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.
For sale
$1,429,000
521 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
3beds
2,595sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.67 Acres Lot
$2,624,500 Zestimate®
$551/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Airlie road frontage jewelPrestigious frontage
- 549 days |
- 945 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 01, 2026 at 04:52pm
Listed by:
Joy Yascone 919-904-5918,
Ivester Jackson Christie's,
Faith H Yascone 917-858-9565,
Ivester Jackson Christie's
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100468590
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bonus Room, Office, Other
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 26 x 19
Breakfast nook
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 21 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Office
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 6
Other
- Description: Covered Porch
- Dimensions: 7.7 x 16.6
Other
- Description: Deck
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 26 x 12
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Master Downstairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,595
- Total interior livable area: 2,595 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.67 Acres
- Dimensions: 132 x 415 x 132 x 415
Details
- Parcel number: R05700006011001
- Zoning: R-15
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Airlie
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $551/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $517,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,501
- Date on market: 2/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 549 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$2,624,500
$2.49M - $2.76M
$4,698/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,429,000$551/sqft |
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| 9/29/2024 | Listing removed | $1,429,000$551/sqft |
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| 9/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,429,000+90.7%$551/sqft |
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| 6/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/13/2022 | Pending sale | $749,500$289/sqft |
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| 11/19/2020 | Price change | $749,500-6.3%$289/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #100202106 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2020 | Listed for sale | $799,900+10565.3%$308/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #100202106 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2003 | Sold | $7,500+400%$3/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2002 | Sold | $1,500$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,456 -23.2% | $587,300 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $4,501 +3% | $517,400 |
| 2023 | $4,372 -0.6% | $517,400 |
| 2022 | $4,398 -0.7% | $517,400 |
| 2021 | $4,428 +3.7% | $517,400 +27.6% |
| 2020 | $4,272 | $405,500 |
| 2019 | $4,272 | $405,500 |
| 2018 | $4,272 | $405,500 |
| 2017 | $4,272 +33.7% | $405,500 +40.7% |
| 2016 | $3,194 +4.6% | $288,300 |
| 2015 | $3,053 +4.4% | $288,300 |
| 2014 | $2,923 | $288,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $288,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $288,300 -20.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $364,064 |
| 2010 | -- | $364,064 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $165,547 |
| 2004 | -- | $165,547 |
| 2003 | -- | $165,547 |
| 2002 | -- | $165,547 |
| 2001 | -- | $165,547 |
| 2000 | -- | $165,547 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$7,765/mo
Principal & interest
$7181
Property taxes
$584
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Wrightsville Sound
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Wrightsville Beach ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10M C S Noble MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 6/10John T Hoggard HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wrightsville Beach
- Middle: Noble
- High: Hoggard
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






