Hi, I’m Maureen, broker‑owner of SellYourHomeCharlotte.com. Think of Chantilly and Elizabeth as the sweet spot between big-city energy and front-porch calm. You’ll wake up to birds in the oaks, grab coffee on foot, and still be at your desk in Uptown before your latte cools.
Snapshot at a Glance
Median sale price | ~$875 K |
Starter cottage | low-$500 Ks |
Luxury new-build | $1.6 M – $2.9 M+ |
Price / sq ft | $365 – $525 |
Lot size | 0.17–0.28 ac |
Commute to Uptown | 2 mi · ≈ 8 min car · 15 min bike |
WalkScore hot zone | mid-80s (7th St & Elizabeth Ave) |
Can you afford it?
10 % down at 7 % on $875 K ≈ $5,900/mo PITI. Aim for a household income around $200 K to keep breathing room in the budget.
6 Reasons Neighbors Stay for Years
What you’ll love | Quick details | |
|---|---|---|
Storybook streets | 1940s bungalows + canopy oaks → curb appeal without HOA drama. | |
Pizza at Hawthorne’s, biscuits at Sunflour, cocktails at The Crunkleton, cannoli at Villani’s—all within a mile. | ||
Parks in every direction | Independence Park rose garden, Chantilly Park’s dog run, and the Little Sugar Creek Greenway for a car-free jog to Midtown. | |
Trolley on your corner | Gold Line streetcar stop at 5th & Hawthorne—ride straight into Uptown or hop the Blue Line in South End. | |
Room to rebuild or just refresh | Tear down a tired cottage and pop up a 4-bed custom, or simply open the kitchen wall and add value fast. | |
Growth you can see coming | Independence BRT plan + Elizabeth Ave streetscape = more dining, wider sidewalks, higher resale upside. |
What Homes Really Cost
Home style | List range | Competition | 5-yr gain* |
|---|---|---|---|
Original cottage/bungalow | $550–$750 K | Offers by week 1 | 7.1 % |
Updated craftsman/Dutch colonial | $800 K–$1.2 M | Inventory < 30 days | 8.9 % |
Custom new-build (4–6 BR) | $1.6–$2.9 M | Rare listings | 10.4 % |
*Charlotte Regional REALTORS® Association, 2020-25
Schools & Learning Pods
- Eastover ES – 9/10 rating, garden club, Spanish specials
- Chantilly Montessori (PK-6) – lottery magnet, multi-age classrooms
- Elizabeth Traditional Academy (K-5) – TD pull-outs, new STEM lab
- Myers Park HS – IB Diploma, 30 AP courses
On the Horizon
Project | What it means for you | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Ave Streetscape | Café lights, wider sidewalks, bike lane | Construction 2025-27 |
Chantilly Greenway Spur | Direct link under CSX to Briar Creek Trail | Design 2025 · Build 2026 |
Independence BRT Station | Rapid buses every 10 min at Hawthorne Ln | In planning |
10 Quick FAQs
HOA? None; historic overlay only guides façade changes.
ADU friendly? Yes—lots ≥ 5,000 sq ft qualify under Charlotte UDO.
Flood concern? Only parcels on Briar Creek—ask me for the exact map.
Rail access? Gold Line trolley on Hawthorne Ln (7-min walk).
Short-term rentals? Allowed—apply for city permit.
Best ROI reno? Knock a kitchen wall + add rear deck.
Safety? CMPD Central Division patrols; crime rates sit at city average.
Parking?Most lots fit 2 cars; permit street parking near Novant.
Dog parks? Off-leash zone at Chantilly Park.
Favorite coffee walk? Villani’s → Central Coffee → Sunflour Baking, each < 0.6 mi.
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