$649,900
About this home
Looking for a 4-bed custom home in Monroe with acreage, no HOA, and room to spread out? This custom built ranch in The Homestead offers 2,801 square feet, a huge fenced backyard, insulated 3-car drive-through garage, office, and sunroom on a large 2.47-acre corner lot. Built in 2023 with energy-efficient construction, this move-in ready home blends comfort, functionality, and privacy. Welcome to 5301 Garden Gate Drive, a beautifully designed custom built ranch home offering space, quality construction, and flexible living on a large corner lot in The Homestead. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home combines modern finishes with thoughtful upgrades and no HOA. Features include: • 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms • 2,801 square feet of single-level living • Large 2.47-acre fenced corner lot • Open floor plan with abundant natural light • Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, center island, and ample cabinetry • Dedicated office/flex space • Bright sunroom overlooking the backyard • Large primary suite with oversized walk-in closet • Custom built with 2x6 exterior walls for added insulation and energy efficiency • Fully insulated 3-car garage with abundant lighting • Front and rear garage doors creating convenient drive-through access to the backyard • Detached storage shed • No HOA dues
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4382956
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- The Homestead
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 17
- On market date
- May 20, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
- District
- Union County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 817
- Student:teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
- District
- Union County Public Schools
- 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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 14, 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.