Charlotte's midtown looks to be becoming one of the most vibrant locales in the city!  In the next couple years, some of Little Sugar Creek Greenway will be renewed, a new children's hospital will open it's doors, and work on a Ronald McDonald House should be under way.  Also in the near future is Pappas Properties and Collett & Associates' development of the Metropolitan, a $225 million mixed-use project featuring restraints, retail stores, office space and a variety of chic residential units.

 

This area will be urban, yet tranquil. The Little Sugar Creek Parkway will provide a mix of urban sophistication and a natural outdoor oasis for the area. Also nearby will be the new Carolinas Medical Center's, a 12-story, 234 bed Levine Children's Hospital and ICU Patient Tower. And while midtown already offers quick access to the center city, the new light rail project will only bolster this.  Developers have been busy building condos and other facilities along the 9.6 mile pair of tracks, which will carry electric powered trains from uptown to near Pineville and to the University City area.

 

Already planned to be in the middle of this is two trendy, high rise condo developments-Met Lofts and MetClub. The residents of these condos will be able to take their elevator down to great resteraunts, shopping, or a stroll along the greenway. Michael Smith, president of Charlotte Center City Partners said, "When we think in terms of the center city, bringing office space, retail and residential units to the city is great stuff! It's very congruent with the things that we're trying to accomplish as a city."

 

To learn more about the real estate opportunities in the midtown area contact me directly via my phone or email.

Each Month I will be featuring a few of my newest listings due to the interest I have received from my past clients in potential investment properties as well as to satisfy a friend or family member's relocation needs. If you or someone you know is interested in one of these properties, you may either contact me directly or go to LoriLord.com and click on the home.

 

MLS#656979:  3829 Thomas Ridge. This home is in the university area, but close to Hwy 485 and I-85.  It is also close to some of the best golf courses and new shopping and dining.  It features 4 bedrooms, 2 with hardwood floors and walk-in closets, one with double glass doors so as to use for an office, and the master has cathedral ceilings and a huge walk in closet.  Hardwood floors exist all throughout the downstairs, and there is an oversized patio overlooking a privacy fenced yard.  1750 sq ft for $160K!

 

MLS#645108:  7017 Providence Rd.  This is an estate- style home on 2½ acres in Union county.  The master is on the main floor with all the upgrades imaginable!  To name a few. it has granite countertops in the kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, a six-burner flat top stove, and a double baker's oven.  Upstairs are four additional bedrooms with a catwalk overlooking a huge great room.  Out back is an in-ground pool surrounded by professional landscaping and outdoor designed living, including a bricked covered terrace with custom ceiling fans.  Included with the house is a 3 car garage!  5403 sq ft for just $535K.

 

MLS#652267: 4917 Mesa Verde Dr.  This home has never been lived in.  It is brand new and STILL $20K below what this floor plan costs in the current phase.  It offers formal living and dining rooms, as well as a two story foyer and great room. There is a bedroom on the main level for guests (or an office) and a spacious, open kitchen boasting an eat-at-bar and a work-at-island with tile backsplash.  Hardwood floors exist all throughout the downstairs and four large bedrooms upstairs!  Located in South Charlotte off the Rea Rd area and in the new Ardrey Kell high school zone.  2874 sq ft for $405K!