Welcome to 1733 Merry Oaks Road, tucked into one of Charlotte's most sought-after in-town corridors, where mid-century charm meets the energy of the thriving Plaza Midwood and Chantilly neighborhoods just minutes from your front door. The home's classic 1952 brick exterior is framed by mature crape myrtles and generous tree canopy, giving the property a sense of privacy and permanence that newer construction simply cannot replicate. A wide, flat front lawn stretches to the street, offering curb presence that feels grounded and quietly confident in the best tradition of this era's Charlotte bungalows. Step inside and the compact, efficient floor plan of 1,212 square feet reveals itself as thoughtfully scaled rather than small. The living area anchors the front of the home, drawing natural light through front-facing windows that look out onto the leafy yard. The layout flows naturally toward the kitchen, which serves as the functional heart of the home, connecting daily living to the rear of the property with ease. Two well-proportioned bedrooms sit toward the quieter end of the home, each offering the kind of solid construction and thick walls characteristic of mid-century builds. A single full bath serves both rooms, positioned for practical access from either space. The bones here are honest and durable, and the single-level layout means everything you need lives on one floor, with no stairs to navigate. Outside, the lot provides genuine breathing room. The mature tree canopy wraps the rear of the property, creating a naturally shaded yard with real potential for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying a Charlotte evening under the cover of old-growth branches. The setback from the street and the corner-adjacent positioning give the yard a sense of openness that is increasingly rare at this price point inside the loop. The location is the story here. Merry Oaks Road sits at the intersection of some of Charlotte's most dynamic neighborhoods, placing you minutes from the independent restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques of Plaza Midwood, the greenway access points along Little Sugar Creek, and the connectivity of Central Avenue. Chantilly, NoDa, and Midtown are all within easy reach, and the sense of community in this pocket of 28205 is something residents talk about and stay for. Solid, honest, and address-perfectly positioned, this is the rare in-town opportunity that rewards vision.
Country Club Heights, located between Plaza Midwood and Eastway, is a residential and historic Charlotte neighborhood with early-20th-century bungalows and a leafy, park-threaded street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Central Avenue corridor near The Plaza, where corner markets, coffee counters, and low-key eateries set a steady, walkable rhythm. Community pillars nearby include Petra’s Bar, Snug Harbor, and the historic Plaza Theatre. Side streets mix brick cottages with mid-century ranch homes and deep front lawns. Little Sugar Creek Greenway and nearby parks shape daily routes for walking and cycling. The feel stays calm, with nightlife and galleries close enough to register without taking over.
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Market insights
1733 Merry Oaks Rd · $435,000
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 55 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$435,000
Median sale price in this area is $513,316. (18% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Six rooms
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside the home
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Concrete road frontage
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Entry level: main
Parking
No garage
No designated parking
Construction
Site-built home
Vinyl exterior
Crawl space foundation
Utilities
City water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No HOA
Electricity and solar
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The N1-B Zoning District allows for the development of residential dwellings on lots of 8,000 sq ft or greater. The N1-B Zoning District is typically applied to established neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
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