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Airlie at Wrightsville Sound, Wilmington, NC Luxury Homes for Sale

Airlie at Wrightsville Sound is one of Wilmington, NC's most coveted addresses, where Intracoastal waterfront living meets architectural distinction at the upper tier of the local market. Buyers searching for luxury homes for sale in this enclave find a community defined by deep-water access, mature tree canopies, and residences built with the craftsmanship that discerning owners expect. Coastal Realty Associates has guided buyers through this market with the local depth and transactional fluency that Airlie's pricing and complexity demand.

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Architectural Caliber and Price Positioning

Homes in Airlie at Wrightsville Sound are predominantly custom-built estates and elevated coastal designs, with an emphasis on deep lots, generous square footage, and materials sourced for longevity in a salt-air environment. Finished interiors typically feature wide-plank hardwoods, chef-grade appliances, and open floor plans oriented toward water views. Residential listings in this corridor range from approximately $1.2 million to well above $3.5 million, reflecting both the scarcity of available inventory and the proximity to Wrightsville Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway. Many properties carry private docking rights, and lot sizes along the water commonly reach 0.4 to 0.9 acres, which is substantial for this part of coastal North Carolina.

Premier Streets and Enclaves Within the Community

Airlie Road itself is the spine of the neighborhood's identity, lined with ancient live oaks whose canopy has shaped the character of this area for generations. Residences along Airlie Road and the adjacent Sound Drive corridor sit closest to Airlie Gardens, a 67-acre public garden that adds both green buffer and cultural prestige to the immediate surroundings. The waterfront lots along Bradley Creek and the Sound form a tighter submarket within the broader community, where private piers and boat lifts are standard rather than exceptional features. These blocks have seen the strongest price-per-square-foot appreciation among luxury homes for sale in New Hanover County over the past several years.

Lifestyle and Amenities for Discerning Buyers

Day-to-day life in Airlie at Wrightsville Sound is structured around water access, with Bradley Creek Marina located within minutes and Wrightsville Beach reachable in under ten minutes by car. The marina provides wet slip rentals and dry storage for residents who keep boats active throughout the year. Landfall Country Club, home to two Pete Dye-designed courses, is approximately two miles west and represents the region's premier private club option for golf and social membership. Dining along Lumina Avenue and at Wrightsville Beach gives residents walkable or short-drive access to high-caliber coastal restaurants without leaving the barrier island lifestyle behind. Wrightsville Beach Elementary and New Hanover High School serve the district, and private school options at Cape Fear Academy are a short commute inland.

Working With a Trusted Local Expert

The Airlie at Wrightsville Sound market moves with limited inventory and buyers who understand value at this price point. Coastal Realty Associates brings specific experience in waterfront negotiations, dock-right valuations, and the nuanced pricing that separates a sound investment from an overpay in a market this tight. Their familiarity with off-market opportunities in this corridor gives represented buyers a material advantage.

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Newest Homes for Sale in Airlie at Wrightsville Sound, Wilmington, NC

$1,159,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths
Welcome to your private 32-acre farm at 389 Beulaville Highway--a rare opportunity to own a fully equipped property designed for both function and enjoyment. With room to grow, this property offers the ideal setting for horses, livestock, and a true country lifestyle. At the heart of the property sits a beautiful 2,500+ square foot home, thoughtfully designed for comfort and everyday living. The spacious kitchen features a cozy eat-in dining area, perfect for gathering, while the large living room boasts vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light. A wraparound porch overlooks the rolling pastures, offering the perfect place to unwind and take in the views. The oversized primary suite is a true retreat, complete with tile flooring, a double vanity, and a beautifully tiled walk-in shower. Step out back to a peaceful porch and lush patio gathering and grilling area overlooking one of the property's ponds--an ideal setting for entertaining, relaxing evenings, and enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds you. Connected by a breezeway, the detached garage offers an additional 850+ heated square feet, currently used as a gym--an incredibly versatile space with endless possibilities for a guest suite, office, studio, or recreation area. The land is thoughtfully laid out with three fenced pastures, each with its own shelter, providing flexibility and ease of management. A dedicated round pen is already in place for training, while the hay barn with two stalls--each connected to individual paddocks--adds convenience and efficiency to your daily routine. Equestrians will appreciate the well-appointed 4-stall horse barn, complete with a tack room and an oversized stall perfect for a mare and foal. Additional outbuildings include a spacious 28x30 metal tractor barn, offering ample storage for equipment and tools. Two large, stocked ponds bring both beauty and recreation to the property--ideal for fishing, relaxing, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Whether you're expanding your operation or creating your dream farm, this property offers endless possibilities and space to make lasting memories.

389 Beulaville Hwy, Richlands
$1,975,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths
The soft swish and sway of sea oats atop the dune as you sit in your favorite rocker, a cool ocean breeze caressing your shirt, and all the stars in the sky winking at you over the Atlantic Ocean. This is what memories are made of. That's what welcomes you at 645 Caswell Beach Road, Memory Maker, an OCEANFRONT retreat perfectly situated between historic Southport and Oak Island on one of North Carolina's most prestigious coastal addresses, reimagined from the walls in with thoughtful 2025/26 renovations. Step inside, and the Atlantic greets you. Four giant picture windows have looked out over the wide sand turtle sanctuary beach for decades. Vaulted beamed ceilings, soft sea-glass walls, and wide-plank flooring, wainscoting set on a diagonal, set the stage. Imagine a game table anchoring the loft overlooking the living area below, the kind of space where long afternoons turn into longer evenings, where acquaintances become best friends. Furniture is included. The chef's kiss kitchen is the home's quiet showpiece. A hand-laid mother-of-pearl hexagon shell backsplash catches the morning light above all-new GE appliances, including a double wall oven, glass cooktop, and French-door refrigerator. Two beautifully reimagined bathrooms, one with marble hex tile and brushed gold, another with veined quartz and a glass-enclosed marble shower, feel more boutique hotel than beach house. Every surface is new: raised seam metal roof, HVAC, water heater, floors, kitchen, baths. Beyond the kitchen, a private boardwalk leads to your stretch of sand. After a full day with the ones you love, rinse off in the outdoor shower enclosure, then settle onto the oceanfront deck as the sun slips lower. Step up to the loft's deck, pull up a rocking chair, and take in the Independence Day fireworks painting the sky above Southport's Harbor. From the front of the home, expansive decks and windows capture sweeping views of Southport Harbor and the Intracoastal Waterway, a rare double-water vantage few Caswell homes can offer. Four separate decks and a long covered porch wrap the home, with a dedicated storage room below that keeps beach gear tucked away until the next sunrise. The .42-acre parcel leaves room to grill, gather, and play. A round porthole window overlooks the dunes. A shell-shaped sconce's warm glow lights the stairwell. Small moments, carefully chosen. This is North Carolina beach life at its best, a home built for experiences and the stories that come with them. Come for the sunrises. Stay for the memories.

645 Caswell Beach Rd, Oak Island
$1,650,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths
5 bedroom, 4 bath Oceanfront home with an open living concept and has spectacular ocean views. This home features 2 master bedrooms with large tubs and a separate shower. The 3rd bedroom has a shared private shower as well. On the outside you will find a hot tub, an enclosed shower, fish cleaning sink and station along with a 10' x 10' sun deck with benches on you way down the walkway to the ocean. New metal roof in 2021, all windows and external doors were replaced in 2021. Depending on property permitting, you may be able to install an oceanfront pool. Survey with Static vegetation line on file

388 New River Inlet Rd, North Topsail Beach
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