This stately home is located in the exclusive gated neighborhood of Challis Farm. Impressive curb appeal with views of the lake from the side yard. 8700 Challis Farm offers over 8000 sq feet with heavy moldings and wainscoting. The double front porch leads into the grand foyer flanked by the living and dining rooms. Gorgeous family rooms with fireplaces. There is a keeping room off of the kitchen, along with a separate breakfast room overlooking the pool. The pool area has multiple entertainment opportunities, including a covered porch with a fireplace and a separate grilling area. The upper level offers 4 bedrooms with updated bathrooms. The third floor has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and a central family room. In addition, there is a lower level with a bonus room, bathroom, wine cellar and additional storage that could be used for a golf cart. Over the garage there is a large bonus/play room or mother in law suite, complete with a full bath and a built in desk. It could also be the perfect home office. There is a community dock with paddle board, kayak and, small boat ramp for residents. There is a neighborhood park in the neighborhood. The home comes with an elevator, generator and has a 3 car garage.
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$2,695,000
8700 Challis Farm Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
6beds
8,342sqft
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
0.83 Acres Lot
$2,795,800 Zestimate®
$323/sqft
$183/mo HOA
What's special
Double front porchHeavy moldings and wainscotingImpressive curb appealPerfect home officeLiving and dining roomsGrand foyerUpdated bathrooms
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Listed by:
Susan May susanmay@hmproperties.com,
Corcoran HM Properties
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4388577
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Third
Bedroom s
- Level: Third
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Third
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
Breakfast
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Recreation room
- Level: Third
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Outside, Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Den, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Outside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,702
- Total interior livable area: 8,342 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,744
- Finished area below ground: 598
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Gas Grill, In-Ground Irrigation
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Slip – Community, Paddlesport Launch Site - Community
Lot
- Size: 0.83 Acres
- Features: Views
Details
- Parcel number: 21158126
- Zoning: R-15PUD
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Lake Access
- Subdivision: Challis Farm
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $550 quarterly
- HOA name: Hawthorne
- HOA phone: 704-377-0114
Location
- Region: Charlotte
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $323/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,237,900
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$2,795,800
$2.46M - $3.22M
$7,811/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000+226.7%$323/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4388577 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/1994 | Sold | $825,000$99/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,237,900 |
| 2024 | -- | $2,237,900 |
| 2023 | -- | $2,237,900 +49.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $1,499,600 |
| 2021 | -- | $1,499,600 |
| 2020 | -- | $1,499,600 |
| 2019 | $14,563 | $1,499,600 +1.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $1,476,700 |
| 2017 | -- | $1,476,700 +0.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $1,468,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $1,468,500 |
| 2014 | $18,923 | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $1,567,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,567,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,567,400 +11.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,402,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,402,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,402,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,402,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,402,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,402,200 |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | $1,212,500 +29% |
| 2002 | -- | $939,860 |
| 2001 | -- | $939,860 |
| 2000 | -- | $939,860 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Olde Providence South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10McAlpine Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10South Charlotte MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- NABallantyne Ridge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: McAlpine
- Middle: South Charlotte
- High: Ballantyne Ridge
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.
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- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- Charlotte
- 28226
- Olde Providence South
- 8700 Challis Farm Rd
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