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PORTFOLIO OF FINE PROPERTIES COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA IVESTER JACKSON COASTAL | CHRISTIE'S 2023 VOLUME 1

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HISTORIC SELL THROUGH CONTINUES AT THE COAST

Despite a flattening of the upward trend, the past

areas, is likely going to influence a period of price

three years have seen a historic spike in luxury

stability. While inventory has increased slightly

transactions, both in the $1m-$1.99m and $2m+

from recent historic lows, it remains low by pre-

ranges. The recently completed 2022 Q4 sell

Covid standards.

through totals paralleled that of 2021’s Q4, and

These results are similar to what we are seeing

are the best on record, having tripled that of 2019.

The fourth quarter saw 169 closings between $1m and $1.99m, 36 closings at or above $2m and at the time of writing this piece, there are 79 pending transactions between $1m and $1.99m and 19 pending transactions above $2m. The pending transactions for the start of Q1 2023 look to be

elsewhere in North Carolina. Financial markets continue to see levels that are three times greater than ten years ago and luxury real estate continues to not only remain a stable investment, but one in which owners have multiple options in the case of secondary and investment properties.

on pace with or ahead of the just completed Q4 numbers.

The above data, along with seemingly stabilizing interest rates suggests to us that continued demand, along with still limited inventory in high demand Regards,

Ryan Faro-Teague Broker-in-Charge 704-999-1327

Reed Jackson Managing Partner 704-713-3623

ON THE COVER 6207 Fox Run Road | $6.2 M Donna Waller | 919.369.2407 Jeff Waller | 508.353.7282

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WILMINGTON

EUROPEAN EQUESTRIAN ESTATE 6207 Fox Run Road | $6.2 M | MLS 100357641 Donna Waller | 919-369-2407 Jeff Waller | 508-353-7282

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This coastal equestrian compound exemplifies classic Irish design, featuring natural stone surrounded by soothing pastoral spaces. Enjoy the European-inspired courtyard & pool, stroll by Roman-Gothic style statues, gas lanterns, deeded dock, & a privacy wall built with the same quarry stone as the home.

EUROPEAN EQUESTRIAN ESTATE 6207 Fox Run Road | $6.2 M | MLS 100357641 Donna Waller | 919-369-2407 Jeff Waller | 508-353-7282

The largest room of the home is comprised of a combination kitchen, dining and living room that coexist seamlessly, showing off high cathedral ceilings, epitomizing the acoustics of the music that flows through the integrated speaker system.

Interior Design: Bridgett Mazer Interiors & Brandy Crawford of Bridgett Mazer Interiors.

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SOLD

WILMINGTON

CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME IN PALMETTO POINTE 2530 Royal Palm Lane | $2.14 M | MLS 100356859 Donna Waller | 919-369-2407 Jeff Waller | 508-353-7282

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This custom home sits facing Hewletts Creek and offers a kayak launch pier and day dock for recreation. At the center of the home is a generous living area with a gourmet kitchen featuring a walk-in pantry, a butler's pantry and outside there is a kitchenette to accommodate your guests while lounging around the saltwater pool.

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CAROLINA BEACH

CUSTOM BEACH DUPLEX AT CAROLINA BEACH 1210 Mackerel Lane | $1.59 M | MLS 100347983 Jill Oakley | 336-456-6077 Lori Ivester Jackson | 704-996-5686

This stunning 'Home By the Sea' is an exceptional choice for even the most discerning buyers. The builder's exceptional attention to detail include designer finishes, elevator, custom details, the choice between gas stove and electric, granite counter tops and custom cabinets. *Not waterfront IJCoastal.com

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

HISTORIC WATERFRONT BEACH HOUSE 523 Lumina Avenue S. | $4.4 M | MLS 100357743 Happy Clark | 917-533-5411

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Located in the sought after 500 block of Wrightsville Beach's South Lumina Avenue, this classic ocean front cottage offers a 1,000 square feet of deep wrap around porches to capture the unobstructed ocean views. The five bedroom, 3 bath residence offers an open floor plan with over 2800 square feet of historic charm and hardwood floors.

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UNDER CONTRACT

LANDFALL

LUXURIOUS CUSTOM BUILD IN LANDFALL 1900 London Lane | $1.495 | MLS 100352402 Jacki Hedgecock | 919-777-3831

The epitome of elegant and comfortable living, this premier 4-bedroom enclave is nestled near Wrightsville Beach in the golf gated community of Landfall. A double door entry leads into the large Great Room with 12' ceilings and the gourmet kitchen with the finest culinary considerations, with walk-in pantry and butler's pantry hall.

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WILMINGTON

BEAUTIFUL COASTAL MANOR 6121 Leeward Lane | $1.6 M | MLS 100298538 Britt Allen | 828-450-8166

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An impressive coastal manor, beautifully set in a private neighborhood. The primary suite features a dual-head shower, soaking tub, and two balconies. The chef 's kitchen includes a 6-burner gas range, large 7 x 4 Island, and built-in breakfast nook. Included is a deeded 1/2 pier access with a boat and jet ski lift.

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HISTORIC WILMINGTON

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BED & BREAKFAST 202 Nun Street | $1.8 M | MLS 100190443 Listing Offered by: Lois Potratz | 910-264-5291 Representing Buyer: Marshall Pickett | 910-619-8710

Located in one of the best areas in the Historic District, this property offers 8 large and luxuriously decorated guest suites - each with an attached full bath. The main floor is impressive with its 12 x 40 entrance hall, a light filled formal living room with 10.5 ft windows, double width baseboards and masterfully crafted trim work.

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WILMINGTON

LUXURY LIVING ON PALMETTO POINTE 2506 Royal Palm Lane | $1.375 M | MLS 100346469 Jeff Waller | 508-353-7282 Donna Waller | 919-369-2407

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With an open floor plan and features that include hardwoods on the first level, a gourmet kitchen, separate dining area. Four bedrooms each with en suite bathroom, and additional half bath for convenience. An expansive fenced yard with saltwater pool and fire pit lends itself to effortless outdoor living.

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LANDFALL

GOLF VIEWS 2216 Deepwood Drive | $1.2 M | MLS 100356412 Marshall Pickett | 910-619-8710

The home's backyard adjoins with the Nicklaus #2 fairway. With a wealth of natural light with large windows creating a bright welcoming interior. Other first floor features include a gourmet kitchen with large island, formal dining room, office, living room, laundry room, guest bathroom, and sun room.

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HAMPSTEAD

MARINA VIEWS 101 Dogwood Circle | $930,000 | MLS 100346592 Lois Potratz | 910-264-5291 Representing Buyer: Thom Potratz | 910-264-5291

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With impeccable views of the Harbour Village Marina, the Intracoastal Waterway, and Topsail Island, this impressive home is a quite a find. Entertaining is a dream with the large living room, family room, tiled sitting room on the water and outdoors a portico, deck, and outdoor dining patio.

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WILMINGTON

ELEGANCE ON MASONBORO 1010 Upper Reach Drive | $828,000 | MLS 100321429 Kathy Merlo | 704-650-6464

SOLD

Nestled in an established neighborhood with mature trees, this 5 bed, 4.5 bath custom builders home leaves no detail overlooked. The luxurious owner's suite features his & her closets, his & her vanities, air tub and walk-in shower. Featured outdoors is a wrap around porch, a screened porch, and outdoor patio.

WILMINGTON

CLASSIC STYLE HOME 1615 Azalea Drive | $785,000 | MLS 100339647 Happy Clark | 917-533-5411

The gourmet chef 's kitchen with banquette seating is open to your beautiful living room with a wood burning fireplace and a lovely adjacent den. With a spacious covered porch overlooking your built-in fire pit and very private yard complete with mature southern landscaping, it is truly an outdoor oasis.

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NEW LISTINGS - CHARLOTTE & LAKE NORMAN REGION $4.5 M

$7.899 M

$3.69 M

LAKE NORMAN | MOORESVILLE

CHARLOTTE | GREENWOOD

LAKE NORMAN | MOORESVILLE

Lori Ivester Jackson | 704-996-5686

Liza Caminiti | 704-526-6695

Lori Ivester Jackson | 704-996-5686

114 Nautical Point Court

8371 Providence Road

720 Isle of Pines Road

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LANDFALL

SIMPLE ELEGANCE IN LANDFALL 1336 S. Moorings Drive | $705,000 | MLS 100312000 Marshall Pickett | 910-619-8710

SOLD

WILMINGTON

HIGHLAND HILLS SOUTHERN LIVING 1934 S. Churchill Drive | $659,900 | MLS 100327163 Happy Clark | 917-533-5411

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Situated in the desirable Landfall golf community, this home features a grand entrance to the living room featuring cathedral ceilings and plenty of natural light with views of the gorgeous back porch.

Enjoy entertaining in this home with a formal dining room, breakfast nook, and gourmet kitchen.

This home offers beautiful hardwood floors, lightfilled rooms, and ample space for entertaining both indoors and outdoors. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths it provides an excellent layout including highly desirable primary floor living with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths on the main level.

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WILMINGTON

MIDDLE SOUND LOOP OASIS 1028 Anchors Bend Way | $662,500 | MLS 100347644 Lisa Sledzik | 910-538-9190 Representing Buyer: Lisa Sledzik | 910-538-9190

SOLD

Light, bright, open and spacious! Covered rocking chair front porch, screened in back porch overlooking the fenced in back yard. Kitchen is wide open and the butler's pantry opens to the dining space. Up the stairs you will find a nice reading nook on your way to the 4 or 5 bedrooms/media room.

DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON

CAPE FEAR RIVER VIEWS 240 N Water Street Apt 554 | $646,500 | MLS 100348295 Marshall Pickett | 910-619-8710

Located on the Riverfront overlooking the USS Battleship, this condominium was designed to be a blend of luxury and downtown living. Residents have access to a private rooftop pool, hot tub, entertaining area, and fire pit. This home features two generous suites and large living area.

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NEW LISTINGS - MOUNTAIN REGION PE

$3.9 M

$2.75 M

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$1.3 M

ASHEVILLE | BLUE RIDGE

LAKE JAMES | MORGANTON

ASHEVILLE | DOWNTOWN

Laura Livaudais | 828-712-5445

Rachel Alosky Stark | 828-329-3552

Mike Zboyovski | 828-337-7600 Stacey Klimchuk | 828-777-3152

99 Crestridge Drive

4950 Canterbury Place

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7 Patton Avenue #1807

828.367.9001 | IJBProperties.com | 18 S. Pack Square Asheville, NC 28801

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JACKI HEDGECOCK

JANE FLEURY

919-777-3831 Jacki@IJCoastal.com JackiHedgecock.com

910-264-2912 Jane@IJCoastal.com IJCoastal.com

With a Marketing Degree from the UNC-Wilmington, an MBA from NC State University, and ten years corporate sales and product management experience, Jacki Hedgecock has the acumen required to navigate this ever-changing and dynamic coastal real estate market. Aligned with the world’s leading luxury brand, Christie’s International Real Estate, Jacki is uniquely equipped to provide the very best in real estate marketing.

Prior to moving to Wilmington, Jacki became a broker in the RaleighDurham market and achieved accolades as the leading volume producer at a 100+ agent firm. Her experience is geared toward providing clients with a strategy that combines knowledge and negotiation to achieve clear expectations. Jacki sets herself apart with unparalleled work ethic, honesty, and communication.

Jane’s passion for helping people find their place in Wilmington started young with every summer vacation spent at Wrightsville Beach and when she finally moved here in 2003 after graduation. She finds the detective work and relationships of real estate thrilling and after a brief hiatus from real estate, she’s bringing her skills from customer service over to her business.

After a dual career in real estate and customer service, Jane is not only knowledgeable about the market and the process, but she is quick on her feet, able to juggle many tasks at once, with a true knack for building strong social and community connections. Jane seeks to create a warm environment and develop relationships first and foremost with her clients, offering them the deepest level of concierge service. Backed by the local, regional, and international power of Ivester Jackson | Christie’s, Jane brings the best in marketing, strategy, exposure, and service.

JILL OAKLEY

KATHY MERLO

336-456-6077 Jill@IJCoastal.com IJCoastal.com

704-650-6464 Kathy@IJCoastal.com KathyMerloHomes.com

Originally from Graham, NC, Jill resided in Greensboro for over 20 years, but loved visiting and spending vacations in Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and the Oak Island area. She has spent the last 5 years living in not only Southport, NC, but Carolina Beach, and now the Wilmington area, and has loved what each town has to offer. Jill is a consistent multi-million dollar producer with strong negotiation skills, communication & a true understanding of the real estate process. She has a proven track record in sales since 2000 and her experience is mainly with residential & investment properties, 1031 tax exchanges, and luxury estates. A graduate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and has used it to shape her love of real estate, architecture, and people. Jill enjoys using her background to help others with their real estate needs. When not negotiating deals and selling real estate, she enjoys spending time with her family, boating, and her rescue Jack Russell, Anna. Call Jill today to help you make your coastal dream a reality!

Kathy Merlo, an award-winning realtor, has spent the past decade helping clients accomplish their dreams and goals in the world of real estate. She prides herself on her impeccable customer service, negotiating skills and customer satisfaction, resulting in over 95 percent of her business coming from referrals. Kathy started her real estate career in 2009 and has had tremendous success growing her business every year in the Wilmington and Charlotte market, while consistently being a top producer and recipient of the 5 Star Professional Real Estate Award, voted on by consumers, for exceptional client satisfaction and service. Kathy is a member of the Cape Fear Realtors Association and Pine Valley Country Club in Wilmington, NC, the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and the Lake Norman Home Builders Association. Kathy also has a passion for participating in charity work for many organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, United Way Campaign, Children’s Miracle Network, and Make-A-Wish Foundation. She also services the Charlotte and Lake Norman market assisting both sellers and buyers. For Kathy, real estate is not her job; it’s her passion!

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LOIS POTRATZ

QUENTIN JONES

910.264.5291 Lois@IJCoastal.com IJCoastal.com

336-740-4102 Quentin@IJCoastal.com IJCoastal.com

As a top agent, Lois Williams Potratz is ranked among the top 2% of real estate brokers in the country. A multi-million dollar producer, she has been a premier agent since her start in real estate in 2003. When listing a property Lois is very “hands on”, working closely with her team of stagers, photographers, marketing and more to make sure that the property is showcased to its best advantage. Her affiliation with Ivester Jackson | Christies International Real Estate takes this to a whole new level. As a buyer ’s agent, Lois takes great pride in truly understanding the buyer’s needs and wants and will go to great lengths to find not just the perfect house, but the perfect home. In addition to her general real estate business, Lois serves as Relocation Director for Ivester Jackson. Lois understands what it takes to adjust to a new city and lifestyle and provides detailed information to her relocation clients that extends beyond real estate. If you ask Lois what her greatest accomplishment has been she will tell you that it is the long-term relationships she has developed and maintained with her clients, her referral partners, and other agents.

Genuine, easy-going and down to earth, Quentin Jones offers his clients a refreshing real estate experience through personalized, expert service and market knowledge married with a deep love and pride for our North Carolina coastal community. His clients herald him as organized, transparent, and authentic. This combined with hands-on service keeps Quentin’s client’s returning to him time and time again. Quentin’s creativity, unparalleled marketing strategies, and knowledge of luxury make him equipped to handle transactions in the most personable and sophisticated way possible. Quentin also owns and manages several investment properties and works on them himself, making him a hands-on realtor who is not afraid to roll up his sleeves in getting your house ready for market. Quentin has deep ties to Figure 8 Island as his family has owned a home and vacationed there for generations. He is excited to bring his knowledge and expertise on the area, coupled with the international power of Christie’s and world class marketing strategies, to the real estate industry tied to Figure 8 Island.

TRACY PRAY BRADSHAW 336-906-0943 GoBradshaw@IJCoastal.com IJCoastal.com Licensed NC Broker since 2001 serving Lake Norman/Charlotte, Greater Wilmington and Wrightsville NC beaches. My husband and I spent summer vacations in the Wilmington area as kids which led us to return. We loved the area so much, we recently completed a new home build in Carolina Beach. I welcome living "on the island" and helping future clients and Builders purchase, renovate and sell coastal property. Founder of Pop Up Holiday House, an annual Charity fundraiser benefiting local foster care children that has raised over $62k since 2018.

• Board Member for The Children's Homes of Iredell County.

• Editorial & content provider for Stroll the Point Magazine • Social Media Influencer on Instagram @ gobradshaw with over 42,000 Followers who lean into peeks of Luxury Homes, Home Design & Inspiration, and Renovation Ideas to improve a client's home value and curb appeal.

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