The Wilmore area of Charlotte is a sought after enclave of older Craftsman-style bungalows and small cottages located just outside Center City limits adjacent to the city’s hot South End area. Wilmore is bordered by South Tryon Street, West Summit Avenue and I-77 and is located just across South Boulevard from historic Dilworth. Many of Wilmore’s homes were built in…
Dilworth is one of Charlotte’s most desirable neighborhoods and happens to be the city’s first streetcar suburb. East Boulevard is the heart of Dilworth and is the main thoroughfare with restaurants, retail shops and everyday necessities close at hand. Dilworth’s borders are formed roughly by Morehead Street, South Boulevard and Ideal Way to Freedom Park. The neighborhood’s charm comes from…
If you want to proximity to Center City but the peace and quiet of a neighborhood and a yard of your own then you need to check out Commonwealth Park. The 500-acre area is located between Central and Commonwealth avenues north of Independence Boulevard (US 74) at Ovens Auditorium. Eastway Drive and Briar Creek Road for its northwest and southeast…
Quaint. Quirky. Diverse. Charming. All these words could be used to describe the Oakhurst neighborhood. Its affordability and location have attracted a melting pot of people over the years, and now it is one of the last great neighborhoods close to Uptown that remains affordable. Oakhurst is bordered by Independence Boulevard, Sharon Amity and Commonwealth Avenue. The majority of homes…
Established in 1891, historic Elizabeth has evolved into one of the Charlotte area’s hottest neighborhoods. Developed mainly in the early 20th Century, Elizabeth’s spectacular trees have matured to form canopies over the streets. Its equally spectacular homes range from quaint bungalows to brick mansions and everything in between. Many of the interiors have been renovated to meet more modern standards…
Chantilly is a quaint neighborhood with oak-lined streets and diverse homes built primarily in the 1940s. It’s in a prime location tucked between Elizabeth and Plaza Midwood off E. 7th Street. You won’t find your sprawling 4,000-square-foot home in Chantilly. What its homes lack in size, they make up for in character. Unlike new construction, there aren’t limited floor plans…
Diverse and eclectic are two words that come to mind when talking about Charlotte’s Midwood neighborhood. It’s the place to go in town for off-beat eateries and funky artsy finds. It isn’t just commerce driving Charlotteans to Midwood. The area also boasts some spectacular real estate finds. Developed in the 1920s as a streetcar suburb, Midwood underwent several phases during…
Soulful Bungalows Bungalows are making a come back across the country and especially in Charlotte. Many of us have noticed the new construction bungalows popping up across town. It’s no wonder this classic architectural style is popular once again, with loads of character and practicality all in one, bungalows are stylish and have quintessential curb-appeal that beckons home buyers in…