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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.

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

$1,199,000
3 Beds 4 Baths
Duplex-There's nothing but sand between you and the ocean at this well-maintained three bedroom, 2.5 +.5 bath beach cottage. RELAX's curb appeal starts with its white picket fence, extends across its patio and rocking chair porch and into its bright open floor plan. You step into the gleaming kitchen and are greeted by plenty of storage, a beautiful cobalt back splash and yards of counters extending to provide a breakfast bar for four. The laundry is conveniently nearby as well as a half bath. Beyond the breakfast bar is the handsome dining space with a roomy farmhouse table that easily accommodates eight. Relish meals here or step out onto the nearby covered side dining porch and savor sunshine and salty breezes with your alfresco bites. Back inside, the sunlit living space is embraced by two sides of windows-one of those facing the beach. It's a cozy spot for family gatherings, games and conversation-but so is the Atlantic-side screened porch just outside its door. Here's where you'll enjoying soothing ocean lullabies while sipping your morning joe. Upstairs are two family-friendly bedrooms. The first is a good-size, natural light-filled Queen that uses the full bath, with tub, just outside its door. The large Primary King suite delights with its pampering en suite and, especially, its windowed wall featuring unobstructed Atlantic seascapes. Behold these inside or out on the private balcony. Don't forget to take advantage of this outdoor perch for sunsets and stargazing. The entire third floor is a kids' suite housing two Twins, a Full, a sitting/TV area and a half bath. Great for younger guests! With an OUTSTANDING rental history, a conveying golf cart, a boardwalk to the beach, an outdoor shower and details like practical first floor LVF flooring, RELAX is an excellent choice for your family's Bald Head retreat and/or as a rental property. Both Shoals and Bald Head Club Lifestyle memberships are available for separate purchase.

811 S Bald Head Wynd Unit # B, Bald Head Island

$1,225,000
3 Beds 4 Baths
Step inside and you may be surprised with the WOW factor at 4165 Wyndmere Drive in the coveted gated coastal community of St. James, perfectly positioned on one of the most private sections in The Reserve. Overlooking the 17th hole of the prestigious Reserve Signature Golf Course, this home blends refined craftsmanship with serene golf course living. Outside, the professional landscaping, waterfall, and gas firepit provide year-round breathtaking color. Inside, you'll find exquisite details throughout/custom cabinetry, elegant wainscoting, trey ceilings, engineered hardwood flooring, and built in bookshelves framing a cozy gas fireplace. In the kitchen you will be quite pleased with granite countertops, walk in pantry, gas cooktop and just a touch of beautiful lighted glass cabinetry to showcase captivating dinnerware. The four season sunroom with porcelain tile opens to a stunning stone paver patio featuring a tranquil water feature and custom gas fire pit--an ideal setting for enjoying sweeping golf views. The luxurious primary suite boasts his and her closets, separated dual vanities, an oversized tiled shower, and a soothing jetted tub. A whole house water purification system, reverse osmosis to the kitchen and refrigerator, conditioned room in the side load garage, large attic storage with shelving and vent fan, and a Rinnai tankless water heater add comfort and convenience. A very spacious bonus/flex room with full bath provides endless possibilities for guests, hobbies, or a private retreat. As a St. James resident, you'll enjoy an unparalleled coastal lifestyle with four gated entrances, a private beach club complete with showers, pool, and exclusive parking, a full service marina with Beacon 315 Restaurant and Tiki Bar, The Apothecary boutique pharmacy, miles of parks and trails, kayak launch, dog parks, and an outdoor amphitheater. Optional club membership gets you 81 holes of championship golf, five restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, croquet, and three state of the art fitness centers. Start living the St. James lifestyle today, where luxury, leisure, and coastal beauty come together effortlessly. The office was framed to include a doorway header to allow for easy conversion to a Jack and Jill bathroom with the adjacent bedroom. Library and closet cabinets are easy to remove if new owners would like to convert the office to a bedroom. beauty come together effortlessly.

4165 Wyndmere Dr, Southport

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