8700 Challis Farm Road, Charlotte, NC
$2,200,000 · 6 bedrooms · 7 baths · 8,342 sq ft · built 1994
Listing courtesy of Corcoran HM Properties (Susan May). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
This stately home is located in the exclusive gated neighborhood of Challis Farm. Impressive curb appeal with views of the lake from the side yard. 8700 Challis Farm offers over 8000 sq feet with heavy moldings and wainscoting. The double front porch leads into the grand foyer flanked by the living and dining rooms. Gorgeous family rooms with fireplaces. There is a keeping room off of the kitchen, along with a separate breakfast room overlooking the pool. The pool area has multiple entertainment opportunities, including a covered porch with a fireplace and a separate grilling area. The upper level offers 4 bedrooms with updated bathrooms. The third floor has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and a central family room. In addition, there is a lower level with a bonus room, bathroom, wine cellar and additional storage that could be used for a golf cart. Over the garage there is a large bonus/play room or mother in law suite, complete with a full bath and a built in desk. It could also be the perfect home office. There is a community dock with paddle board, kayak and, small boat ramp for residents. There is a neighborhood park in the neighborhood. The home comes with an elevator, generator and has a 3 car garage.
Price in context
- Asking $264 per square foot.
- That is 41% below the $449 median across 409 active $1.5M+ homes in Charlotte.
- 122nd highest asking price of 409 active $1.5M+ homes in Charlotte.
- 19th largest by living area of the 390 with a recorded size.
- Reduced $495,000 (18.4%) from the original $2,695,000 asking price.
- 82 days on the market, listed 2026-06-03.
- County tax assessment $2,237,900; the asking price is 0.98× the assessed value.
- HOA dues $550 (quarterly).
Location
Neighborhood: Challis Farm, Mecklenburg County, ZIP 28226.
Straight-line distances
- Quail Hollow Club: 2.2 mi
- SouthPark Mall: 4.5 mi
- Charlotte Country Club: 8.8 mi
- Uptown Charlotte: 9.7 mi
- Wilson Air Center (private aviation, CLT): 10.4 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 11.2 mi
Assigned schools
- Elementary: Mcalpine
- Middle: South Charlotte
- High: Ballantyne Ridge
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Levels
- Three
- Construction
- Brick Full
- Bathrooms
- 5 full, 2 half
- Basement
- Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior
- Built-in Features, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Kitchen & appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units
- Garage
- 3 spaces
- Parking
- Circular Driveway, Attached Garage
- Exterior
- Gas Grill, In-Ground Irrigation
- Pool
- In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
- Waterfront
- Boat Slip – Community, Paddlesport Launch Site - Community
- View
- Water, Year Round
- Lot
- Views
- Community
- Gated, Lake Access
- County
- Mecklenburg
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See it privately
Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.