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516 Cottage Garden Ln, Belmont, NC, 28012

5beds
5baths
3,186sqft
$664,900
$209price/sqft
$4,276/moest. monthly cost
$171,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to Michaux Gardens, where your dream of owning a DRB Home nestled along the side of picturesque Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden becomes a reality. Our community offers the best of both worlds: best location (convenient to downtown Belmont, minutes from the airport, uptown Charlotte and 3 major highways) and variety of homes ranging from ranch/1-stories to over 4000 sqft homes. The Norris is a 5 bed, 4.5 bath home featuring an open floorplan, Gourmet Kitchen with a hood and gas cooktop, sitting room off the owner's suite, bonus room for entertaining/movie room and many unique customized options. There is an oversized, extended back porch to enjoy beautiful sunsets. This home can close July/August 2026. Please call Listing Agent for more details on this Norris Home.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
9
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

10/10
10/10
Cramerton Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.8 mi
9/10
South Point High SchoolGrades 9-123.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • New construction: Yes
  • Year built: 2026

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Construction materials: Fiber Cement

Other

  • Builder model: Norris
  • Builder name: DRB HOMES

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Convection Oven,Gas Cooktop,Microwave,Wall Oven
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Upper

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Upper

Bathroom Half

  • Level: Main

Bedroom S

  • Level: Main

Bedroom S

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom S

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom S

  • Level: Upper

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Breakfast

  • Level: Main

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Family Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 3,186

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,186
  • Total interior livable area: 3,186 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Laundry

  • Level: Upper

Office

  • Level: Main

Other

  • Features: See Remarks
  • Level: Upper

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Upper

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 315777
  • Zoning: S-R
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.19 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage on Main Level
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Gaston County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,362$40,344
Home Insurance *$192$2,304
Property Taxes $426$5,112
Electricity $296$3,560
Total$4,276$51,312
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$146,605/yr
40% on housing$128,280/yr
45% on housing$114,026/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 16.2%
16.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.7%
2.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$209This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28012$210
Gaston County$158

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28012$223
Gaston County$187

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-25Listed for sale$679,999

New Construction

AgentNeci Adams
BrokerageDRB Group of North Carolina, LLC

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