521 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
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.
Details
- Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- County
- New Hanover
- Location Type
- Mainland
- Subdivision
- Airlie
- Secondary Subdivision
- N/A
- City Limits
- Yes
- Marketing City
- Wilmington
- Elementary School
- Wrightsville Beach
- Middle School
- Noble
- High School
- Hoggard
- Year Built
- 1918
- Zoning
- R-15
- Lot Acres
- 0.67
- Lot Dimensions
- 132 x 415 x 132 x 415
- Sqft Heated Primary
- 2,595
- Waterfront
- No
- New Construction
- No
- Hoa
- No
- Sign On Property
- No
- Tax Assessed Value
- $517,400
- Pid
- R05700-006-011-001
- Tax Identifier
- R05700-006-011-001
- Deed Book
- 1469
- Deed Page
- 1689
- Plat Book
- 0
- Plat Page
- 0
- Total Real Estate Property Taxes
- $4,501.28
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Lot Number
- 4
Courtesy of Ivester Jackson Christie's
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