Located west of the Charlotte Regional Airport, between the banks of Lake Wylie and the Catawba River, sits Belmont. Technically in the eastern part of Gaston County, Belmont is only 15 minutes from Uptown Charlotte and the home of Belmont Abbey College. From waterfront properties to beautiful homes with historic architecture, Belmont’s downtown historic district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1996. With the U.S. National Whitewater Center, the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and everything in between, you’re sure to find something to do in this beautiful community with a small-town feel.
Zip codes:Â 28012
Area stats:Â Population: 10,456 Â | Median Age: 40.4 years | Estimated median house or condo value: $160,100
Schools:Â Belmont Central – Elementary School, Catawba Heights – Elementary School, North Belmont – Elementary School, Page – Elementary School, Belmont – Middle School, South Point (NC) – High School
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Properties for Sale in Belmont

Welcome to 720 E 17th St., a beautiful 6-bedroom, 5-bath home in the heart of Belmont. A charming wraparound porch offers inviting rocking-chair views of the Charlotte skyline and Sugar Creek Greenway. Inside, the main level features an open floor plan with 10-foot ceilings, large windows, and spacious rooms. A main-floor bedroom with a full bath adds flexibility and currently serves as a home office. The light-filled kitchen, dining, and living areas flow easily to a covered rear deck overlooking a beautifully landscaped, fenced and very private .26-acre yard. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a balcony with uptown views, along with a cozy loft, three additional bedrooms, and two full baths, including one ensuite. The lower level offers exceptional flex space with a bedroom and full bath, wine room, fitness or storage area, and a large second living or entertaining space that could easily become separate secondary living quarters. French doors open to a welcoming outdoor seating area with a fire pit and a private landscaped backyard with plenty of sun—ideal for gardening or a future pool. With more than 4,800 square feet across three levels, this home offers room to live, work, and play. Its prime location beside the Sugar Creek Greenway provides easy walking and biking access to NoDa to the north and Midtown and Freedom Park to the south. 720 E 17th St. is the perfect place to call home.
| MLS#: | 4412206 |
| Price: | $1,499,000 |
| Square Footage: | 4897 |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Bathrooms: | 5 |
| Acreage: | 0.26 |
| Year Built: | 2017 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Listing courtesy of: | Dickens Mitchener & Associates Inc - scurme@dmahomes.com |
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Where to eat:
- Nellie’s Southern Kitchen
- The String Bean
- Peace -N- Hominy Q Shack
Where to drink:
- Glenway Premium Pub
- Rivermen Brewing Company
- Friends Sports Bar & Grill
What to do:
- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- U.S. National Whitewater Center
- Seven Oaks Nature Preserve













































