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
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Last Updated: December - 03 - 2025
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