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1511 Southwood Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28203

2beds
1baths
961sqft
$525,000
$546price/sqft
$3,251/moest. monthly cost
$130,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

LOCATION! AND $30,000 concession to the buyer! Perfectly situated in the heart of SouthEnd, this Wilmore historic home is within walking distance to Uptown, the light rail, the stadium, restaurants, and ALL the fun this vibrant city has to offer! This home features classic neutrals with updated kitchen, sleek black granite countertops and refrigerator included, chic bath with step in tiled shower and bench. Cozy living area with separate dining, and in hall laundry includes washer and dryer. Additional updates include newer roof and HVAC. With a fenced and private level backyard, unwind while you take in spectacular city views from your patio. Rare opportunity to be in this trendy Gold District, with endless possibilities... make this home your own, an investment, or a future design and new build!

Getting Around

83
WalkingVery Walkable
53
TransitGood Transit
75
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Dilworth ElementaryGrades 3-50.6 mi
3/10
Sedgefield MiddleGrades 6-81.5 mi
7/10
Myers Park HighGrades 9-123.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1936

Materials

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Construction materials: Brick Full,Wood

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator with Ice Maker,Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry features: In Hall

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Bedroom S

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Flooring: Tile,Vinyl
  • Fireplace features: Family Room,Wood Burning
  • Attic: Pull Down Stairs
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 961

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 961
  • Total interior livable area: 961 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 11908804
  • Zoning: N1-C(HDO)
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Front Porch,Patio
  • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Full
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.17 Acres
  • Features: Level,Views

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • 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

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How This Home’s Risks Compare

FEMA Declared Disasters in Mecklenburg County and North Carolina

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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 $2,654$31,848
Home Insurance *$106$1,272
Property Taxes $291$3,492
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$3,251$39,012
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$111,462/yr
40% on housing$97,530/yr
45% on housing$86,693/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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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: 12.8%
12.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.8%
0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$546This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28203$359
Mecklenburg County$237

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28203$485
Mecklenburg County$238

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
2026-05-08Price change$560,000
2026-04-27Price change$565,000
2026-04-02Listed for sale$585,000
2021-02-24Listing removed--
2020-05-04Listing removed$2,400
2020-03-16Price change$2,400
2020-03-09Listed for rent$2,800
2019-06-14Sold$300,000
2008-06-23Sold$190,000
2006-03-06Sold$128,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentCarie Tate
BrokerageWilson Realty

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