If your favorite room in the house is the one under the sky, then don’t miss these seven available abodes in close-to-everything locations. Spend time with the pups in your large backyard then chillax on a cool screen porch with a favorite beverage. Wave to neighbors from the rocking chair front porch and invite them to sit and stay a while. Fire pits, paver patios and room to roam – these homes are Southern spring approved.

Of course what’s on the inside counts too and these abodes delight with fab kitchens, functional laundry rooms, easy drop zones, helpful flex spaces, WFH areas, relaxing primary suites and so much more. Enjoy your new get away from it all space then head out to nearby restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, greenways and more.

Welcome spring in your new home!

Craftsman-style home with detached garage in historic Plaza Midwood

Address: 1330 Pecan Avenue
Subdivision: Midwood
List Price: $849,000
Open House: Saturday, April 2, 1-3 p.m.
Listing Agent: Jeff King 
Open House Agent: Amy Tritt
Description: Imagine life in this stunning bungalow located on tree-lined street, just steps from the Plaza Midwood business district! This home combines classic charm with modern amenities like an open floorplan, chef’s kitchen and dreamy owner’s retreat with a huge walk-in closet and spa-inspired bathroom. The outdoor area boasts a fenced yard, private patio and detached garage for all your flex space needs. This is the Midwood bungalow you’ve been waiting for with restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, yoga studios and more – all right outside your door.

Enjoy NoDa living in this three bedroom cottage with lots of wow

Address: 1025 Charles Avenue
Subdivision: The Arts District
List Price: $649,900
Open House: Saturday, April 2, 1-3 p.m.
Listing Agent: Sarah Martin
Open House Agent: Lara Bucci
Description: It’s time to make your move to The Arts District where you can live, work and play all in one place. This fully renovated three bedroom home sits on a quiet street just blocks from Highland Mill Montessori, shopping, dining, greenspace and light rail. The spacious kitchen has been upgraded with granite countertops, island, gas range, stainless steel appliances and maple cabinetry. Unique features like vaulted ceilings,  french doors and a primary suite with sitting area and fireplace make this home standout. The large deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard is the perfect place to entertain. This home is move-in ready so you can start enjoying the NoDa way of life ASAP!

3,000-square foot plus home in Monteith Park

Address: 14436 Holly Springs Drive
Subdivision: Monteith Park
List Price: $625,000
Listing Agent: Alyssa Roccanti
Description: This abode ups the OMG factor starting with a rocking chair front porch overlooking the park. Hardwood floors, custom molding, barrel archways, dedicated office with French doors, formal dining room or sitting room area, custom bar and drop zone area – there’s lots to love. The large walk-in pantry and custom shelving allow for plenty of space for all your culinary tools. Find some “you” time in the primary suite with Carrara marble counters, new flooring, custom closet and laundry chute. There’s room for the whole crew in the third floor guest suite with full bath! Mature landscaping allows for tons of privacy and plenty of room for parking. All this plus amazing community amenities you can enjoy all year long!

Let this beautiful craftsman style 2 story home WOW you

Address: 1203 Pinecrest Avenue
Subdivision: Commonwealth Park
List Price: $599,000
Listing Agent: Taylee Hixon
Description: The front porch welcomes you into an open living area with tons of natural light and beautiful hardwood floors. There’s a spacious dining area and an open kitchen with island. Also find gas range, wine cooler, and stainless steel fridge and dishwasher. Upstairs be delighted by the primary bedroom with lots of windows and natural light and one of the two master closets. Bathroom has a tiled stand up shower, dual vanity, and the second closet. The two bedrooms each share front wall of home with a well appointed bathroom to share. New carpet and fresh paint. This is a Nest equipped smart home. Outside you will find every host’s dream patio with professionally installed stone work, built in pergola, fire pit, and french drains. Professional landscape lighting and added trellises add even more to this stunning area. River rocks through most of the back area make this space easily maintained and gorgeous year round.

Charleston-style home in highly desirable Davidson East

Address: 15515 Laverack Lane
Subdivision: Davidson East
List Price: $545,000
Listing Agent: Allyson Dixon
Description: This four bedroom, three bath home has everything you are looking for!  The open layout flows with a gourmet kitchen complete with double wall oven, gas cooktop, white cabinets, quartz countertops and oversized kitchen island overlooking the great room with gas fireplace. The downstairs guest bedroom and full bath is perfect for visitors or the ultimate WFH space. Upstairs you’ll find a beautiful primary suite with sitting area, light-filled bath with double vanities, walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms and large laundry room. Spend outdoor time on the covered front porch or grill up something yummy in the backyard. This amazing neighborhood offers a community pool, clubhouse, playground and will eventually connect to greenways. Welcome home!

Classic South Charlotte home close to South Park, Ballantyne, Stonecrest and Waverly

Address: 4801 Truscott Road
Subdivision: Wessex Square
List Price: $515,000
Listing Agent: Lynn Johnson
Description: If your idea of happiness is living in the middle of everything, this three bedroom, two bath home in Wessex Square is for you. Gather friends and family together in the updated kitchen with new range, granite countertops and tile-backsplash, then head to the family room with vaulted ceilings and skylights. Life is easy with a spacious laundry area with barn door, lots of storage options and a drop zone. From the welcoming front area to the screened-in porch, there’s lots of relaxing to be done in this beautiful home. The backyard shines with trees, perennials, large shed, paver patio and porch. Minutes to I-485, shopping, dining, grocery stores and much more!

Move-in ready home with fenced yard close to the greenway

Address: 13639 Swinton Road
Subdivision: Gilead Village
List Price: $350,000
Listing Agent: Allyson Dixon
Description: Come on in! This house has everything today’s buyer is looking for with  comfortable family room, beautiful dining area, bright kitchen with breakfast bar, laundry area and plenty of storage on the first floor. The primary bedroom and bathroom, walk-in closet and two additional bedrooms with connecting bathroom are located on the second floor. Take in vacay vibes anytime on your private patio or spend the day at the neighborhood pool, recreation area or Torrence Creek Greenway Trail. Convenient to I-77, Blythe Landing and Birkdale Shopping Center, this home absolutely has it all!

Tour these homes and get ready to get your porch on!