Charming one and a half story, 4BR/3BA home on a private corner lot, on a quiet tree-lined street in Cotswold. Two spacious gathering areas with fireplaces connect to the sunny kitchen with breakfast room, bar, and separate dining room. Main-level primary suite offers three great closets and en suite bath with dual vanities, garden tub & shower. Second main-level BR with full bath is ideal for office, nursery or exercise. Upstairs includes 2 nice sized bedrooms & full bath. Enjoy the outdoor living areas which include deck and patio and features mature shade trees, fenced yard and storage shed. (New tree swing conveys!) Large utility/laundry room with side entrance adds flexibility (not in heated SF). Cotswold is thriving with new breweries, restaurants, retail & grocery options, all minutes from Uptown, SouthPark & Plaza Midwood. Perfect blend of community and convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$488Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ashley McMillan• Dickens Mitchener & Associates Inc
Welcome to this wonderful 1 1/2 story brick home on a quiet block in the heart of Cotswold. The home has been updated through the years and lives beautifully with a bright updated kitchen that overlooks a breakfast area and large family room with gas fireplace and built ins. There are mutiple spaces to entertain and work with a home office with french doors overlooking a deck and patio. The master is down with a spacious bath, dual vanities and walk in closet along with an additional bedroom and full bath with new lighting. The second floor has two nice sized freshly painted bedrooms and a hall bath. Recent updates include paint, lighting, cabinet hardware; sink faucet; new first floor ac; privacy fence; exterior lighting . (lanterns,landscape,motion); nest thermostat and landscaping. The large yard is lovely with mature trees and lots of space to dig in the dirt! Located on a beautiful quiet street in Cotswold, this is the perfect place to call home!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3164444
Jun 15, 2016
Sold
$625,000
$221/sq ft
May 6, 2016
Contingent
—
Apr 27, 2016
Price Changed
$624,900
$221/sq ft
Apr 12, 2016
Listed
$650,000
$230/sq ft
+19
Updated brick home on a flat, wooded lot w/mature trees, updated kitchen that opens to a Large Den w/Gas Fireplace, oversized office w/French Doors leading to a Spacious Deck & Patio great for Entertainment. Renovated Master Bath w/Double vanity-oversized Shower w/Sep. Tub. Roof 2010, upstairs HVAC 2015. Plantation Shutters & Hwd. floors. A great home in an ideal location.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3004203
Sep 29, 2014
Sold
$525,000
$186/sq ft
Sep 8, 2014
Contingent
—
Aug 18, 2014
Price Changed
$537,500
$190/sq ft
Jul 18, 2014
Relisted
—
Jun 13, 2014
Contingent
—
Jun 13, 2014
Price Changed
$550,000
$195/sq ft
May 7, 2014
Listed
$560,000
$198/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 2011
Sold
$440,000
$156/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #935093
Apr 22, 2010
Listed
$539,000
$191/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #906894
Dec 22, 2009
Listed
$549,000
$194/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #849675
Apr 3, 2009
Listed
$575,000
$203/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #771953
May 7, 2008
Listed
$625,000
$221/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 3, 2002
Sold
$430,000
$152/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1994
Sold
$193,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1978
Sold
$59,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,633 (+1.5%)
$580,000 + $392,600
$972,600
2024
$7,518 (+3.4%)
$580,000 + $392,600
$972,600
2023
$7,273 (+10.3%)
$580,000 + $392,600
$972,600
2022
$6,596 (+0.2%)
$580,000 + $392,600
$972,600
2021
$6,585 (+0.1%)
$385,000 + $285,500
$670,500
2020
$6,577 (+0.2%)
$385,000 + $285,500
$670,500
2019
$6,562 (+28.3%)
$385,000 + $285,500
$670,500
2018
$5,114 (+1.5%)
$385,000 + $285,500
$670,500
2017
$5,036 (+0.4%)
$170,000 + $214,200
$384,200
2015
$5,015 (+0.4%)
$170,000 + $214,200
$384,200
2014
$4,996
$170,000 + $214,200
$384,200
2013
$4,997 (+4.4%)
$170,000 + $214,200
$384,200
2012
$4,785 (−2.3%)
$170,000 + $214,200
$384,200
2011
$4,898
$170,000 + $215,900
$385,900
Tax history for 500 Ellsworth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,633 (+1.5%)
$580,000 + $392,600
$972,600
2024
$7,518 (+3.4%)
$580,000 + $392,600
$972,600
2023
$7,273 (+10.3%)
$580,000 + $392,600
$972,600
2022
$6,596 (+0.2%)
$580,000 + $392,600
$972,600
2021
$6,585 (+0.1%)
$385,000 + $285,500
$670,500
2020
$6,577 (+0.2%)
$385,000 + $285,500
$670,500
2019
$6,562 (+28.3%)
$385,000 + $285,500
$670,500
2018
$5,114 (+1.5%)
$385,000 + $285,500
$670,500
2017
$5,036 (+0.4%)
$170,000 + $214,200
$384,200
2015
$5,015 (+0.4%)
$170,000 + $214,200
$384,200
2014
$4,996
$170,000 + $214,200
$384,200
2013
$4,997 (+4.4%)
$170,000 + $214,200
$384,200
2012
$4,785 (−2.3%)
$170,000 + $214,200
$384,200
2011
$4,898
$170,000 + $215,900
$385,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,868
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mecklenburg County
APN
15709206
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
N1-B
Neighborhood 1 Zoning District
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
Dec 16, 2025 • Active
Residential electrical
Perform an equipment changeout for a residential plumbing project.
Electrical
Dec 16, 2025 • Active
Residential equipment change out (new and existing equipment)
Perform an equipment changeout involving plumbing and electrical work.
Electrical
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street, Parking Space(s)
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Has Open Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 2
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Room Level: Upper
Room 10 Information
Room Level: Upper
Room 11 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 136
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 136
Interior Features
Room Count: 13
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Garden Tub, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Full, Wood
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: In-Ground Irrigation
Fencing: Back Yard
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Zoning Specification: N1-B
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.36
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 81x193x81x193
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Billingsville / Cotswold
Middle Or Junior High School: Alexander Graham
High School: Myers Park
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,868
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Mecklenburg County
APN: 15709206
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2827
Living Area: 2827
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,827
Sq. Ft. Upper: 657
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2170
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One and One Half
Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100449
Buyer Team Mls Id: R12711
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Schools
Cotswold Elementary
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Alexander Graham Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Myers Park High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
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