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521 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
$1,429,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
2,595
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
29,011
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,429,000
List Date:
2/22/2025
Last Modified:
12/03/2025
Description
Airlie Road Frontage Gem in Wrightsville Sound - A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity.
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). Side by side photos are renderings of potential renovations. 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 (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.
Make this rare opportunity yours by submitting your offer today.
More Information MLS# 100468590
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 550.67
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2024-09-30
Listing Price: 1429000
Current Price: $1,429,000
Location Information
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. Home is on the Left.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.67
Lot Dimensions: 132 x 415 x 132 x 415
Lot SqFt: 29011
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland
Property Interior Info
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2595
# Rooms: 9
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Half: 1
# Baths - Total: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2595
# Bedrooms: 3
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 517400
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 4501.28
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
Lot #: 4
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
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Exterior Finish
Wood Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Porch: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heated SqFt
2400 - 2599: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Sewer Available: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Available: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Interior Features
Master Downstairs: 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bonus Room: 1
Bonus Room Level: Second
Breakfast Nook: 1
Breakfast Nook Level: Main
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: Main
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Office: 1
Office Level: Second
Other: 1
Other Level: Main
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1918
Property Features
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
Fencing: None
Foundation: Crawl Space
Parking Features: Detached
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch
Roof: Shingle
Levels: Two
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Interior Features: Master Downstairs
Heated SqFt: 2400 - 2599
Dining Room Type: Formal
Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Breakfast Nook; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office; Other
Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Room Information
Living Room
Length: 20.00
Width: 12.00
Level: Main
Dining Room
Length: 21.00
Width: 9.00
Level: Main
Kitchen
Length: 13.00
Width: 8.00
Level: Main
Breakfast Nook
Length: 13.00
Width: 11.00
Level: Main
Master Bedroom
Length: 20.00
Width: 11.00
Level: Main
Bedroom 2
Length: 20.00
Width: 11.00
Level: Main
Bedroom 3
Length: 12.00
Width: 11.00
Level: Main
Bonus Room
Length: 26.00
Width: 19.00
Level: Second
Office
Length: 12.00
Width: 6.00
Level: Second
Other
Length: 26.00
Width: 12.00
Level: Main
Remarks: Deck
Other
Length: 7.70
Width: 16.60
Remarks: Covered Porch
Listing Office:
Ivester Jackson Christie's
IDX
Last Updated: December - 03 - 2025
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