Charlotte’s Better Homes and Gardens 1955 Idea House of the Year, this iconic mid-century modern ranch is in the heart of Madison Park. With vaulted ceilings throughout the house, great living spaces include a living/dining room w/freestanding fireplace, huge wall of windows, sunny family room with slider door leading out to a covered patio. Remodeled galley kitchen features newer cabinets & leads to a laundry/storage/utility room! Amazing large primary suite w/ double vanity and built-in dresser includes enclosed bright porch with backyard access. Two secondary bedrooms w/built-in dressers. This cool home boasts so many windows, skylights, fabulous MCM original interior lights and sconces! Beautiful fenced yard lovingly landscaped, wide driveway, an oversized detached two-car garage w/ attic storage opening in back to the covered patio, perfect for a bar/band for your “Mad Men” gatherings. Home is on a quiet street, less than a mile to groceries, restaurants, beverages, greenway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$426Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Beth Smith Shuey• Keller Williams South Park
Contact: beth@bethsmithhomes.com
Bought with Lexie Longstreet• Savvy + Co Real Estate
Exceptional 1957 Parade of Homes brick ranch in the heart of Madison Park! This well-maintained home has recently been painted and features 3 beds, 2 full baths, remodeled kitchen with true mid-century look, living room with fireplace, separate dining room, master bath with full bath, office area leading out to beautifully landscaped fenced-in yard, hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, huge covered patio and fireplace for entertaining, and an attached 2 car garage with attic storage.
Public Records
Oct 31, 1996
Sold
$135,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1992
Sold
$80,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,757 (+11.7%)
$275,000 + $322,600
$597,600
2024
$4,258 (+3.5%)
$275,000 + $322,600
$597,600
2023
$4,115 (+7.0%)
$275,000 + $267,100
$542,100
2022
$3,848 (+0.3%)
$275,000 + $267,100
$542,100
2021
$3,837 (+0.2%)
$190,000 + $195,700
$385,700
2020
$3,829 (+0.4%)
$190,000 + $195,700
$385,700
2019
$3,814 (+37.8%)
$190,000 + $195,700
$385,700
2018
$2,768 (+1.7%)
$190,000 + $195,700
$385,700
2017
$2,722 (+0.8%)
$100,000 + $105,400
$205,400
2015
$2,700 (−3.1%)
$100,000 + $105,400
$205,400
2014
$2,787
2013
$2,788 (+4.4%)
2012
$2,670 (−2.1%)
$100,000 + $112,200
$212,200
2011
$2,726
$100,000 + $112,700
$212,700
Tax history for 5821 Murrayhill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,757 (+11.7%)
$275,000 + $322,600
$597,600
2024
$4,258 (+3.5%)
$275,000 + $322,600
$597,600
2023
$4,115 (+7.0%)
$275,000 + $267,100
$542,100
2022
$3,848 (+0.3%)
$275,000 + $267,100
$542,100
2021
$3,837 (+0.2%)
$190,000 + $195,700
$385,700
2020
$3,829 (+0.4%)
$190,000 + $195,700
$385,700
2019
$3,814 (+37.8%)
$190,000 + $195,700
$385,700
2018
$2,768 (+1.7%)
$190,000 + $195,700
$385,700
2017
$2,722 (+0.8%)
$100,000 + $105,400
$205,400
2015
$2,700 (−3.1%)
$100,000 + $105,400
$205,400
2014
$2,787
2013
$2,788 (+4.4%)
2012
$2,670 (−2.1%)
$100,000 + $112,200
$212,200
2011
$2,726
$100,000 + $112,700
$212,700
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,011
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mecklenburg County
APN
17109213
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 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
Mar 17, 2025 • Final
Residential plumbing
Replace the sewer line in the front yard from the house clean out to the street clean out.
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: 1
SqFt Garage: 482
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage
Other Parking: Extra wide driveway leads to oversized garage with covered patio behind
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Utility Room, Lower Level
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 78
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 78
Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Fencing: Back Yard
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R4
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
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
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Gas
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Pinewood Mecklenburg
Middle Or Junior High School: Alexander Graham
High School: Myers Park
Community Information
Community Features: Playground, Street Lights, Walking Trails
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,011
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Mecklenburg County
APN: 17109213
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
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