“Welcome to 7040 Idlewood Rd, where thoughtful updates and inviting spaces make this home move-in ready. Recent improvements include brand-new flooring throughout and a newly replaced railing—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the outdoors. Inside, you’ll find a comfortable layout filled with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The home has been well maintained and updated prior to listing, offering both style and peace of mind for its next owner. Conveniently located with easy access to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this property combines comfort and practicality.
Idlewild South, located between Independence Boulevard and Eastway Drive, is a suburban and residential Charlotte neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a wooded, creek-laced setting. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Independence Blvd–Eastway Dr corridor, where auto shops, international groceries, and no-frills eateries set a practical, everyday rhythm. Housing leans toward brick ranches and split-levels on generous lots, with mature trees softening the wide streets. Little Sugar Creek Greenway segments nearby add a linear outdoor thread for walks and bike rides. The feel is low-key and car-oriented, with small retail pockets rather than a single main street.
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Offer insights
7040 Idlewild Rd · $350,900
$351K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $351K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
162 days
The average home goes pending in 62 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Attic access (other)
Walk-in closets
Walk-in pantry
Fireplace in family room and living room
Smoke detectors
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms on the main level
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Walk-in pantry
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Electric forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Back yard fencing
Concrete road frontage
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Single-family residence
Site-built construction
One-level (single-story) home
Facing N1-B zoning specification
Parking
Driveway
Detached garage
Additional parking lot and parking spaces
Has a garage
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Brick full exterior
Composition roof
Crawl space foundation
Built as site-built construction
Utilities
City water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
HOA & community
No HOA
Other
No second living quarters
Restrictions: N/A
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Completely Renovated Home in East Charlotte Convenient to Uptown and Independence Expressway! Beautiful Open concept living areas- perfect for entertaining and everyday life. Home features new energy star windows, new shaker kitchen cabinets with stainless steel appliances and Luna Pearl Granite. New large single bowl sink with new faucet and disposal. New laminate wood flooring throughout home. Tile in baths. Master Bathroom has new tiled walk-in shower. Master Bedroom features his/her closets. Fresh paint and new light fixtures! Off the living room is an enclosed sun room for extra entertaining space. Large laundry room and walk-in pantry! Home has a detached one-car garage with new motor and door. Garage has almost 500 sq ft of extra storage space on second floor. Come and meet your new home!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3340832
Dec 12, 2017
Sold
$130,000
$81/sq ft
Nov 28, 2017
Contingent
—
Nov 26, 2017
Listed
$159,900
$100/sq ft
+6
ALL BRICK spacious home. Huge rooms include formal dining, den w/ fireplace, eat in kitchen, & sunroom. Five year old roof. Large fenced backyard w/ seasonal flowers & shrubbery. Location across from a school & girl scout building, stores & restaurants within walking distance, nearby boulevards for quick & easy access to freeways & interstate highways. Home needs bit of repair/improvement, & is being sold ‘AS IS.’ Building in backyard is part of estate but not included in home sales price."
Public Records
Dec 2, 1999
Sold
$110,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1975
Sold
$35,500
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,808 (+2.0%)
$58,500 + $284,900
$343,400
2024
$2,754 (+3.6%)
$58,500 + $284,900
$343,400
2023
$2,658 (+29.1%)
$58,500 + $284,900
$343,400
2022
$2,059 (+0.5%)
$58,500 + $284,900
$343,400
2021
$2,048 (+0.4%)
$26,300 + $174,100
$200,400
2020
$2,041 (+0.8%)
$26,300 + $174,100
$200,400
2019
$2,025 (+26.5%)
$26,300 + $174,100
$200,400
2018
$1,601 (+2.0%)
$26,300 + $174,100
$200,400
2017
$1,570 (+0.6%)
$14,600 + $101,800
$116,400
2016
$1,560 (+0.8%)
$14,600 + $101,800
$116,400
2015
$1,548 (−2.8%)
$14,600 + $101,800
$116,400
2014
$1,593
2013
$1,593 (+4.3%)
2012
$1,527 (−1.7%)
$14,600 + $104,600
$119,200
2011
$1,554
$14,600 + $104,600
$119,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,595
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,595
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mecklenburg County
APN
16517132
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
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 105° expected this year, 16 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 • 28212
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Sun exposure
89/ 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.
9.7 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 7040 Idlewild Rd
$342,654
$8,246 under list price of $351K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $286K to $398K.