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
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Median sale price
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~$875 K
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Starter cottage
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low-$500 Ks
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Luxury new-build
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$1.6 M – $2.9 M+
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Price / sq ft
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$365 – $525
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Lot size
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0.17–0.28 ac
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Commute to Uptown
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2 mi · ≈ 8 min car · 15 min bike
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WalkScore hot zone
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mid-80s (7th St & Elizabeth Ave)
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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.
Can you afford it?6 Reasons Neighbors Stay for Years
What you’ll love |
Quick details |
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Storybook streets
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1940s bungalows + canopy oaks → curb appeal without HOA drama.
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Pizza at Hawthorne’s, biscuits at Sunflour, cocktails at The Crunkleton, cannoli at Villani’s—all within a mile.
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Parks in every direction
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Independence Park rose garden, Chantilly Park’s dog run, and the Little Sugar Creek Greenway for a car-free jog to Midtown.
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Trolley on your corner
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Gold Line streetcar stop at 5th & Hawthorne—ride straight into Uptown or hop the Blue Line in South End.
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Room to rebuild or just refresh
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Tear down a tired cottage and pop up a 4-bed custom, or simply open the kitchen wall and add value fast.
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Growth you can see coming
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Independence BRT plan + Elizabeth Ave streetscape = more dining, wider sidewalks, higher resale upside.
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What Homes Really Cost
Home style |
List range |
Competition |
5-yr gain* |
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Original cottage/bungalow
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$550–$750 K
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Offers by week 1
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7.1 %
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Updated craftsman/Dutch colonial
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$800 K–$1.2 M
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Inventory < 30 days
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8.9 %
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Custom new-build (4–6 BR)
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$1.6–$2.9 M
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Rare listings
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10.4 %
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*Charlotte Regional REALTORS® Association, 2020-25
Schools & Learning Pods
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Eastover ES – 9/10 rating, garden club, Spanish specials
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Chantilly Montessori (PK-6) – lottery magnet, multi-age classrooms
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Elizabeth Traditional Academy (K-5) – TD pull-outs, new STEM lab
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Myers Park HS – IB Diploma, 30 AP courses
On the Horizon
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What it means for you |
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Elizabeth Ave Streetscape
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Café lights, wider sidewalks, bike lane
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Construction 2025-27
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Chantilly Greenway Spur
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Direct link under CSX to Briar Creek Trail
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Design 2025 · Build 2026
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Independence BRT Station
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Rapid buses every 10 min at Hawthorne Ln
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In planning
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10 Quick FAQs
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HOA? None; historic overlay only guides façade changes.
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ADU friendly? Yes—lots ≥ 5,000 sq ft qualify under Charlotte UDO.
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Flood concern? Only parcels on Briar Creek—ask me for the exact map.
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Rail access? Gold Line trolley on Hawthorne Ln (7-min walk).
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Short-term rentals? Allowed—apply for city permit.
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Best ROI reno? Knock a kitchen wall + add rear deck.
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Safety? CMPD Central Division patrols; crime rates sit at city average.
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Parking?Most lots fit 2 cars; permit street parking near Novant.
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Dog parks? Off-leash zone at Chantilly Park.
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Favorite coffee walk? Villani’s → Central Coffee → Sunflour Baking, each < 0.6 mi.
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Call / Text: (704) 621‑3066
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