Trivia time: Which historical Charlotte neighborhood is the only one named after a woman? Obviously it’s not Myers Park, Plaza Midwood, or even Chantilly…it’s Elizabeth!
That’s right, the Elizabeth neighborhood was named after the founder of the Elizabeth College for women which opened in 1897. Charles B. King was the son in law of Anne Elizabeth Watts, whose husband, Gerard Snowden Watts, a tobacco businessman in Durham. The site of that college is where Presbyterian hospital now stands. If you go to the Elizabeth neighborhood community’s website, you can see a picture of it and imagine what life must have been like back then without all the clutter of so many medical buildings.
Today, the surrounding homes in that neighborhood are as charming as they can possibly be. Some of the structures are divided into condominiums and have been so since days when they were boarding homes, which have now been renovated into brand new luxury residences. Also, several brand new structures have been built over the past few years offering the Elizabeth address with brand new construction. Since there are a great deal of both single family homes and townhome/condos available, I’ll divvy up the posts and focus on houses for now.
Elizabeth is a highly desirable area to live in. The neighborhood itself is home to eclectic restaurants and shops, and it’s only a heartbeat away from the bohemian flavors of the Plaza Midwood neighborhood grills and shops, as well as just moments away from the excitement of Uptown Charlotte. Central Piedmont Community College is part of the Elizabeth neighborhood and it has grown into one of the finest community colleges in the nation. Independence Park is an active place with festivals and live entertainment on a regular basis and Memorial Stadium is within walking distance for the yearly fireworks celebration on the 4th of July. When a neighborhood has this much to offer within just a few miles of its borders, you know you’ve found a gem of a place to live!
Right on the main road of Elizabeth for, $349,900 at2416 East 7th Streetis a 3 bed/2 bath single family residence that’s newly renovated with 1,400+ sq.ft. of living space. MLS/Source ID: 940051
- · Stainless steel appliances, wine refrigerator, granite, counter tops, separate pantry, and designer tile floor.
- · Fireplace in the large living room with hardwood floors.
- · The master suite has hard wood floors.
- · Master bath has a tiled bath glass shower and designer vessel sink.
One of the finest streets in Elizabeth, because it’s enveloped inside the neighborhood so well…not too much traffic, ambulance noise is reduced, and canopied in trees…is Louise Avenue. At631 Louise, a 3 bed/2 bath single family home is available for $374,900. MLS/ID:914393
- · Classic Elizabeth bungalow style.
- · 10' ceilings, open and spacious light filled rooms.
- · FOUR fireplaces!
- · Gleaming and well cared for pine hardwoods.
- · Gourmet kitchen with beautiful granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, dark toffee stained 54' maple cabinets.
- · Romantic Master Suite is like a hotel getaway: has a fireplace, heated floors in the luxurious bathroom, extra large shower with glass and stone.
- · Oversized back yard, well landscaped.
On the same street at700 Louise Avenue is another single family home for $600,000. That price has been reduced by $25,000 and it buys you 4 beds/3 baths and over 3,000 sq.ft. of living space. MLS/ID: 901697
The home also offers:
- · The Classic 1930's bungalow style.
- · Gorgeous refinished hardwood floors, with thick floor boards, & crown molding.
- · An oversized kitchen with tile floors, new cabinetry, & granite countertops.
- · Master suite has a dressing closet, spa-like master bath with tile, granite counter tops, and a grand tile shower with multiple shower heads.
- · Outside the beautifully finished backyard has a swimming pool!
Those charming old boarding houses in the area have been renovated into nice new places to live but still have that old style feel. Also, the townhome and condominium communities that have entered the Elizabeth neighborhood have the feel of living in something much more modern but give one the location of old. Next post, we’ll see what they have to offer!
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