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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

$3,245,000
5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths
A rare opportunity to create a custom waterfront retreat designed for the ultimate water lover's lifestyle in the gated East Wynd community. This contemporary coastal masterpiece features an open, versatile floor plan with 4 bedrooms, a bunk room, 5 full baths, and a powder room, anchored by a primary suite with double vanity, walk-in shower, and generous walk-in closet. Expansive porches capture ocean breezes and Intracoastal Waterway views, perfectly blending indoor and outdoor living. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting an oversized island, premium cabinetry and stone or quartz countertop allowances, designer tile backsplash, and high-end appliance allowance. Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen, the family gathering room opens to potential outdoor entertaining spaces, including a pool, cabana, and outdoor kitchen, while a covered breezeway and outdoor shower add to the elevated coastal experience. The ground-level garage provides ample space for water toys, storage, and a workshop. Craftsmanship and detail are evident throughout: JamesHardie® siding with board-and-batten accents, tongue-and-groove porch ceilings, copper flashing, low-maintenance aluminum railings, and high-temp roof underlayment. Windows and doors maximize views with full-lite entry, low-E glass, full-view sliders, and aluminum garage doors with frosted glass. Interiors feature white oak flooring, designer tile baths, custom-milled stair treads, painted wood trim, and ventilated wood closet shelving. Bathrooms exude luxury with ceiling-height tiled showers, niches, benches, double vanities, and frameless glass enclosures, while secondary suites and the bunk room are equally refined. Modern systems include a 3-stop elevator, tankless water heater with recirculation, 3-zone Trane® HVAC with smart thermostats, spray foam insulation, and sound-insulated interior walls and floors. Build your dream waterfront home with exceptional finishes, thoughtful coastal design, and every feature for luxury modern living on the Intracoastal.

106 S Glimmering Glass Ln, Hampstead
$2,500,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths
Intracoastal waterfront development opportunity in Sneads Ferry. This 7.6± acre tract offers a rare chance to create a boutique coastal community along the Intracoastal Waterway in one of Eastern North Carolina's fastest-growing areas. Ideally located just minutes from Topsail Island and near a public boat ramp, the property combines location, scale, and development potential. The property has been previously evaluated and supported a layout of 3 waterfront homesites and 3 interior homesites, with potential to pursue additional density subject to updated soil evaluations, design, and approvals (buyer to verify). Waterfront lots offer expansive Intracoastal views and have previously been approved for private dock access (confirm with CAMA). An existing 4-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 2016 sits on one of the waterfront lots and is move-in ready, offering immediate use, rental potential, or resale value while planning future development. Zoned R-8M, the property allows for a range of residential uses (buyer to verify). Conceptual layout, prior soil evaluations (expired), and septic/well permits for the existing home are available in MLS documents for reference (buyer to verify and update as needed). Opportunities of this size and waterfront positioning are increasingly limited in this market. Please contact CAMA for waterfront permitting requirements and Onslow County Planning for subdivision and development requirements.

301 Intracoastal Ct, Sneads Ferry
$1,299,000
Rare 6,700 SF Medical / Professional Office Opportunity | Calabash, NC Rare opportunity to acquire a 6,700 SF, two-story medical and professional office building with excellent visibility along Highway 179 in Calabash, NC, less than one mile from the NC-SC state line at Little River. Located in rapidly growing Brunswick County, the property is strategically positioned to serve Calabash, Carolina Shores, Little River, Sunset Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Shallotte, and surrounding coastal communities. Operating for more than 10 years as Renew Wellness Natural Health Center, the building features an established 22-room office/treatment layout that offers exceptional flexibility and can significantly reduce build-out time and expense for a new owner or tenant. Ideal for a wide range of uses including medical or specialty healthcare, dental, veterinary, MedSpa, integrative or functional medicine, longevity or IV therapy, rehabilitation or therapy, law firm, accounting or financial services, engineering, architecture, builder or construction company headquarters, executive suites, or multi-tenant professional offices. The approximately 6,700 SF facility features 22 treatment rooms/private offices, multiple reception and waiting areas, conference and flex space, three restrooms, kitchen/break room, multiple exterior entrances, prominent marquee signage, strong Highway 179 frontage, and approximately one-half acre. The flexible two-story configuration can accommodate a single large user, multiple departments or providers, or a multi-tenant office concept. The property features attractive Lowcountry architecture, crown molding, upgraded interior trim and professional finishes, with interior and exterior improvements currently being refreshed with new paint. The established Renew Wellness Natural Health Center business, branding, furnishings, and select equipment may also be available separately, offering the potential for a turnkey wellness or longevity operation. Conveniently located approximately 2 minutes from Little River and Carolina Shores, 10 minutes from North Myrtle Beach and Sunset Beach, 15 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach and Shallotte, and approximately 35 minutes from Myrtle Beach. Seller/Owner is a licensed NC/SC Broker/Realtor.

10255 Beach Dr Sw, Calabash
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