$1,422,000
Sold Jul 28, 2026
4 bd · 5 ba · 4,851 sq ft
5617 Maxwell Place
Wilmington, NC, 28409 · Maxwell Place
Listed by Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Sale details
- Sold price
- $1,422,000
- Sold on
- Jul 28, 2026
- First listed at
- $1,500,000
- Last asking price
- $1,470,000 (−2%)
- Sold vs. first asking
- 94.8%
- Sold vs. last asking
- 96.7%
- Days on market
- 28
Earlier at this address
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Sold | $1,285,000 (asked $1,350,000) |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Sold | $1,115,000 (asked $1,175,000) |
| May 6, 2005 | Sold | $650,000 (asked $650,000) |
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About this home
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.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2004
- Lot
- 0.5 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $681 / annually
- Community
- Maxwell Place
- County
- New Hanover
- MLS #
- 100582476
Features
Inside
- 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)
- Tile
Outside
- Gas Grill
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Gas Log
- Outdoor Grill
- Storm Doors
- Dead End
- Corner Lot
- Wooded
- Gentle Sloping
- None
Community
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Maintenance Roads
Parking
- Garage Faces Side
- Concrete
- Off Street
- On Site
- Paved
Heating & cooling
- Propane
- Fireplace(s)
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Schools
- Elementary
- Masonboro Elementary
- Middle
- Roland Grise
- High
- Hoggard
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
About 5617 Maxwell Place
5617 Maxwell Place is a 4-bedroom, 5-bath home of about 4,851 square feet, built in 2004, on 0.5 acres in Maxwell Place, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28409.
At $1,470,000, it's 121% above the median asking price ($664,900) of the 259 other 4-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.
That's about $303 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median of $262.
1 home sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $1,422,000, typically in about 41 days.
Across ZIP 28409, 265 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $630,000.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 5617 Maxwell Place
How much is 5617 Maxwell Place?
5617 Maxwell Place is listed at $1,470,000 (about $303 per square foot) as of September 23, 2026. Status: closed.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 5617 Maxwell Place have?
4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with about 4,851 square feet.
What neighborhood is 5617 Maxwell Place in?
Maxwell Place, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Maxwell Place?
1 home sold in Maxwell Place in the last 12 months, at a median price of $1,422,000.
Does 5617 Maxwell Place have an HOA fee?
Yes: $681 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 5617 Maxwell Place built?
2004.
Who is the listing broker for 5617 Maxwell Place?
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington (MLS #100582476). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.