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.
Lockwood, located between Plaza Midwood and NoDa, is a residential and industrial Charlotte neighborhood with rail-side grit and pocket blocks of older homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around North Davidson Street near the rail corridor, where murals, light-industrial bays, and small creative workspaces set the tone. Camp North End and the Historic Rosedale plantation anchor local culture with events, galleries, and grounds that shape the area’s rhythm. Housing reads as a mix of modest mid-century houses and newer infill, with warehouse silhouettes at the edges. Side streets feel quieter, while the main corridors carry the city’s north-side momentum. Green space and trails nearby add a practical outdoor counterpoint to the built landscape.
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Offer insights
303 Sylvania Ave · $1,075,000
$1.06M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.06M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
75 days
The average home goes pending in 59 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Kitchen island
Pantry and walk-in pantry
Wet bar
16 total rooms
Fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms total — four upstairs and one on the main level
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric cooktop
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Heat pump
Central air
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Balcony
Deck
Front porch
Corner lot with views
Level, wooded lot
Road access is publicly maintained (paved and dirt sections)
Home design
Single-family residence
Two levels
Site-built construction
Fiber cement exterior
Crawl space foundation
Zoned N1-C
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
On-street parking
Construction
Site-built construction
Fiber cement siding
Crawl space foundation
Utilities
City water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No HOA
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Don't miss this beautifully renovated 1916 home in hot, hot, Lockewood! Walk to Camp North End, Optimist Hall, light rail, and local breweries. Enjoy city views of Uptown from your primary bedroom balcony, or wave to your neighbors from the swing on your huge, inviting front porch. An addition in 2009 makes this one of the largest historic homes in the neighborhood, complete with 2 car detached garage, second primary bedroom and bath downstairs, studio/office, wet bar, brand new stainless kitchen appliances, two-sided original fireplace, large rear deck, beautiful new landscaping, and recently renovated primary bathroom. Truly a must-see home in an amazing location!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3492098
Jun 13, 2019
Sold
$490,000
$141/sq ft
May 10, 2019
Contingent
—
Apr 25, 2019
Listed
$500,000
$144/sq ft
+31
This custom 1916 home, rebuilt by Lane Cloninger, features an open floorplan with 10 foot ceilings down and 9 foot ceilings up with a vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom. Master is complete with view of city skyline and Juliette balcony. Other features include original wood burning fireplace, fenced yard and drive with automatic gate, 42" cabinets in the kitchen, granite countertops, stainless appliances, wet bar, and surround sound set-up. Walk to CAMP North End, BoA Stadium, Music Factory and the light rail. Come snag a corner lot in this hot neighborhood while you can!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2
Oct 2, 2017
Price Changed
$500,000
$144/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2210352
Jul 17, 2014
Sold
$355,000
$102/sq ft
Jun 4, 2014
Contingent
—
Feb 28, 2014
Listed
$379,000
$109/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1
Nov 4, 2013
Price Changed
$389,000
$112/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #935618
Apr 21, 2010
Listed
$394,000
$114/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 25, 2005
Sold
$116,000
$33/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 2003
Sold
$95,000
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 2002
Sold
$85,000
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 11, 1996
Sold
$58,000
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 28, 1994
Sold
$29,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,670 (+1.6%)
$250,000 + $597,100
$847,100
2024
$6,568 (+3.4%)
$250,000 + $597,100
$847,100
2023
$6,353 (+34.6%)
$250,000 + $597,100
$847,100
2022
$4,720 (+0.2%)
$250,000 + $597,100
$847,100
2021
$4,709 (+0.2%)
$80,000 + $396,100
$476,100
2020
$4,702 (+0.3%)
$80,000 + $396,100
$476,100
2019
$4,686 (+42.7%)
$80,000 + $396,100
$476,100
2018
$3,284 (+1.7%)
$80,000 + $396,100
$476,100
2017
$3,230 (+0.7%)
$25,500 + $219,200
$244,700
2015
$3,209 (+12.8%)
$25,500 + $219,200
$244,700
2014
$2,846
2013
$2,847 (−14.4%)
2012
$3,327 (−2.1%)
$25,500 + $191,300
$216,800
2011
$3,398
$30,000 + $236,300
$266,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,350
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,350
Year built
1916
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mecklenburg County
APN
07901301
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
N1-C
Neighborhood 1 Zoning District
The N1-C Zoning District allows for the development of residential dwellings on lots of 6,000 sq ft or greater. The N1-C Zoning District is typically applied to established neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
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, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% 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 • 28206
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Charlotte. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.1 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 303 Sylvania Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $690,000 and $1,240,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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