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House hunting? Here’s what $275,000 buys you, from Uptown to the suburbs
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7 of our favorite picks for what a $275,000 house budget is buying across the Charlotte region.
328 W. 6th St. #6, Charlotte, NC, 28202
- 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.
3009 Telford Place, Charlotte, NC, 28205
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- 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
6409 Reddman Road, Charlotte, 28212
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- 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).
2329 Raven Drive, Rock Hill, SC, 29732
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- 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.
359 Union Street, Concord, NC, 28025
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- Location: Concord, NC
- Specs: 3 beds, 3 full baths, 3,011 sq. ft.
- 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.
231 Charter Oak Court, Mooresville, NC, 28115
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- 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.
Wild card: 9224 Island Point Rd #122, Charlotte, NC 28278
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- 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.
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