521 4 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403

$1,429,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 29,011 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,429,000 List Date: 2/22/2025 Last Modified: 10/12/2025

Description

The original 1918 structure is included with the land. Airlie Road Frontage Gem in Wrightsville Sound - A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity Introducing a truly rare find in the coveted Airlie Gardens/Wrightsville Sound neighborhood—this Airlie Road frontage jewel offers an unparalleled blend of location, history, and opportunity. Set amidst the backdrop of Wrightsville Beach's finest coastal living, this property represents a generational opportunity for those seeking luxury, privacy, and future development potential. Premier Airlie Road Frontage Rarely does a property with such prestigious frontage become available, and even rarer is land offering direct road access on Airlie that is not landlocked, This is your chance to own on one of Wilmington's most iconic streets, perfectly positioned for those who value both privacy and proximity. The original 1918 home has recent upgrades, including a new roof and HVAC system (2020). Whether you restore the original residence, build your dream home, or utilize the expansive lot to develop 3-4 luxury homes, with zoning approval, this multi-million-dollar location provides substantial development potential for builders, developers, and future coastal homeowners. Located just 0.3 miles from Coastal Airlie Gardens and close to Wrightsville Beach this property offers convenient access to natural beauty and the coast. Enjoy nearby dining at local favorites like Fish House Grill and Dockside (0.6 miles) and Bridge Tender (0.5 miles), both offering excellent waterfront experiences just a short distance away. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something extraordinary, whether as a private estate or a high-end development project, in one of the region's most sought-after locations.

More Information MLS# 100468591

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Residential Land List Price/Acre: 2132835.82 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2024-08-27 Listing Price: 1429000 Current Price: $1,429,000

Location Information

Lot #: 4 City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Wilmington Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 521 Street Name: Airlie Street Suffix: Road County: New Hanover State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28403 Subdivision: Airlie Geo Lat: 34.217213 Geo Lon: -77.826319

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: No Directions to Property: I-40E toward Benson/Wilmington. Continue to N. College Rd. Left onto US-74E. Continue on US-74E/Eastwood Rd. Right on Military Cutoff Rd. Left on Airlie Rd. Property is on the Left.

Property Exterior Info

Acres - Total: 0.67 Lot Dimensions: 132 x 415 x 132 x 415 Lot SqFt: 29011 Deed Restriction: Yes Waterfront: No Total Road Frontage: 132 Waterview: No Location Type: Mainland

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 517400 Deed Book: 1469 Deed Page: 1689 Legal: Pt Lt 4 J S Lofton Tr Broker Owner: No PID: R05700-006-011-001 Tax Identifier: R05700-006-011-001 Plat Book: 0 Plat Page: 0 Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 4501.28 Special Assessments: 0 Tax Year: 2024 Zoning: R-15 HOA: No Cobra Zone: No Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes Elementary School: Wrightsville Beach Middle School: Noble High School: Hoggard

Current Use

Residential: 1 Single Family: 1

Bldgs on Property

Main House: 1

Soil Evaluation

Soil Evaluation - No: 1

Topography

Flood Plain: 1 Level: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA: 1

Fuel Tank

None: 1

Environmental Hazard

Unknown: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Public (City/Cty/St): 1

Utilities

Electricity Connected: 1 Sewer Available: 1 Sewer Connected: 1 Water Available: 1 Water Connected: 1

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: 1

Water Source

Municipal Water: 1

Property Features

Current Use: Residential; Single Family Bldgs on Property: Main House Soil Evaluation: Soil Evaluation - No Topography: Flood Plain; Level Fuel Tank: None Environmental Hazard: Unknown Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA
Listing Office: Ivester Jackson Christie's
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Last Updated: October - 12 - 2025
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