in Riverbend, London Ontario.

Riverbend Golf Club

1200 Sandy Somerville Drive
18-hole golf courseClubhouseGolf community settingCart paths throughout
The defining feature of the neighbourhood — homes back directly onto the fairways

Thames Valley Parkway (Riverbend Access)

Thames River — Riverbend western boundary
Multi-use trailThames River valleyConnection to Springbank ParkCycling & walking
Direct river trail access from the neighbourhood — connects to the full Thames Valley system

Riverbend Park

1585 Riverbend Road
2 full-size soccer fieldsPeewee baseball diamondMulti-use padSpray pad2 play structuresSwing setFull-court basketballWalking trailPaved pathwayPicnic shelterWashroomsAccessible
Riverbend's community park — soccer, spray pad, and playground serving the growing golf community

Local History of Riverbend

Riverbend is a new community by name, but the land it stands on carries history that reaches back to the earliest farming settlements west of London.

Kains Road — An Early West London Farm

circa 1825

Kains Road takes its name from Archibald Kains, born in Quebec in 1825. After farming near Exeter and running a distillery with his brother in St. Thomas, Kains eventually settled on a farm west of London. His land sat along what was then the edge of the city, and the road that once ran from Commissioners Road to the Kains farm has survived all the development around it. Today it runs from the Oxford Street extension directly into the Riverbend community — still carrying the family name.

Sandy Somerville Drive — A Golfer's Legacy

Sandy Somerville was one of Canada's most accomplished amateur golfers — a London native who won the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1932 and represented Canada in international competition for years. When Sifton Properties developed the RiverBend Golf Community, the private 18-hole course at its heart was built on land with deep sporting roots, and Sandy Somerville Drive — skirting the course — was named in his honour. The connection between the golf course, the street name, and London's amateur golf history is not coincidental: it is the identity the community was built around.

By the Numbers — Riverbend

Neighbourhood demographics and building activity for Riverbend, London Ontario.

Neighbourhood Profile

Development Type
New Construction
Sifton Properties — ongoing build-out since 2010s
Home Count
400+ Homes
At full build-out of Riverbend Golf Community
New School
Opening Sept 2027
Riverbend Public School — $27.1M investment at 1000 Upperpoint Ave
Thames River
Direct Access
River valley trails connecting to Springbank Park

Building Activity

Active new-construction neighbourhood — Sifton Properties continues building 400+ homes at 1200 Sandy Somerville Drive

New Riverbend Public School (1000 Upperpoint Ave, $27.1M) ranked among London's top 2025 building permits — opening September 2027

London issued a record 5,462 new residential units citywide in 2025 (+48% year-over-year) — Riverbend is among the most active residential sites in the west end

Premium pricing ($731K–$868K+) reflects new-build quality, golf course setting, and river valley access — one of London's highest-value residential addresses

Life in Riverbend

The amenities, parks, and local businesses that make Riverbend worth living in — not just worth buying in.

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Golf & Recreation

Riverbend Golf Club

The 18-hole Riverbend Golf Club is the centrepiece of the community — winding through the neighbourhood and defining the layout of Sifton's residential development. Residents of the golf community have the course as their literal backyard. For buyers, the combination of a private golf course setting with full city amenities minutes away is the defining appeal of this neighbourhood.

Live on the fairway — 18-hole course winding through the community
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Trails & Nature

Thames Valley Parkway

The Thames River forms the western and southern boundary of Riverbend, giving residents direct access to the Thames Valley Parkway trail system. Cyclists and walkers connect directly to Springbank Park and beyond — the same trail that Byron residents prize, but with even more direct river valley access from the southwest edge.

Thames River trail access at the edge of the neighbourhood
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New Home Development

Sifton Properties' Riverbend Golf Community

400+ new single-family and executive homes by Sifton Properties — one of London's most respected developers. The Riverbend Golf Community at 1200 Sandy Somerville Drive represents Sifton's flagship west London project: new construction quality, coordinated streetscapes, and a cohesive community identity built to last. For buyers, this is as close to purpose-built luxury as the London market offers.

Sifton's flagship west London project — 400+ homes, new-build quality

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about buying and selling in Riverbend, London Ontario.

Are there homes for sale in Riverbend, London Ontario?
Riverbend has active inventory from both new construction (Sifton Properties' Riverbend Golf Community at 1200 Sandy Somerville Drive) and resales within the existing community. New builds range from $731,000 to $868,500 and up. Contact Justin Skrypnyk for current Riverbend listings.
How much do homes cost in Riverbend, London Ontario?
Riverbend homes typically range from $730,000 to $900,000 for detached properties, with executive homes on premium golf course lots exceeding $1 million. Pricing reflects new-build quality, Sifton's build standards, Thames River proximity, and the golf community setting.
What schools serve Riverbend, London Ontario?
Elementary-aged children will attend the new Riverbend Public School (1000 Upperpoint Avenue, opening September 2027) — a brand-new $27.1M TVDSB school. Secondary students attend Saunders Secondary School (941 Viscount Road). Catholic families are served by St. Nicholas Catholic School (elementary) and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School.
Is Riverbend a good place to buy a new home in London Ontario?
Riverbend is one of London's most distinctive residential communities — a purpose-built golf course development by Sifton Properties with Thames River access, new-build quality throughout, and a new public school opening in 2027. For buyers who want executive finishes and a cohesive community feel, Riverbend is a compelling option in the west end.

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