303 Sylvania Avenue, Charlotte, NC
$1,075,000 · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths · 3,471 sq ft · built 1916
Listing courtesy of Redfin Corporation (Lilliah Moseley). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
Beautifully updated 1916 home in the heart of Lockwood, moments from Camp North End, Optimist Hall, the light rail, local breweries, and Uptown Charlotte. With 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, generous living space, and a thoughtful 2009 addition, this historic home offers rare scale, character, and flexibility. Enjoy skyline views from the rebuilt upper balcony, a freshly stained front porch with swing, and a fully rebuilt back deck designed for outdoor living. The home also features a main-level secondary suite, dedicated office/studio, wet bar, original two-sided fireplace, and detached garage. Recent improvements include electrical safety/panel upgrades, crawlspace encapsulation and structural improvements, refreshed interior/exterior paint, new landscaping, replacement of the downstairs heating and cooling system, and a rebuilt front retaining wall. A standout Lockwood home blending historic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location.
Price in context
- Asking $310 per square foot.
- That is 31% below the $449 median across 409 active $1.5M+ homes in Charlotte.
- 388th highest asking price of 409 active $1.5M+ homes in Charlotte.
- 264th largest by living area of the 390 with a recorded size.
- Reduced $20,000 (1.8%) from the original $1,095,000 asking price.
- 36 days on the market, listed 2026-07-31.
- County tax assessment $847,100; the asking price is 1.27× the assessed value.
Location
Neighborhood: Lockwood, Mecklenburg County, ZIP 28206.
Straight-line distances
- Uptown Charlotte: 1.3 mi
- Charlotte Country Club: 2.6 mi
- SouthPark Mall: 6.1 mi
- Wilson Air Center (private aviation, CLT): 6.2 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 6.7 mi
- Quail Hollow Club: 9.3 mi
Assigned schools
- Elementary: Highland
- Middle: Martin Luther King Jr
- High: Garinger
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Fiber Cement
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Bathrooms
- 4 full, 1 half
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior
- Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Kitchen & appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Parking
- Detached Garage, On Street
- View
- City
- Lot
- Corner Lot, Level, Wooded, Views
- County
- Mecklenburg
Comparable homes on the market
- 442 Sylvania Avenue, Charlotte — $1,349,000, 4 bd, 3,428 sq ft, also in Lockwood
- 417 Plymouth Avenue, Charlotte — $1,199,900, 4 bd, 3,037 sq ft, also in Lockwood
- 413 Plymouth Avenue, Charlotte — $1,299,900, 5 bd, 3,454 sq ft, also in Lockwood
- 1412 N Caldwell Street, Charlotte — $1,345,000, 4 bd, 3,738 sq ft, 0.6 mi away
- 1418 N Caldwell Street, Charlotte — $1,075,000, 4 bd, 2,962 sq ft, 0.6 mi away
- 812 E 19th Street, Charlotte — $1,398,000, 5 bd, 3,939 sq ft, 0.8 mi away
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.