Category: South Charlotte

Thrillist reported that the Charlotte suburb of Eastover is “a hub of gorgeous homes with endless curb appeal”. The Thrillist list was of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the South and Eastover made the list. It’s not hard to see why, with location, fantastic homes and style. Homes here are just a short walk away from the internationally acclaimed Mint Museum of Art. Many of the homes were built during the Prohibition-era and were popular with the city’s trend setters. They helped shape it into one of the top places to live. The city planning here was helped along by designer Earle Sumner Draper. Eastover is a “historic neighborhood (and) was the first in Charlotte to sport driveways to accommodate the city’s first automobiles.”

 Many of the homes in Eastover feature Georgian and Tudor revival styling. Homes are large and have plenty of opportunities for entertaining. There are still some smaller homes which are great opportunities for upgrading, or rebuilding to your taste. There are also plenty of homes that have already been upgraded to have all of the features you could need.

 Eastover ranges between Randolph Road in the North and Queens Road to the South with Providence Road to the West and Wendover Road in the East. Eastover is close to everything with Uptown Charlotte just minutes away. Parks, shops, restaurants and of course the museum are all close by.

 Currently there are 38 homes for sale in Eastover. As of July 7^th, 12 of those homes are under contract. Homes range in price from $499,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath with 1,405 square feet to $5,000,000 for a 5 bedroom, 5 full bath, 3 half-bath home with 7,282 square feet. Current average list price is $1,394,047.

 In the past year, homes have sold for between $322,000 and $2,625,000. The average sold price was $1,164,929.

To read the whole Thrillist article, click here.

The Charlotte Business Journal reported today that The Common Market will close its South End location on July 30^th. The deli and convenience store also serves beer and wine. They will continue to operate their Plaza Midwood location while they search for a new site. Common Market will host a farewell party on July 22^nd.

Food Truck Friday, a weekly gathering which shared the site, has relocated to Plaza-Midwood behind the Light Factory at 1817 Central Ave. This growing event has become even more popular and will feature an expanded line-up of food in the future. It is still dog and family friendly.

The site at 1515 South Tryon was sold to make way for a new office building. The triangular shaped, 2.3-acre site is bounded by South Tryon Street, Camden Road and Park Avenue. The plans for the new office building are for 8 stories including 15,500 square feet of retail with parking for customers in a deck. Construction could start soon after The Common Market has moved out.

This area has already seen many changes over the last few years with lots of new development, retail space and housing. Most of the change is due to location and convenience of the area. The Blue Line coming directly through has made this an extremely easy area to live for people working in Uptown Charlotte. South End has always been close, but now it is much more walkable with everything you need close by.

Google Fiber has also been working on permitting to bring its fiber-optic infrastructure to the area making it even more desirable.

If you would like to speak to one of our agents about relocating to South End, visit our website or call us at (704)525-4045.

The Sedgefield neighborhood just south of Uptown Charlotte is an amazingly walk-able spot where you can enjoy great restaurants, do some shopping or just relax in the park. Homes in Sedgefield have benefited tremendously from the LYNX light rail line and development along South Boulevard. In 2014, Redfin predicted Sedgefield to be one of the Nation’s “hottest neighborhoods” in terms of price development. Additional development is scheduled with a just completed 55,000 square foot Publix Supermarket and new project called Sedgefield redevelopment with a projected 68,000 square feet of retail and 300 multi-family units. There is a good mix of single-family homes (many of which have been partially or completely renovated) and multi-family homes including duplexes and condo communities.

Bounded by South Boulevard in the west Sedgefield is just a quick walk away from New Bern Station on the light rail line for a super convenient uptown commute. Stop on your way home for a pint of local craft beer and some live music from Triple C Brewing. Park Road boarders in the east with Park Road Shopping Center where you can get amazing food, see a movie or get some fresh baked bread. Reputable Myers Park and Dilworth are adjacent and house more shopping, fitness, restaurant and walk-able areas.

Sedgefield is minutes away from Charlotte’s largest hospital Carolina’s Medical Center. Nearby also is Freedom Park with 98 acres of trails, pond, gardens and bicycle trails. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is just 3 miles away so heading out of town for business or pleasure is easy.

Homes in Sedgefield in the last year have sold for a range in price from between $222,000 to $749,000. As of June 10th, there are 13 homes on the market in Sedgefield ranging in price from $239,900 to $750,000. Eight of the 13 homes are currently under contract. The homes range in size from 995 square feet to over 3000 square feet from new construction single-family homes.

The Commonwealth Morningside neighborhood has a myriad of shops and restaurants with cottages and bungalows in a great walk-able style. Fashionable and delicious Dish, Thomas Street Tavern, Common Market and Fuel Pizza are anchors for the area. There are also antique stores, boutiques and salons. Commonwealth also boasts a grocery store, skate shop and yoga.

Snug Harbor, Midwood Country Club and Elizabeth Billiards are great hangouts for night life or you could cross Independence Boulevard to see hockey or a show at Bojangle’s Colosseum. Uptown is just a short drive away where you can see a show, attend a museum or have fabulous food. Commonwealth Morningside is also convenient to Cotswold and SouthPark for more shopping, dining, entertainment and fitness options.

Bordered by Central Avenue on the North and Independence Boulevard on the south, it has a close proximity to Uptown and easy access to I-77. With Plaza Midwood just to the North, the walk-able options just keep going.

At the center of the neighborhood is Veteran’s Park featuring 19 acres, basketball court, sprayground, baseball field, softball field, 6 tennis courts, 9-hole disc golf course, 2 outdoor shelters, indoor shelter, playground and walking trail.

Houses in Commonwealth Morningside range from bungalows to brick ranches to wood cottages. There are condo options as well. The variety makes this neighborhood a very diverse and appealing. This hip area draws in all types.

In the last year, homes have sold in Commonwealth Morningside between $110,000 and $362,500 with an average sales price of $243,486. As of May 28th there are 6 homes on the market ranging in price between $215,000 and $494,500.

Sherwood Forest is an established neighborhood just seven miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte. One of the city’s best kept secrets, it is a family-friendly commuter community with large lots and tree-lined streets just minutes away from Cotswold and SouthPark.  Sherwood Forest has great public and private school options and is situated within city limits.

Sherwood Forest is bounded by Sardis Road to the south, Rama Road to the southeast, and by the former Seaboard Air Line Railroad, now CSXT to the northeast, Sharon Amity Road to the north, and Randolph Road to the west.

Most of the original homes were built starting in the 1950’s and are mainly ranch style with wood or brick exteriors. Most have half-acre back yards and you can sometimes see deer at dusk. Within the neighborhood right next to Rama Road Elementary School is Rama Road Park featuring 14 acres with trails, playground and picnic shelter.

There are lots of shopping options close to Sherwood Forest with Cotswold Village being closest featuring a grocery store, coffee, spa, restaurants and yoga. Just a quick drive away is the mall at SouthPark as well as Phillips Place for more entertainment and dining options.

The closest neighborhood recreation facility to Sherwood Forest is the Naomi Drenan Recreation Center in Cotswold. Group and individual activities can be performed here in the gymnasium, arts and crafts room, multi-purpose field and on-site skate park.

In 2015, there were 34 homes that sold via MLS in Sherwood Forest with an average price of $359,601 and a price per square foot of $158. Most homes were built in the 1950’s through the 1970’s with some new construction as well.

Currently there are 12 homes on the market including 3 new construction homes. As of May 28th the homes are listed between $241,440 and $750,000 with 5 currently under contract. Most are between three and five bedrooms.