About this home
Introducing 551 Windstar Lane, a classic-style home in the highly desirable Fairway Commons section of Porters Neck Plantation. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath brick residence offers over 2,600 square feet with timeless appeal, custom finishes, and a thoughtful layout designed for comfortable living and effortless entertaining.The main level features primary-floor living, 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, flexible gathering spaces, a light-filled enclosed sunroom, and inviting outdoor areas. The living room, kitchen, dining area, and sunroom flow seamlessly together. At the heart of the home is a fully modernized gourmet kitchen with premium appliances, quartz countertops, marble backsplash, oversized island with seating, walk-in pantry, induction cooktop, Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher, and GE Profile Advantium dual oven with convection and microwave. A convenient bar with beverage cooler completes the space. The living room features built-in bookcases surrounding a tastefully appointed wood-burning fireplace. The spacious first floor primary suite includes a custom modular walk-in closet and luxurious ensuite bath with dual vanities, new fixtures, and a walk-in tiled shower. Additional bathrooms have been thoughtfully redesigned with new vanities, fixtures, countertops, and tile. The bonus room over the garage offers custom built-in cabinetry, ideal for a home office or study.Outdoor living includes a stamped concrete patio accessed from the sunroom and a brick paver patio overlooking peaceful wooded views and country club property. Mature landscaping enhances the private setting.Enjoy low-maintenance living with HOA-provided yard care, a new 2025 high-efficiency Trane HVAC with warranty, and transferable termite bond. Residents enjoy deeded Intracoastal Waterway access with private boat ramp, day dock, and picnic area. Porters Neck Country Club memberships are available for golf, pickleball, tennis, swimming, fitness, and dining. Just minutes from the Tom Fazio-designed championship course, this home offers the best of coastal Carolina living.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2010
- Lot
- 0.19 acres
- Waterfront
- Deeded Water Access
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $1,200 / annually
- Community
- Porters Neck Plantation
- County
- New Hanover
- Price per sq ft
- $322
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Brick, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $3,387 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Sep 9, 2026
- MLS #
- 100602225
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- High Ceilings
- Entrance Foyer
- Bookcases
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
- Mini Refrigerator
- Electric Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Built-In Electric Oven
Outside
- Irrigation System
- On Golf Course
- Wooded
- Deeded Water Access
- Golf Course
Community
- Boat Dock
- Gated
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Maintenance Grounds
- Maintenance Roads
- Management
- Picnic Area
- Street Lights
Parking
- Garage Faces Side
- Attached
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Fireplace(s)
- Electric
- Forced Air
Directions to 551 Windstar Lane
From Porters Neck Road, turn on to Fazio Drive, turn Left on Windstar Lane, Home will be on the Left
Schools
- Elementary
- Porters Neck
- Middle
- Holly Shelter
- High
- Laney
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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About 551 Windstar Lane
551 Windstar Lane is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,634 square feet, built in 2010 in Porters Neck Plantation, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28411.
At $849,000, it's 112% above the median asking price ($400,000) of the 481 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.
That's about $322 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median asking price of $262 per square foot.
17 other homes are for sale in Porters Neck Plantation right now (median asking $950,000); 36 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $880,000, typically in about 76 days.
Across ZIP 28411, 379 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $390,000.
It has been on the market for 45 days.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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How much is 551 Windstar Lane?
551 Windstar Lane is listed at $849,000 (about $322 per square foot) as of October 23, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 551 Windstar Lane have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,634 square feet.
What neighborhood is 551 Windstar Lane in?
Porters Neck Plantation, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
How long has 551 Windstar Lane been on the market?
45 days. Homes in Porters Neck Plantation sold after a median of 76 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Porters Neck Plantation?
36 homes sold in Porters Neck Plantation in the last 12 months, at a median price of $880,000.
Does 551 Windstar Lane have an HOA fee?
Yes: $1,200 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 551 Windstar Lane built?
2010.
Who is the listing broker for 551 Windstar Lane?
Keller Williams Innovate-KBT (MLS #100602225). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 551 Windstar Lane?
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