Rare opportunity in the highly desirable CARMEL area! This longtime Carmel family-owned, custom-built brick residence is tucked away on a quiet dead-end street with NO HOA and offers a wonderful combination of classic character, comfortable living, abundant natural light and exciting possibilities for the future. The home has been PRE-INSPECTED, with appropriate repairs completed, providing buyers an added level of confidence as they bring their own vision and updates to this special property.
Step inside and discover spacious, light-filled rooms and an abundance of windows throughout. The generous living room features custom BUILT-INS, while the KITCHEN offers solid maple 42" cabinetry in Oaks stain, huge walk-in PANTRY and an adjoining flex space with exceptional versatility. Create a HOME OFFICE, children's play area, reading nook, hobby space or whatever best fits your lifestyle. The PRIMARY SUITE is especially spacious and features a private door leading directly to the expansive rear deck—perfect for stepping outside to enjoy the peaceful backyard. Storage is exceptional with a huge wood-shelved walk-in closet plus two additional linear closets. Additonal Light-filled bedrooms feature impressive windows, including floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the outdoors in and fill the rooms with natural light.
The SECOND FLOOR is one of this home's MOST UNIQUE FEATURES and offers tremendous flexibility. A large upstairs FLEX AREA features a built-in bar and acoustic ceiling tiles, creating an ideal space for the music enthusiast, media room, recreation area or private retreat. An additional upstairs bedroom and flexible spaces offer wonderful possibilities for multigenerational living, extended-stay guests, older children, an au pair or anyone looking for additional privacy from the main living areas.
And there is still more potential! HUGE UNFINISHED ATTIC space provides a blank canvas for future possibilities and abundant storage. Blueprints are available illustrating the POTENTIAL FOR ADDING ROOMS, giving the next owner an opportunity to explore expanding the home's living space to meet future needs.
The OUTDOOR setting is equally inviting. Professionally designed landscaping, an irrigation system installed in 2020 and mature shade trees complement the expansive, level lot. There's plenty of room to enjoy as it is—or imagine future gardens, recreation areas or other outdoor amenities. Multiple-car DRIVEWAY parking adds convenience for residents and guests.
Enjoy morning coffee from the welcoming front porch, unwind on the expansive rear deck or gather with friends for afternoon cocktails while overlooking the peaceful backyard. This is a home designed to be lived in, enjoyed and loved.
LOCATION completes the package. Ideally positioned in the sought-after Carmel area between SouthPark to the north and Ballantyne to the south, you'll enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, entertainment and major thoroughfares while coming home to an established neighborhood setting on a quiet dead-end street.
This is not a cookie-cutter home. It is a distinctive CUSTOM-BUILT residence offering character, space, storage, flexibility and future possibilities rarely found together in this desirable location. Ready for its next owner's personal vision and updates, this home offers the opportunity to create something truly special.
There's much more to discover than space allows here—ask your agent for the detailed Features Sheet/Addendum available in MLS. House was Pre Inspected by seller. 9/30/26
Coming soon-no show 10/22
$999,999
5480 Glen Forest Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226
4beds
3,529sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
0.43 Acres Lot
$870,600 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$-- HOA
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Margie Devendorf margiedev@kw.com,
Keller Williams Ballantyne Area
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4420356
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bar entertainment
- Level: Upper
Breakfast
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Flex space
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Attic Other, Built-in Features, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Other,Walk-In
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Other - See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,529
- Total interior livable area: 3,529 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,529
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Parking Space(s), Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 12
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: In-Ground Irrigation
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 126' x 157' x 122' x 155'
- Features: Level, Private, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 20925390
- Zoning: N1-A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Phone Connected, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Charlotte
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $765,200
- Date on market: 10/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Wash & Dryer, Garage fridge and freezer
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$870,600
$801,000 - $940,000
$3,015/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $765,200 |
| 2024 | -- | $765,200 |
| 2023 | -- | $765,200 +56.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $488,700 |
| 2021 | -- | $488,700 |
| 2020 | -- | $488,700 |
| 2019 | $4,373 | $488,700 +66.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $293,900 |
| 2017 | $3,858 | $293,900 |
| 2016 | $3,858 | $293,900 |
| 2015 | $3,858 +0.5% | $293,900 |
| 2014 | $3,837 | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $293,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $293,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $293,900 -2% |
| 2010 | -- | $299,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $299,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $299,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $299,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $299,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $299,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $299,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $299,900 +4.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $287,750 |
| 2001 | -- | $287,750 |
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Neighborhood: Carmel
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beverly Woods
- Middle: Carmel
- High: South Mecklenburg
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




