
$249,900 $366/sqft
401 Skyland Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28205
2 bd · 1 ba · 682 sqft · 1925 · 16 d ago
Elizabeth Acres sits in Charlotte’s inner southeast edge with a distinctly established, in-town feel.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Elizabeth Acres, Charlotte
Elizabeth Acres sits in Charlotte’s inner southeast edge with a distinctly established, in-town feel. The streets here mix older cottages, classic bungalows, and newer custom builds, so the neighborhood reads as layered rather than uniform. You’ll see a range of eras and price points, but the common thread is a residential setting close to the city’s core, with plenty of momentum around Skyland and Orange.
"Close to the center city energy, with a residential character that still feels rooted and practical."
This is a single-family community at heart, and the housing stock tells a clear story. Early homes from the 1920s and 1930s still anchor the area, while more recent construction has added modern farmhouse and craftsman-inspired homes with open layouts, covered porches, fenced yards, and upgraded kitchens. Many homes feature brick exteriors, and the newer properties lean into architectural detail with high ceilings, glass doors, and expanded outdoor living spaces.
Lot sizes are generally manageable, which gives the neighborhood a more intimate streetscape and keeps maintenance straightforward. The overall feel is urban-residential: not sprawling, not overly formal, and very much shaped by its proximity to Charlotte’s central neighborhoods.
Daily life here is tied to convenience. Listings repeatedly point to quick access to shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, parks, greenway access, and local museums. The area also connects naturally to nearby neighborhoods like Elizabeth, Eastover, Cotswold, Myers Park, and Plaza Midwood, giving residents a wide choice of dining and errands without a long drive.
"A neighborhood for people who want city access, familiar streets, and a wide mix of nearby destinations."
There is no consistent community amenity package to center the story around, but the surrounding district fills that role well. The appeal is less about gated features and more about being near the places people actually use day to day.
Elizabeth Acres is best understood as part of Charlotte’s central eastside corridor, close to Uptown and within easy reach of Midtown, Cotswold, SouthPark, and Plaza Midwood. Several listings describe the area as minutes from Uptown Charlotte, with one noting a 5-minute trip to uptown and another emphasizing a short walk to Mint Museum Randolph and Briar Creek Greenway. Public remarks also place the neighborhood close to the hospital, Starbucks, and the broader Plaza Midwood activity area.
School references consistently point to Alexander Graham Middle and Myers Park High, with Myers Park High mentioned repeatedly in listing remarks and community data. That school alignment is one of the neighborhood’s defining anchors, especially for buyers looking for an established Charlotte address with central-city convenience and familiar school names.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Charlotte
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17 recently sold in Elizabeth Acres, Charlotte
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Feb 23 2026 | $400,000 | 277 | 2,346 sq ft | 74.1% | $171 |
| | Feb 23 2026 | $250,000 | 228 | 1,225 sq ft | 87.7% | $204 |
| | Feb 23 2026 | $181,250 | 228 | 1,225 sq ft | 63.6% | $148 |
| | Feb 3 2026 | $1,010,000 | 118 | 3,324 sq ft | 101.1% | $304 |
| | Apr 21 2025 | $330,000 | 199 | 1,228 sq ft | 100.0% | $269 |
| | Jan 18 2024 | $795,000 | 28 | 2,594 sq ft | 100.6% | $306 |
| | Nov 30 2023 | $260,000 | 57 | 945 sq ft | 86.7% | $275 |
| | Aug 7 2023 | $245,000 | 41 | 968 sq ft | 98.0% | $253 |
| | Jun 26 2023 | $800,000 | 38 | 2,611 sq ft | 103.2% | $306 |
| | May 5 2023 | $157,500 | 25 | 938 sq ft | 131.3% | $168 |
| | Mar 15 2022 | $190,000 | 25 | — | 172.7% | — |
| | Jul 26 2021 | $285,000 | 47 | 1,355 sq ft | 103.6% | $210 |
| | May 13 2021 | $300,000 | 16 | 1,344 sq ft | 100.0% | $223 |
| | Mar 29 2017 | $75,000 | 20 | 1,008 sq ft | 100.0% | $74 |
| | Mar 29 2017 | $100,000 | 16 | 1,609 sq ft | 105.3% | $62 |
| | Jan 13 2016 | $75,000 | 149 | 1,344 sq ft | 93.9% | $56 |
| | Dec 7 2012 | $35,000 | 99 | 1,028 sq ft | 87.7% | $34 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Elizabeth Acres, Charlotte
Elizabeth Acres median sale price is $330,000.
+3 outside price range.
The Elizabeth Acres real estate market shows balanced market conditions. Homes typically sell within 52 days. With 1 active listing and 4 homes sold in the past year, a healthy balance exists between buyers and sellers.