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Schools Explained

Identified Schools for This Property: These are the schools that have been identified by the listing agent and/or the seller as the schools that appear to serve these properties.

Nearby Regular Public Schools: These are schools that are near this property, based on the property’s location.

Nearby Charter Schools: These are charter schools that are near the subject property, based on the property’s location. Charter school enrollment is typically based on a lottery, rather than on the neighborhood where the student’s home is located.

Nearby Magnet Schools: These are magnet schools that are near the subject property, based on the property’s location. Magnet schools differ from regular public schools in that they offer specialized academic themes, such as math & science, the arts, foreign languages and so on.

Please note: school assignments are not always reliable, and should be verified prior to purchasing a property. Enrollment in any of the schools described above is not guaranteed with the purchase of this property. In addition, school assignments are subject to change.

Listing Status Explained

Listing Status Explained

On our site, you will see the following types of listing status:
  • Active: The property is still actively for sale and a contract has not been accepted yet.
  • Under Contract But Showings Still Accepted: The property is under contract with a buyer. However, the seller is still allowing buyers’ agents to show the property to other buyers. Buyers may be able to present back-up offers, just in case the existing contract falls through due to financing concerns or other reasons.
  • Under Contract / No Showings: The property is under contract with a buyer and the seller is no longer accepting showings.
  • Sold: The property has already been sold.
Cumulative Days on Market Explained

Cumulative Days on Market Explained

Cumulative Days on Market is a representation of how long with the property has been actively marketed.

The main difference between Days on Market and Cumulative Days on Market is that Cumulative Days on Market represents active marketing through not only of the property’s current listing, but through other, recent listings of the property as well. Days on Market, on the other hand, only represents the time the property has been marketed under its current listing.

Prior to the local Realtor Association using the term Cumulative Days of Market, Realtors and homebuyers in the Charlotte region would sometimes focus solely on a property’s Days on Market. The problem with Days on Market displays was that sellers could allow their property listing to expire and then re-list, and their Days on Market would go back to zero. This could make a listing that had been on the market for a long time appear to be a completely new listing.

Since the change in terminology, when a new listing is entered, the Cumulative Days on Market only resets to zero if one of the following two actions occurs:

A) The previous listing closes (i.e., is sold).

B) The previous listing is off market (expired or withdrawn) for more than 90 days.

It should also be noted that Cumulative Days on Market typically do not accrue when a property is not being actively marketed – i.e., when the seller is not accepting showings on their property.

Recent County Property Assessments

Recent County Property Assessments

Each county tax assessor’s office periodically assesses properties for tax collection purposes. Counties assess properties at different frequencies. For example, some counties may assess values every four years, while others may assess properties every eight years. In addition, a given property’s assessed value can change at any time – i.e., when a vacant lot is built upon or when an addition is made to an existing structure.

Also, because of the highly imperfect nature of the assessment process, assessed values are often a poor indication of market values. In other words, if a property’s list price is under or over its assessed value, this does not necessarily indicate whether or not the property represents a good value or not.

In addition, in some cases current assessment or past sales of a given home may represent vacant land, which has since been built upon. In other situations, a given parcel of land may have been combined with other parcels of land in a past sale.

Finally, because assessed values may change at any time, property buyers are encouraged to confirm assessment values with their county tax assessor before purchasing a property. Terra Vista Realty cannot guarantee public-records information displayed on our website is accurate and up-to-date in every case.


Background on Charlotte Real Estate

Charlotte, NC offers a boundless set of choices when it comes to real estate. The city has a large number of new home developments, offering a wide variety of styles, price ranges and floor plans. And for those interested in condo or apartment living, Mecklenburg County offers nearly 100,000 apartment and condo units.

Charlotte also offers many historic homes for sale. Efforts have been made to preserve many of Charlotte’s oldest neighborhoods. For example, Dilworth, a neighborhood of beautiful homes and tree-lined streets has been preserved and today is considered one of the most desirable places to live in the city. Myers Park and Elizabeth are other examples of areas that offer exclusive, historic homes.

Charlotte has been ranked as one of the most affordable housing markets in U.S. News & World Report. And partly due to Charlotte’s status as the nation’s second largest financial center, home loans are available at rates that are quite reasonable by national standards.

For those interested in Charlotte real estate, information on some of the city’s better-known neighborhoods is below:

  • Ballantyne: Located in the far southern tip of the city, Ballantyne is a relatively new, mixed-use development. The area contains a large number of high-end homes and retailers.
  • Dilworth: Charlotte's first streetcar suburb was developed in the 1800s. Today Dilworth is a popular area for Charlotte-area professionals who are drawn to its shady streets and historic architecture.
  • Eastland: Containing the Eastland Mall and the majority of the east side of the Charlotte, Eastland contains some of Charlotte’s more affordable housing.
  • Elizabeth: Originally one of Charlotte’s streetcar suburbs, Elizabeth is today one of the most fashionable areas in the city. It is home to Independence Park and Presbyterian Hospital.
  • Myers Park: Home to some of the city's most sought-after real estate, Myers Park is known as an excellent place to live. With grand homes, many of which were built in the roaring ‘20s, Myers Park has maintained its original charm.
  • NoDa: NoDa is Charlotte’s burgeoning bohemian area and home to many of the city’s artists. The area is known for its abundance of galleries and live music venues. NoDa also features an up-and-coming real estate market, as homeowners are increasingly attracted to the area’s status as an artsy part of town.
  • Plaza-Midwood: Plaza-Midwood was originally developed to complement Myers Park and other nearby SouthEnd neighborhoods. While parts of Plaza- Midwood fell into disarray in the 1970s, the area has enjoyed a revival and is today one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods.
  • SouthPark: SouthPark is home to the popular SouthPark Mall. The area contains a large number of fashionable retailers and restaurants, as well as many upscale homes, and is sometimes referred to as Charlotte’s “second downtown.”
  • University Area: In the Northeast corner of Charlotte lies the university area, home of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). With a large student population, the area offers affordable housing and good shopping and dining choices.
  • Uptown: The uptown area is the city’s center and home to the many skyscrapers that comprise Charlotte’s distinctive skyline. Uptown is also the hub of Charlotte’s nightlife, with many fashionable bars, clubs and restaurants. Many of the city’s cultural attractions are in this part of town.

If you're searching for area homes for sale, here are some subdivisions you may want to check out:

Charlotte NC Links of Interest

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