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Property Description
Tucked away in the sought-after Maxwell Place community on Masonboro Sound Road, this William Poole-designed custom home blends timeless architecture with luxury updates and modern convenience. Just minutes from Wrightsville Beach and located within the Masonboro Elementary and Hoggard High School districts, the location is as desirable as the home itself. Originally transformed through an extensive renovation and further enhanced by the current owners, recent improvements include freshly painted interior, refinished hardwood floors in a light oak finish, updated primary bath cabinetry, and thoughtfully improved landscaping. Inside, 10-foot ceilings, elegant millwork, custom built-ins, and exceptional craftsmanship create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The chef's kitchen features Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, custom cabinetry, a large island, pot filler, dual sinks, wine refrigeration, ice maker, and abundant workspace for entertaining. The great room opens to a covered outdoor living area with a linear gas fireplace, outdoor kitchen, wine refrigeration, and ice maker. The primary suite offers a fireplace, spa-inspired bath, and custom walk-in closet. Upstairs you'll find private guest suites, additional living spaces, a kitchenette, bonus rooms, and a secondary laundry connection option. Additional highlights include a workout room, Tesla charger, extensive storage, Fortified Roof, and a third-floor walk-up attic already plumbed for HVAC, offering future expansion potential. Convenient to shopping, dining, medical facilities, Carolina Beach, downtown Wilmington, and ILM. Beautifully maintained, thoughtfully updated, and designed for both entertaining and everyday living, this exceptional home offers the best of coastal Wilmington living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5617 Maxwell Pl
General
- Sold For: $1,422,000
- HOA FEE: $57/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $5,383 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100582476
- Added to Site: 57 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, 2nd Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Wet Bar, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log
- Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Mini Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Humidifier, Double Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Range
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Chute, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Gas Log, Outdoor Grill, Storm Doors
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Porch, Rear Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Concrete, Off Street, On Site, Paved
Location
- County: New Hanover
- Subdivision: Maxwell Place
- Driving Directions: S. College to left on Holly Tree Rd. Continue onto Pine Grove to Masonboro Sound Rd. Maxwell Place is just past Windward Oaks subdivision on right. Home on right.
School Information
- High School District: New Hanover
- Elementary School: Masonboro Elementary
- Middle School: Roland Grise
- High School: Hoggard
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Maxwell Place HOA
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Propane, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Brick, Wood Frame
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, See Remarks
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 4,851
- Year Built: 2004
- Property Condition: Completed, UpdatedRemodeled
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,780
- Lot Dimensions: 114 x 169 x 129 x 158
- Frontage: Private Road, Paved, Paved
- Lot Features: Dead End, Corner Lot, Wooded, Gentle Sloping
- Zoning: R-15
- Fencing (Description): Metal/Ornamental, Full, Wood
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $303.03
- Association Fee: $681
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Amount: $914,800
- Tax Amount: $5,383.6
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: Lot 1 Sec 1 Maxwell Place
- Property ID: R06700-005-104-000
- Lot Number: 1
Listed by Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington, Christa C Preville
Sold by Nest Realty, Molly G Tilyou
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Schools
Schools serving 5617 Maxwell Pl
School District:New Hanover County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Walter L Parsley Elementary 3518 Masonboro Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28409 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Roland-Grise Middle School 4412 Lake Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403 | 6-8 | 3.2 mi |
John T Hoggard High 4305 Shipyard Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28403 | 9-12 | 3.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5617 Maxwell Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/28/2026
Sold
$1,422,000
-3.27%
MLS
7/06/2026
Price Reduced
$1,470,000
-2%
MLS
6/17/2026
Listed
$1,500,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5617 Maxwell Place, Wilmington, NC 28409 (MLS# 100582476) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,422,000 on July 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 5617 Maxwell Place? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wilmington? You can browse all Wilmington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

