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We've included some of the Frequently Asked Questions from realtors, buyers, owners, and residents. If your question hasn't been answered here, ask your realtor or send an e-mail to our Association Board of Directors.

Q. When were the units built?
A. The original stone buildings, the Mill and Annex, were built in 1854 and renovated in 1984. The 16 townhouse-style units,The Woods of River Mill, were built between 1987 and 1997.

Q. Who maintains the property?
A. Charleston Management maintains the property at the direction of River Mill's Board of Directors. Many residents enjoy participating in community project

Q. How much are homeowner's dues?
A.Monthly dues are based on the size of the unit -- percentage of ownership.  For 2007, homeowner's dues range from $195 to $268 a month. 

Q. What school district is River Mill in?
A. Students atttend Wakefield Elementary, Middle, or High School on Wake Forest's new tri-school campus less than a mile away. The three schools opened in the fall of 1999.

Q. How far is River Mill from Raleigh, Durham, Cary, RDU and RTP?
A. With the opening of I-540 at Falls of the Neuse Road, downtown Raleigh, Durham, Cary, RDU, Cary and RTP are within 35 minutes under normal driving conditions.

Q. How far is the lake?
A. With River Mill bordered by Falls Lake State Recreation Center to the west, the lake and surrounding jogging, hiking and biking trails are only a quarter mile away.

Q. What kind of wildlife can you expect to see?
A. Wildlife flourishes near the river and on Falls Lake. We are the home of eight pairs of blue herons, at least two pair of hawks, countless kingfisher, woodpeckers, wood ducks and other birds. Deer and beaver are plentiful as well as other small game. Hunting is not permitted.

Q. Where can you launch boats?
A. Smaller boats such as canoes and kayaks can be launched directly into the river from River Mill. A canoe rack is available for light boat storage. The City of Raliegh's newly constructed public canoe launch is just around the corner from River Mill. Larger craft may be launched directly into Falls Lake from Wildlife ramps just a few miles away.

Q. How deep is the river?
A. Although the river depth normally runs between one and two feet it is subject to the discharge rate from Falls Lake. The water quality is very good and provides an excellent opportunity for nature watching, fly fishing, kayaking and sun bathing on the natural rock outcroppings that occur along the 800+ foot property frontage.

Q. Does the river ever flood?
A. Of the four residential buildings at River Mill, only the Mill Building is affected by the 100- year floodplain. And based on the engineering elevation, no units in that building are actually subject to flooding. Only the mechanical units located to the rear of the building are at risk but are covered by flood insurance.

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