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Windmill Harbour Lot - HHI - 65 Sparwheel Ln | $169K
HILLARY DOLLENBERG 843.290.3063 | HILLARY@CAROLINAREALTYGROUP.COM
15th Green Overlook • Nearby Lagoon Bluffton, SC • 23 Carrier Bluff • $1.169M
Tidal Marsh, Lake & Golf Views • Guest Cottage Bluffton, SC • 39 Old Oak Rd • $1.969M
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Sweeping Golf Course & Lake Views Bluffton, SC • 10 Berkeley Court • $799.9K
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141 South Park | MLS# 155888 | 4BR, 3.5BA | 2,929 SQFT | $697K
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808 Hamilton Street | MLS# 155102 | 3BR, 3BA | 2,400 SQFT | $537K
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AUCTION BIDDING OPENS APRIL 26 | BIDDING ENDS APRIL 30 11 Oak Road, Salisbury, NC | Previously $2.495M | Selling Without Reserve | Open Daily 1–4PM & by Appt | Listed by John-Mark Mitchell of Mitchell Prime Properties WATCH EXCLUSIVE FILMS AND BID ONLINE AT CONCIERGEAUCTIONS.COM | 212.658.1955 This property is listed for sale by John-Mark Mitchell of Mitchell Prime Properties (#189940) - 514 S Stratford Road, Suite 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (336) 722-9911. Concierge Auctions, LLC is a licensed auction firm (NCAL #9427). Auctioneer activities will be conducted by Auctioneer Frank Trunzo (NCAL #9167). The services referred to herein are not available to residents of any state where prohibited by applicable state law. Concierge Auctions, LLC, its agents and affiliates, broker partners, auctioneer, and sellers do not warrant or guaranty the accuracy or completeness of any information and shall have no liability for errors or omissions or inaccuracies under any circumstances in this or any other property listings or advertising, promotional or publicity statements and materials. This is not meant as a solicitation for listings. Brokers are protected and encouraged to participate. Equal Housing Opportunity. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details.
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13424 SAGE THRASHER Time to build your dream estate on 9.4 waterfront acres on Lake Wylie in The Sanctuary. Impressive architectural features. or pick another plan or just buy the lot! $2,121,450
in Lake Wylie’s Autumn Cove. 5BR, lots hardwood floors, great kitchen, huge master $268,000
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Robin Knows Dirt • 1581 Dan Sexton, Sharon Go Country on 94.3 rolling acres w/amazing views, several homesites $265,000 5830 CAMPBELL RD. Clover Schools! 1862 Historic Farmhouse, original shiplap on 5 acres w/Vintage barn and workshop. $300,000
106 MARIETTA Own One of Clover’s well preserved estates! This 2881 HSF brick beauty welcomes you in with her southern front porch! $269,000
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• Gorgeous waterfront 2.83 acre lot Mountain Lakes in Chester $45,000 • Gorgeous pasture land Charlotte Hwy York - 9 acres $162,000 • Rambler Ln Blacksburg 10 building lots, all wooded 1-2 acres between Charlotte and Spartanburg close to I-85 $13,000 each • 5975 Morningstar 4.5 acres in Lake Wylie’s Cook’s Cove $65,000
1535 MORNING DOVE LAKE WYLIE’S LONGLEA ESTATES. WOW updated with craftsman wood working, outdoor entertaining area with firepit and waterfall. Super kitchen. $235,000
2970 LOCUST HILL RD, YORK SC Escape to this 16.5 acre unique farm with 2 ponds, huge barn/workshop, detached garage and three story brick home with lots of upgrades. $315,000
• Ft. Lawn 2 lots in Carobrook subdivision $7,000 each WOW! • 1123 Pine Knot, Clover Great Building .8 Acre lot $23,000 • 1133 Hidden Brook Dr, Clover Ridgewood Subdivision .76 Acre lot $19,000 • 8.49 Acres River Drive, Gaffney, multiple homesites, close to I-85 $40,000
1907 KAILUA CIRCLE Tega Cay waterfront ranch with full basement, dock, Views from every room New kitchen! $500,000
7705 RIVER RD, INDIAN LAND SC Brick home on 2 acre corner lot has 3 bd and 2 updated baths. Updated kitchen w/ custom cabinets, ss appliances & granite counter tops. 2 car over sized garage $300,000
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Lovely Challis Farm custom home w/1st floor master. Updated kitchen; new paint, carpet. Gated community w/cart access to Carmel CC. 5604 Challis View Ln - MLS# 3369414 - $675,000
Executive home w/trendy updates & great floor plan. Highway 51 area; close to everything! 8700 Brownes Pond Ln - MLS# 3362520 - $650,000 UNDER CONTRACT
Lake Wylie craftsman w/harbor access & resort-style amenities + affordable price! Spacious 5 bdrm, 5BA home meets every need. 5349 Casper Drive - MLS# 3364476 - $500,000
Gracious Southpark home w/stylish updates! Kitchen w/modern finishes. Complete MBA reno. Beautiful outdoor space. 6624 Wynfaire Lane - MLS# 3352004 - $825,000
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Luxury Townhomes near Quail Corners shopping center Open Houses in April
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$539,683* - Master Up 3 BD, 2.5 BA, 2,430 sq ft. Rear covered porch Heavy trim details, gorgeous Kitchen w/ island, quartz, gas cooktop, SS. Gas Fireplace. Mud room Drop Zone. MLS# 3316477
$619,298* - Master Down 4 BD, 3.5 BA, 2,975 sq ft. KT w/ GE Monogram SS app, quartz, 42” cabs. Large tiled shower. Loft, rear covered porch. Abundant hardwood flooring. MLS# 3309230
$620,709* - Master Down 4 BD, 3.5 BA, 2,953 sq ft. KT w/ painted dark gray cabs stacked to ceiling w/ accent lighting, marble, island. 2-story Dining, gas fireplace, Loft. Large tiled shower. MLS# 3372451
The Towns at Tindall Park offers: • Only 18 opportunities! • Prime location, at the corner of Sharon Rd. & Park Rd. • Zero yard maintenance; luxury features throughout • Brick exteriors with rear covered porches included • 10’ ceilings on first floor; 9’ on second floor. • 6 buildings with 3 homes in each; Master Up or Down Sales by appointment only. 704-770-5653 The Towns at Tindall Park 7951 Park Rd Charlotte, NC 28210 Corner of Sharon Rd. & Park Rd.
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Sales: Shea Group Services, LLC DBA Shea Realty (C21630). Construction: Shea Builders, LLC, 68875. This is not an offer of real estate for sale, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, to residents of any state or province in which registration and other legal requirements have not been fullled. Pricing does not include options, elevation, or lot premiums, effective date of publication and subject to change without notice. All square footages and measurements are approximate and subject to change without notice. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Equal Housing Opportunity. *Price for this home does not include closing costs, application of incentives, includes costs for certain options and upgrades, specic list of which is available at the Shea Homes main ofce, and is subject to change.
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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12-2PM Just listed: 6543 Cedar Croft Drive, Charlotte The original home on Cedarhill Farm. The perfect blend of mid-century modern and traditional with 4 beds, 4 baths and a .73 cul-de-sac lot. Offered at $599,000.
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM Just listed: 5117 Lindstrom Drive in Quail View. Custom one floor living just off of Carmel Road. 3 bedrooms, 2 renovated baths, plus upgraded kitchen. Vaulted great room overlooking park-like backyard. Offered at $438,000.
EASTOVER | 661 Colville Road 5 B R | 5 .1 B A | 5 ,0 1 3 S Q F T | P O O L | $ 3 , 3 9 5 ,0 0 0 Spectacular home beautifully situated on a 1/2 acre lot. Exquisitely renovated and designed. Large formal rooms, private study with lacquered walls, cozy den, open gorgeous kitchen and vaulted family room overlooking private courtyard pool. Scullery, wet bar, office, 1st & 2nd floor MBR suites, 3 fireplaces. Well appointed!
EASTOVER | 1667 SCOTL AND AVENUE 4 B R | 3 .1 B A | 3 ,7 8 2 S Q F T | 0. 6 4 AC R E | $ 1 , 2 75 ,0 0 0 Wonderful, pristine home on sought after street. Thoughtfully renovated and expanded in 2016, this home offers formal areas, vaulted ceilings, a beautiful, open chef’s kitchen with a walk-in pantry, 1st floor MBR, Bonus Room or Gym, abundant storage options, and private back yard. Co-listed with Valerie Mitchener.
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