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542 Lamar Ave Charlotte, NC 28204
$1,215,000
CLOSEDBeds
5
Baths
5
Sqft
4,004
Acres
0.24
Year
1935
Close Date
Aug 18, 2020
Property Type
Residential
Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Per Square Foot
$303
Date Listed
Jul 12, 2020
Description of 542 Lamar Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Listing details for 542 Lamar Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 : **MULTIPLE OFFERS-- HIGHEST AND BEST BY 7/19 @7pm **
Meticulously maintained & updated historic 5 bedroom/4.5 bath corner lot home in the heart of Elizabeth.Enter through the charming oversized front porch & you will find soaring 10' high ceilings on main level & newly finished pine hardwood floors.Tastefully renovated in 2004 by Banister Homes including spacious chef's eat-in kitchen with island open to possible eat in dining &/or family room space (w/fireplace).Glass doors overlook spacious outdoor living area & manicured backyard.Recently updated laundry room & 2 Mudrooms w/ ample cabinet storage space, large w/in pantry, formal dining room, living room. Private guest suite with clawfoot tub on first floor. Owners suite has 2 walk-in closets and soaking tub and large shower. Additional 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on 2nd level. Oversized loft also on 2nd floor. Flat, fenced backyard w/in ground irrigation, 2 car detached garage as well as storage shed. Walking distance to trolley!
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Listing Updated : 04-15-2026 at 2:25 PM EDT
Property Details
Property Overview
Listing Price
$1,199,900
MLS #ID
CAR3638537
Close Price
$1,215,000
Close Date
Aug 18, 2020
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Footage
4,004
Acres
0.24
Year
1935
Days on Site
198 Days
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single-Family
Price per Sq Ft
$303
Date Listed
Jul 12, 2020
Location
Street Address
542 Lamar Ave
City
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
County
Neighborhood / Subdivision
Driving Directions
South on 7th St from Uptown Charlotte. Left on Lamar Ave. Home is on the Right. Corner of Lamar Ave & Bay Street.
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Home Specification
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4 Full / 1 Half
Total Square Feet
4,004
Construction / Architecture
Year Built
1935
Style
Arts and Crafts
Construction Materials
Cedar Shake and Wood
Foundation
Crawl Space and Other - See Remarks
Roof
Shingle
New Construction
No
Price per Sq Ft
$303
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Lot Size (Acres)
0.24
Lot Dimensions
57x195x57x195
Interior Details
Interior Features
Attic Stairs Pulldown, Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s) and Walk-In Pantry
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Wall Oven and Warming Drawer
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile and Wood
Fireplace
No
Fireplace Features
Family Room
Heating
Central and Zoned
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s) and Zoned
Exterior Details
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Garage, On Street and Parking Space(s)
Patio & Porch Features
Front Porch, Patio and Side Porch
Exterior Features
In-Ground Irrigation
Fencing
None
Water Source
City
Sewer
Public Sewer
Taxes, HOA & Financing
HOA Fee Includes
None
Room Details
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Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: CAR3638537
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Exact number$2,845,000
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Your home value estimate $1.62M – $2.46M
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Property History
DateEventPrice
8/18/2020
Sold
$1,215,000 +1.3%
$303/sqft
Source:
Canopy MLS #CAR3638537
Canopy MLS #CAR3638537 7/12/2020
Listed for sale
$1,199,900 +40.3%
$300/sqft
Source:Canopy MLS #CAR3638537
Canopy MLS #CAR3638537 3/21/2014
Sold
$855,000 -2.7%
$214/sqft
Source:Canopy MLS #CAR2203894
Canopy MLS #CAR2203894 1/27/2014
Listed for sale
$879,000
$220/sqft
Source:Canopy MLS #CAR2203894
Canopy MLS #CAR2203894Location of 542 Lamar Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
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