5500 Glen Forest Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226 - Photo 1

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$650,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Bring your vision and creativity to this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home nestled on a mature wooded lot and surrounded by homes well over $1M. With a spacious layout, strong bones, and an unbeatable address, this property offers endless possibilities. The main-level primary suite already includes many desirable features-dual walk-in closets, dual vanities, uplighting, crown moldings, an oversized custom shower, and a two-person Jacuzzi tub. At 13.5 x 16.1, the bedroom easily fits large furniture and provides the ideal foundation for a true owner's retreat. Additional highlights include a light-filled sunroom, detached oversized two-car garage, and multiple flexible living spaces that can be reimagined for modern lifestyles, including home offices, media rooms, or private retreats for every family member. Encapsulated crawlspace. While some updates are needed, the upside is undeniable: renovate to your taste and gain instant equity in a premier location with top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and daily conveniences just minutes away. Opportunities like this-where location, lot, and potential align-rarely come along. Don't miss the chance to transform this home into a showplace that matches its million-dollar surroundings.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5500 Glen Forest Dr

General

Sold For: $650,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
MLS ID: 4303534
Added to Site: 107 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Attic Other, Built-in Features, Cable Prewire, Hot Tub, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Whirlpool
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood Burning, Family Room, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring: Marble, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 2
Main - Full Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Upper: 4
Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Other Rooms

Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Description: 737 Sq. Ft.
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Shop, Parking Space(s)

Location

County: Mecklenburg
Subdivision: Glenforest
Driving Directions: Follow GPS

School Information

Elementary School: Beverly Woods
Middle School: Carmel
High School: South Mecklenburg

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: City
Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction: Site Built
Exterior Const.: Brick Partial, Fiber Cement
Roof: Composition
Upper: 806 Sq. Ft.
Main/1st Level: 2,846 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1973

Lot Features

Lot Dimensions: 106 x 151 x 96 x 142
Street/Road Desc.: Concrete, Paved
Lot Features: Level
Rcmdd Zoning: R-3

Financial Considerations

Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 209-253-95
Lot Number: 16209-403

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Schools

Schools serving 5500 Glen Forest Dr

School District:Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Beverly Woods Elementary 6001 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte, NC 28210	K-5	2.2 mi
Carmel Middle 5001 Camilla Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226	6-8	2.8 mi
South Mecklenburg High 8900 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210	9-12	1.5 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 5500 Glen Forest Dr

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/31/2025

Sold

$650,000

-18.65%

MLS

10/03/2025

Listed

$799,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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5500 Glen Forest Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226 (MLS# 4303534) is a Single Family property that was sold at $650,000 on October 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 5500 Glen Forest Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Charlotte? You can browse all Charlotte real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

5500 Glen Forest Dr Charlotte, NC 28226