Single Family Residence at 231 Oaklawn Drive, Lowell
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$299,900

231 Oaklawn Drive
Lowell, NC 28098
Listed by Stephen Parton · Venture Realty, LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
1,215 sqft
Year built
1968

About this home

Charming Full-Brick Ranch in the McAdenville/Lowell Area! Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom brick ranch situated on a desirable corner lot in a fantastic location near McAdenville, famously known as Christmas Town USA! This home combines the timeless durability of classic brick construction with modern updates throughout. The interior has been tastefully remodeled, featuring an updated kitchen, refreshed bathrooms with new vanities and accessories, luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring, updated lighting and ceiling fans, new interior and exterior doors, modern fixtures, and kitchen appliances. Exterior improvements include a fresh painted-brick finish, updated exterior trim, replacement windows, and a newly poured concrete walkway. The approximately 20-foot-wide concrete driveway installed within the last 10 years, still looks like new! Also there’s an attached 1 car carport, all providing ample parking and room to play! Enjoy the fenced backyard, complete with a 12' x 16' workshop/outbuilding offering excellent space for hobbies, storage, or projects. With its attractive updates, generous parking, and convenient location, this home offers a wonderful blend of character, functionality, and modern comfort. Classic brick construction, thoughtful updates, and a location you'll love—come see what makes this home so special!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4436379
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Avondale
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
October 26, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1.5
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
McAdenville Elementary
0.84 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
179
Student:teacher ratio
13.8:1
District
Gaston County Schools
Middle
Holbrook Middle
1.01 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
751
Student:teacher ratio
18.8:1
District
Gaston County Schools
High
Gaston Early College High School
6.75 mi away · Grades 9-13
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
238
Student:teacher ratio
23.8:1
District
Gaston County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Lowell'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).

44
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
65 / 100
Restaurants & cafes18
Grocery stores3
Parks1
Schools2
Transit stops0
Pharmacies1

Market position

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

On the market 0 days -- 95 fewer days than Lowell's current average of 95 days.
For reference, the median list price across 21 active listings in Lowell right now is $275,000.

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$1,956/mo
$59,980 down
$239,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,556
Property tax (est.)$250
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 9 hr ago.

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