Sep 25, 2017 - Things to Do

House hunting? Here’s what $275,000 buys you, from Uptown to the suburbs

7 of our favorite picks for what a $275,000 house budget is buying across the Charlotte region.

Neighborhood: Charlotte, Uptown — Fourth Ward
Specs: 2 beds, 2 full baths, 1,138 sq. ft.
Sale: Condo in Sixth and Pine. Listed at $285,000 in July; dropped to $275,000 in August, under contract in September.
Item we love: The pretty fireplace with built-ins, airy layout, a park right out back, Teeter across the street.

Neighborhood: Charlotte, Country Club Heights
Specs: 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,239 sq. ft.
Sale: This 1957 brick ranch is under contract after one month on the market at $275,000.
Noticed for: Nice sized backyard for being near uptown, cool mix of wood and stone floors, fresh appliances, proximity to Plaza-Midwood shopping and restaurants

Neighborhood: Charlotte, Coventry Woods/North Sharon Amity
Specs: 3 beds, 3 full baths, 2,600 sq. ft.
Sale: Under contract in less than two weeks for $275,000.
Noticed for: Super fun and authentic mid-century details throughout, including all the wood paneling, beamed ceilings and interior brick you could ever want to play around with. At 1.2 acres, lot is especially big for its relative commuting distance uptown. Has 3 full baths instead of the 2 or 2.5 more frequently seen in homes in this square footage range and original construction era (1957).

Location: Rock Hill, SC
Specs: 4 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,380 sq. ft.
Sale: Listed in July, under contract in September at $275,000.
Noticed for: Classic exterior is elegant without any stuffiness. New kitchen, pretty yard, proximity to shopping.

Listing: Listed at $279,000 in July, dropped to $275,000 in August.
Noticed for: Central historic Concord location, deep front porch, authentic 1935 Craftsman details, second den with fireplace makes for an appealing hideaway-within-a home.

Location: Mooresville
Specs: 4 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,111 sq. ft.
Listing: $275,000
Noticed for: Cozy cottage exterior contrasts nicely with vaulted ceilings inside, open living room and back patio.

Neighborhood: Charlotte, Steele Creek/Lake Wylie
Specs: There’s no house on this 6.92-acre property; the $275,000 price is for the land alone.
Noticed for: A really well-executed “camp”-styled clubhouse and John James Audubon Lodge, and miles of trails. Lots in The Sanctuary typically run from 2 to 13 acres, and the luxury-in-nature community includes a waterfront.