$399,000

About this home

Welcome to 1733 Merry Oaks Road, tucked into one of Charlotte's most sought-after in-town corridors, where mid-century charm meets the energy of the thriving Plaza Midwood and Chantilly neighborhoods just minutes from your front door. The home's classic 1952 brick exterior is framed by mature crape myrtles and generous tree canopy, giving the property a sense of privacy and permanence that newer construction simply cannot replicate. A wide, flat front lawn stretches to the street, offering curb presence that feels grounded and quietly confident in the best tradition of this era's Charlotte bungalows. Step inside and the compact, efficient floor plan of 880 square feet reveals itself as thoughtfully scaled rather than small. The living area anchors the front of the home, drawing natural light through front-facing windows that look out onto the leafy yard. The layout flows naturally toward the kitchen, which serves as the functional heart of the home, connecting daily living to the rear of the property with ease. Two well-proportioned bedrooms sit toward the quieter end of the home, each offering the kind of solid construction and thick walls characteristic of mid-century builds. A single full bath serves both rooms, positioned for practical access from either space. The bones here are honest and durable, and the single-level layout means everything you need lives on one floor, with no stairs to navigate. Outside, the lot provides genuine breathing room. The mature tree canopy wraps the rear of the property, creating a naturally shaded yard with real potential for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying a Charlotte evening under the cover of old-growth branches. The setback from the street and the corner-adjacent positioning give the yard a sense of openness that is increasingly rare at this price point inside the loop. The location is the story here. Merry Oaks Road sits at the intersection of some of Charlotte's most dynamic neighborhoods, placing you minutes from the independent restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques of Plaza Midwood, the greenway access points along Little Sugar Creek, and the connectivity of Central Avenue. Chantilly, NoDa, and Midtown are all within easy reach, and the sense of community in this pocket of 28205 is something residents talk about and stay for. Solid, honest, and address-perfectly positioned, this is the rare in-town opportunity that rewards vision.

Property details

MLS

Canopy MLS

MLS #

CAR4426385

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

Country Club Heights

Status

Active

Days on market

6

On market date

October 6, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

1

Garage spaces

N/A

Parking spaces

N/A

Lot size

N/A

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.