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$590,000

2116 Poplar Ridge Drive
Monroe, NC 28110
Listed by Jackie Kelly · COMPASS
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,849 sqft
Year built
2019

About this home

2116 Poplar Ridge Dr, Monroe, NC 28110 offers the kind of charm that makes you feel at home before you've even unpacked a box. Located in the desirable Ellington Downs neighborhood and Weddington School District, this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers 2,849 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, blending everyday comfort, functionality, and style with neighborhood amenities you will love. Inside, the welcoming floor plan offers both connected living and comfortable spaces to gather. The formal dining room creates a beautiful setting for dinners and celebrations, while the open-concept living areas make everyday life feel easy and inviting. The kitchen is designed to be the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large island, an eat-in dining area, and a generous pantry. Whether you're enjoying morning coffee, helping with homework, or gathering with friends, there's plenty of room for everyone. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite feels like a private retreat with double sinks, a glass-enclosed shower, and a walk-in closet that connects directly to the laundry room. The additional bathrooms are equally well-appointed, including a convenient double-entry bathroom designed to make busy mornings run a little smoother. With five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, the home offers flexible space for family, guests, a home office, or whatever your lifestyle requires. Outside, the fully fenced backyard provides a private place to relax, play, and entertain. Professional landscaping and an installed water drainage system add thoughtful function to the outdoor space, while the expanded patio creates plenty of room for grilling, gathering, or enjoying a quiet evening outside. The widened driveway and basketball hoop add even more everyday convenience and fun, creating a space where memories can happen just as easily outdoors as they do inside. Thoughtful upgrades throughout the home add comfort you'll appreciate every day, including UV window tinting on all back windows, a whole-house water filtration system, and overhead garage storage to help keep everything organized without sacrificing valuable space. Beyond the property itself, Ellington Downs offers desirable community amenities including an outdoor pool, playground, sidewalks, and walking trails. Spend sunny afternoons at the community pool, let the kids burn off energy at the playground, or take an evening stroll through the neighborhood. It's the kind of community that makes it easy to get outside, connect with neighbors, and enjoy where you live. For buyers searching for 5-bedroom homes in Monroe, NC, homes in the Weddington School District, or homes with a community pool and neighborhood amenities, 2116 Poplar Ridge Dr brings together space, thoughtful updates, outdoor living, and a strong sense of community. It's more than a beautiful house, it's a home that's been cared for and thoughtfully improved to make everyday life feel a little better.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4401651
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Ellington Downs
Status
Active
Days on market
46
On market date
July 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
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
Benton Heights Elementary
5.86 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
500
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Union County Public Schools
Middle
Sun Valley Middle
2.33 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,067
Student:teacher ratio
19.4:1
District
Union County Public Schools
High
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
5.55 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
809
Student:teacher ratio
18.4:1
District
Union County Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Monroe'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).

11
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 46 days -- 40 fewer days than Monroe's current average of 86 days.
For reference, the median list price across 526 active listings in Monroe right now is $425,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$118,000 down
$472,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,061
Property tax (est.)$492
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 25, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.