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    5500 Glen Forest Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226

    5beds
    3,652sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1973
    0.33 Acres Lot
    $650,800 Zestimate®
    $178/sqft
    $4,610 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $650,800

    $605,000 - $703,000

    $4,610/mo

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    What's special

    Home officesCrown moldingsLight-filled sunroomOversized custom showerFlexible living spacesMature wooded lotMedia rooms
    Bring your vision and creativity to this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home nestled on a mature wooded lot and surrounded by homes well over $1M. With a spacious layout, strong bones, and an unbeatable address, this property offers endless possibilities. The main-level primary suite already includes many desirable features—dual walk-in closets, dual vanities, uplighting, crown moldings, an oversized custom shower, and a two-person Jacuzzi tub. At 13.5 x 16.1, the bedroom easily fits large furniture and provides the ideal foundation for a true owner’s retreat. Additional highlights include a light-filled sunroom, detached oversized two-car garage, and multiple flexible living spaces that can be reimagined for modern lifestyles, including home offices, media rooms, or private retreats for every family member. Encapsulated crawlspace. While some updates are needed, the upside is undeniable: renovate to your taste and gain instant equity in a premier location with top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and daily conveniences just minutes away. Opportunities like this—where location, lot, and potential align—rarely come along. Don’t miss the chance to transform this home into a showplace that matches its million-dollar surroundings.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Beth Anklin Ivey soldwithbeth@gmail.com,

    ProStead Realty

    Bought with:

    Laura Grant

    My Townhome

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4303534MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom s
    • Level: Upper
    Bathroom full
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom half
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom full
    • Level: Upper
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Laundry
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Recreation room
    • Level: Main
    Sunroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 340 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20' 0" X 17' 0"
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
    Features
    • Attic Other, Built-in Features, Hot Tub, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Whirlpool
    • Flooring: Marble, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Has basement: No
    • Attic: Other
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,652
    • Total interior livable area: 3,652 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,652
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Shop, Parking Space(s), Garage on Main Level
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1.5
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Interior Hot Tub
    Lot
    • Size: 0.33 Acres
    • Dimensions: 106 x 151 x 96 x 142
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 20925395
    • Zoning: R-3
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick Partial, Fiber Cement
    • Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1973

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: City
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Glenforest
    Location
    • Region: Charlotte

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $178/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $592,500
    • Annual tax amount: $4,718
    • Date on market: 10/3/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 3 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
    • Road surface type: Concrete, Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/31/2025Sold$650,000-18.6%$178/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4303534 Report a problem
    10/3/2025Listed for sale$799,000+81.6%$219/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4303534 Report a problem
    2/26/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Keller Williams Report a problem
    9/24/2020Listed for sale$440,000$120/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Ballantyne Area #3644965 Report a problem
    9/2/2020Pending sale$440,000$120/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Ballantyne Area #3644965 Report a problem
    8/31/2020Price change$440,000-2.2%$120/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Ballantyne Area #3644965 Report a problem
    7/31/2020Listed for sale$450,000+2.3%$123/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Ballantyne Area #3644965 Report a problem
    11/14/2018Listing removed$439,900$120/sqft
    Source: Helen Adams Realty #3390926 Report a problem
    7/26/2018Price change$439,900-2.2%$120/sqft
    Source: Helen Adams Realty #3390926 Report a problem
    5/14/2018Listed for sale$450,000$123/sqft
    Source: Helen Adams Realty #3390926 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,718 +1.7%$592,500
    2024$4,640 +3.5%$592,500
    2023$4,485 +17.3%$592,500 +54.6%
    2022$3,824 +0.3%$383,300
    2021$3,813 +0.2%$383,300
    2020$3,806 +0.4%$383,300
    2019$3,790 +19.6%$383,300 +62.4%
    2018$3,170 +2%$236,000
    2017$3,108 $236,000
    2016$3,108 $236,000
    2015$3,108 +0.5%$236,000
    2014$3,093 --
    2013-- $236,000 -0.1%
    2012-- $236,200
    2011-- $236,200 +13.6%
    2010-- $208,000 +11.7%
    2009-- $186,200
    2008-- $186,200
    2007-- $186,200
    2006-- $186,200
    2005-- $186,200
    2004-- $186,200
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Carmel

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Beverly Woods
    • Middle: Carmel
    • High: South Mecklenburg

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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