SOLD NOV 3, 2026

Sold on nov 2026

$1,607,975

•

2,906

sq ft

1538 Sterling Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209

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Rare opportunity to renovate or build your dream home on a beautiful, private .31-acre lot bordering Freedom Park’s greenspace. This charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers nearly 3,000 square feet with a custom pool built in 2019. Enjoy the peaceful, wooded setting steps away from the path that leads to the greenway and Freedom Park, while being minutes from the shops and restaurants of East Boulevard, Park Road Shopping Center, and less than 3 miles from Uptown Charlotte. An exceptional opportunity to create your own vision on one of Myers Park’s most coveted streets! Home and Pool are Sold As Is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$553Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Janelle Lenhart • Helen Adams Realty

Listed by Melissa Murphy • Helen Adams Realty

Contact: jlenhart@helenadamsrealty.com

Bought with Cat Long • COMPASS

Bought with Meghan Hampton • COMPASS

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4420144

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Market trends in 28209, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.8%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$815K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

2 days MoM

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Sale and tax history for 1538 Sterling Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4420144

Nov 3, 2026

Sold

$1,607,975

$553/sq ft

Sep 18, 2026

Pending

—

Sep 2, 2026

Listed

$1,800,000

$619/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4420191

Nov 3, 2026

Sold

$1,607,975

$553/sq ft

Sep 18, 2026

Pending

—

Sep 2, 2026

Listed

$1,800,000

$619/sq ft

+12

Public Records

Mar 23, 2016

Sold

$736,000

$253/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3095623

Mar 23, 2016

Sold

$735,850

$253/sq ft

Feb 15, 2016

Contingent

—

Oct 31, 2015

Delisted

—

Oct 18, 2015

Price Changed

$759,000

$261/sq ft

Aug 3, 2015

Price Changed

$799,000

$275/sq ft

Jun 25, 2015

Listed

$839,000

$289/sq ft

+19

Charming cape cod old brick home with additions and updates in the '70s, '80s & '90s, this spacious Sterling Road home is ready for your updates and personal touches. A wonderful opportunity to customize a classic Myers Park home. Tons of curb appeal, slate roof, covered back porch & large deck, overlooks a private backyard, backs up to Freedom Park. Well cared for home w/large living areas,lots of closets, beautiful hardwood floors, crown moulding, 8' ceilings and 2 fireplaces on the main floor

Public Records

May 1, 1989

Sold

$238,000

$82/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,745 (+1.5%)

$1,023,800 + $93,800

$1,117,600

2024

$8,616 (+3.3%)

$1,023,800 + $93,800

$1,117,600

2023

$8,337

$1,023,800 + $93,800

$1,117,600

2022

$8,341 (+0.1%)

$1,023,800 + $93,800

$1,117,600

2021

$8,330

$777,000 + $74,300

$851,300

2020

$8,322 (+0.2%)

$777,000 + $74,300

$851,300

2019

$8,307 (+10.6%)

$777,000 + $74,300

$851,300

2018

$7,511 (+1.5%)

$777,000 + $74,300

$851,300

2017

$7,401 (+3.6%)

$342,000 + $224,900

$566,900

2015

$7,145 (+0.5%)

$342,000 + $206,800

$548,800

2014

$7,110 (−4.6%)

$342,000 + $206,800

$548,800

2012

$7,451 (−1.9%)

$342,000 + $206,800

$548,800

2011

$7,595

$427,500 + $173,600

$601,100

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.31 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

2,940

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mecklenburg County

APN

15105302

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 2
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Level: Upper

Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Kitchen

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Room Count: 9
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R3

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.31
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Dilworth
Middle Or Junior High School: Sedgefield
High School: Myers Park

Location Information
Directions: From East Blvd., turn on Maryland Ave., Right on Sterling Road. Home is on right side.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,940
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Mecklenburg County
APN: 15105302

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 1

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2906
Living Area: 2906
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,906
Sq. Ft. Upper: 849
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2057
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One and One Half

Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100595
Buyer Team Mls Id: R21898
CoBuyer Team ID: TM100595
CoBuyer Team Key: 115239534
CoBuyer Team MlsId: R21898
CoBuyer Team Name: Hampton Long Team
CoList Team ID: TM100673
CoList Team Key: 119539823
CoList Team Mls Id: R40666
List Team ID: TM100673
List Team Mls Id: R40666

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Schools

Sedgefield Elementary

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.5mi

Sedgefield Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

4/10

Myers Park High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

7/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Charlotte, NC • 28209

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Sun exposure

73/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Home values near 1538 Sterling Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1512 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2176 Sq. Ft.	$1,447,962
1533 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4144 Sq. Ft.	$2,387,792
1608 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$3,547,739
1539 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4274 Sq. Ft.	$2,526,634
1605 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4637 Sq. Ft.	$3,000,191
1527 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4669 Sq. Ft.	$2,080,273
1521 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5647 Sq. Ft.	$3,547,363

Address	Redfin Estimate
1532 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5714 Sq. Ft.	$2,454,996
1604 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5880 Sq. Ft.	$3,810,946
1600 Sterling Road Unit 2, Charlotte, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1066 Sq. Ft.	$456,150
1601 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5051 Sq. Ft.	$3,082,491
1609 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1814 Sq. Ft.	$1,493,180
1572 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4904 Sq. Ft.	$3,055,562
1515 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4045 Sq. Ft.	$2,707,812

Address	Redfin Estimate
1526 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1976 Sq. Ft.	$1,387,237
1612 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2920 Sq. Ft.	$1,598,303
1509 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2132 Sq. Ft.	$1,488,593
1500 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,221,389
1518 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6055 Sq. Ft.	$3,205,238
1573 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3687 Sq. Ft.	$2,661,597
1600 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5273 Sq. Ft.	$3,220,262

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