For What is Worth- Dilworth in Charlotte, NC

Many folks moving from the North often imagine the South as the old antebellum plantations they’ve seen in movies like: Gone with the Wind, The Patriot, and Song of the South. However, when these transplants come to Charlotte, what they find is a modern metropolis filled with brand new homes or Historic homes that have been renovated to meet the demands of the 21 Century. There are some areas where the space to own a plantation sized stretch of property is available but those are only found far out of the outskirts of Charlotte. If one wants to buy an Historic home with the flavor of an era gone by within the city of Charlotte and in Mecklenburg County, there are a few of neighborhoods to choose from that will provide close proximity to Uptown, albeit without the benefit of a plantation.

Dilworth is one of those neighborhoods. Beautiful tree lined streets, gorgeous gardens, plenty of parks close by, and traditional-style homes everywhere you look. Understanding a bit of Dilworth’s history can help one truly appreciate its glory. This is one of Charlotte’s oldest neighborhoods. Established in the late 1800’s by Edward Dilworth Latta, Mayor F.B. McDowell, and other residents who hoped to benefit from the surge of workers who were working in the textiles industry that was moving into Charlotte; Dilworth was developed as a suburb of Charlotte. These investors wanted to sell lots and homes to the city’s growing industrial work force. However, they also wanted to sell homes and properties to the upper crust of society, so they began to develop another section of the suburb just for the wealthiest of citizens who could afford the most expensive homes the investors could sell.

In order to make the Dilworth area more attractive to this upper echelon of society, the investors wanted to put in place a street car mode of transportation. They also decided to construct a recreational area, which they dubbed, Latta Park. A lake was constructed at the end of the trolley line for boating, plus a peaceful lily pad pond, fountains, flower gardens, as well as paths and drives throughout. Later additions included a football field and grandstand, a bicycle racetrack, a horse-racing course, a baseball diamond, and a summer theater. (Visit http://www.cmhpf.org/educationneighhistdilworth1.htm for more information and more history about Dilworth!)

So, now that you know a little about the Dilworth of yesterday let’s take a look at the Dilworth of today!

400 Park Ave is an iconic residence with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, approximately 4,700 square feet of living space, and a guest suite with a separate entrance. The first floor is very open and free flowing between the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Every bedroom has a full bathroom and you’ll find at least one powder room on the first floor. The media room’s balcony has a gorgeous city view. The back of the home is an Italian style courtyard. Listing price:$1,250,000, MLS #931035

2131 Dilworth Rd is a beautiful home built in 1929 on one of Dilworth’s most desirable streets. In 2001, this property was completely remodeled and renovated with absolutely no detail overlooked! This charming two story home with a hard to find basement offers a spacious master bedroom with walk in closets, a first floor guest room, a huge kitchen, flexible living areas, and fabulous floors throughout. The screened in porch and covered rear porch provide more additional living area to the already incredibly ample approximate 3,300 square feet of living space. This home is priced to sell at just $899,900. MLS #855806.

748 Ideal Way is ready for you to move in! This custom home backs up to the greenway so there will never be any construction going on behind you, and you’ll always have wild life and park life at your back door! The open floor plan features three levels with, high ceilings, an unfinished basement, and an oversized two car garage. Lovely details like moldings and hardwood floors throughout make this home warm and inviting. Custom touches say, “class” like the granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the gourmet kitchen, as well as the solid custom cabinets. The master bedroom is oversized, the great room is and pre-wired for surround sound, and the whole home sits on almost 1/2 acre in the heart of Dilworth! Priced at only $750,000. MLS #861171.

For what it’s worth, the imagination of what so many think the South is like can be found in a small way when you travel to our historic areas. While the plantations might not surround some of the homes in Dilworth or the other historic neighborhoods surrounding Charlotte; the homes and the neighborhoods still embrace the tradition of the charming Southern genteelism. Beautiful tree lined streets, gorgeous and stately homes with gardens and parks nearby, all with the modern conveniences of the 21^st Century.

Here is how the market is doing in the Dilworth Community in Charlotte, NC.

Neighborhood report for Dilworth

Homes sold Past 1 yr 45 Past 9 mos 31 Past 6 mos 22 Past 3 mos 11
Average price of homes sold Past 1 yr $505,093 Past 9 mos $509,363 Past 6 mos $504,784 Past 3 mos $438,136
Average price/sqft of homes sold Past 1 yr $197.79 Past 9 mos $194.83 Past 6 mos $187.89 Past 3 mos $171.97
Average “discount” off list price given by sellers Past 1 yr 7.57% Past 9 mos 8.22% Past 6 mos 9.22% Past 3 mos 10.89%

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