521 Baytree Road

Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina, fondly known as the Port City, is a gem nestled on the eastern coast of the United States. Its unique blend of historical charm, coastal allure, and economic vitality makes it an attractive destination for those considering a move. Whether you are drawn by the whispers of the Atlantic Ocean, the serenity of the Cape Fear River, the promise of robust employment opportunities, or the growing lifestyle trends, Wilmington has a place for you.

Property Updates

~2006: Installed wood flooring in living room and dining room (hallway and bedrooms have original hardwood flooring)

2010-2012: Installed Andersen 400 Series French Doors in Den and extra-tall windows in multi-purpose room

2021: Installed new HVAC

2021: Installed a Fakro 66894 LWT Thermo Wood Attic Ladder (special-order, super-insulated)

2021: Removed old cellulose insulation. Sealed attic penetrations. Blew in new cellulose insulation (R-15 Standard)

2022: Sealed crawlspace and installed de-humidifier (10-year transferrable warranty from Jay Taylor, if the homeowner pays $250 a year for the annual inspection program)

2023: Installed Andersen 400 Series ($27,000)

2025: Digital locks installed

2026 (July): HVAC serviced (New filter and new germicidal UV lamp)

A Garden Designed for Beauty, Comfort, and Easy Outdoor Living

This home’s outdoor spaces were thoughtfully designed to make the most of Wilmington’s warm climate and mild winters, offering a relaxing setting for enjoying the screened porch, mature landscaping, and beautifully planted back yard.

The screened porch creates a comfortable place to unwind while overlooking the garden’s birds, butterflies, seasonal flowers, and lush greenery. It is also well-suited for outdoor dining, casual get-togethers, or simply enjoying a shaded spot at the end of the day.

The garden was created by a Master Gardener with a clear vision: beautiful, beginner-friendly landscaping that is drought-resistant, easy to care for, and pollinator-friendly. Edible perennial plantings include figs, muscadine grapes, blueberries, and asparagus, along with year-round herbs such as rosemary, parsley, oregano, and chives.

Tall hedges add a sense of privacy and help soften sound from surrounding properties while also creating habitat for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. The seller notes that hummingbirds have overwintered in the garden for more than two decades, supported by shrubs and vines with nectar-rich flowers that bloom across much of the year. Plantings include salvias, coral honeysuckle, hardy hibiscus, baptisia, passion flower, ruellia, and native wisteria. During the cooler months, the thick hedges provide shelter and support the insects hummingbirds rely on when flowers are not in bloom.

For buyers who prefer less mowing and lower weekly maintenance, the yard was intentionally maintained with a 3-inch layer of pine straw mulch instead of a traditional grass lawn. This approach helps retain moisture, supports wildlife, and reduces the need for watering and lawn chemicals. An automated irrigation system runs on well water, and two hose bibs are also connected to the well, making it easier to care for the garden without using municipal water.

Longleaf pines provide dappled shade throughout the yard and help create the right conditions for mature camellias to thrive. Known locally as the “rose of winter,” camellias bring color during the cooler months. The seller, a former officer in the Tidewater Camellia Club, cultivated 42 special camellias that offer a variety of blooms from September through May.

Additional plantings include three palm trees, hundreds of azaleas, an anise hedge, crinum lilies, ferns, daffodils, oxalis, reblooming hydrangea, and roses selected for their ability to grow beautifully in Wilmington with less intensive care.