208 Wales Avenue - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Covered Front Porch - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Living Room - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Living Room - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Living Room - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Dining Area - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Dining Area - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Kitchen - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Kitchen - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Kitchen - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Kitchen - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Office/Bedroom 5 - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Office/Bedroom 5 - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Full Bathroom - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Bedroom 2 - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Primary Bedroom - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Primary Bedroom - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Primary Bedroom - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Primary Bathroom - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Primary Closet - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Bedroom 3 - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Full Bathroom Upstairs - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Full Bathroom Upstairs - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Bedroom 4 - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Family Room - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Family Room - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Family Room - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Rear Upper Deck - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Patio - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Exterior View - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Backyard - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
Storage Shed with Workbench - 208 Wales Avenue, Charlotte
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$1,499,000

208 Wales Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209
Listed by Melissa Murphy · Helen Adams Realty
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
3,424 sqft
Year built
1941

About this home

Stunning cottage nestled on a quiet street in highly desirable Myers Park. Completely renovated in 2007 by renowned architect Ruard Veltman, this home showcases exceptional craftsmanship and high-end finishes throughout. Recent upgrades include a brand NEW architectural shingle roof, a NEW air conditioning unit and furnace, improvements in the crawlspace based on structural engineer recommendations (reports available upon request). Home SOLD AS IS. A charming front porch welcomes you, setting the tone for the thoughtfully designed interior. The main level features NEWLY refinished hardwood floors, extensive crown molding, and a gracious layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The inviting living room features a gas fireplace with an English fire basket and flows seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen. Designed for both function and style, the kitchen and dining area includes bluestone countertops, custom cabinetry with designer hardware, a farmhouse sink with polished nickel Rohl faucet, quilted steel backsplash, upholstered accent panel with nailhead trim, and a French Lacanche 5-burner gas cooktop with electric oven. The primary suite on the main level opens to a private terrace. It includes dual walk-in closets with custom upholstered doors accented with nailhead trim. The luxurious bath offers dual vanities with concrete countertops and nickel faucets, a travertine-tiled walk-in shower with bench, rain shower faucet and a separate water closet. Also on the main level is a secondary bedroom and a versatile office that could serve as a fifth bedroom. The office includes built-in cabinetry with antique brass hardware and a concealed washer/dryer. A hall bath features a Jacuzzi tub/shower with tile surround and a vanity with concrete countertop. Upstairs, there are NEW carpets throughout, a spacious family room that opens to NEW upstairs decking and staircase leading to NEW brick patio running along the whole side of the house. Two additional bedrooms feature charming Dutch doors and share a beautifully appointed bath. One bedroom includes a built-in upholstered twin bed with a trundle while the other offers a custom fabric headboard. The upper-level bath is a true retreat with a marble-tiled walk-in shower, Kohler soaking tub, dual vanities with concrete countertops, woven wood tile accent wall, linen closet, and a separate water closet. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a fenced yard, copper roof over kitchen, garden shed, NEW patio, deck, and staircase perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional features include home speaker system (living room, kitchen, primary suite, and outdoor areas), custom grass blinds in most rooms and new landscaping and tree trimming. Neighborhood amenities: Freedom Park, Greenway, Park Road Shopping Center, Reids, cute shops and dining on Selwyn Ave.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4374743
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Myers Park
Status
Active
Days on market
128
On market date
May 14, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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.

Elementary
Selwyn Elementary
0.64 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
618
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Middle
Alexander Graham Middle
0.77 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
1,270
Student:teacher ratio
17.9:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
High
Cato Middle College High School
8.77 mi away · Grades 11-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
166
Student:teacher ratio
41.5:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Charlotte's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

84
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.5 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks11
Schools16
Transit stops20
Pharmacies3

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Charlotte, from live MLS data.

On the market 128 days -- 60 more days than Charlotte's current average of 68 days.
For reference, the median list price across 5,694 active listings in Charlotte right now is $359,940.

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$299,800 down
$1,199,200 loan
Principal & interest$7,778
Property tax (est.)$1,249
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 10 days ago.

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