2608 E  5th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Property image
Property image
OFF MARKET

2608 E 5th St
Charlotte, NC 28204

Elizabeth
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,778 sqft

$686,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,989/mo*

$686,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,989/mo*
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,778 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2608 E 5th St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1950
Living Area
1,778 sqft
Price/Sqft
$386
Parking
2 Open Spaces

About this House

Incredible investment opportunity in popular Elizabeth! Charming painted brick duplex has been updated throughout. Each unit offers a light-filled open floorplan on the main level with 2 beds/1 bath on the upper level. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen features granite countertops, tiled backsplash, eat-in breakfast bar, newer cabinetry, and all stainless appliances. Rear deck with privacy divider overlooks the natural wooded lot. Each unit has its own driveway. Unbeatable lot location nestled in an established residential neighborhood and just minutes to popular shops, dining, hospitals, and Uptown. Eastover, Sedgefield, Myers Park schools. Do not miss this unique opportunity!
2608 E 5th St, Charlotte, NC 28204 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,778 sqft multi-family in Elizabeth, built in 1950. It last sold for $685,000 on May 29, 2025 (2% below the $699,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2025 with an asking price of $1,695 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 31, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $686,300, with a rent estimate of $2,092/month.

Home Details for 2608 E 5th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1778 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In KitchenMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Floor FurnaceHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Floor Furnace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Wood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2Other Parking: Each unit has it's own drivewayNo CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1778 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 37

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: DuplexArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Brick FullNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 12712118

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $699,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: CharlotteCommunity: Elizabeth
School Information
Elementary School: EastoverJr High / Middle School: SedgefieldHigh School: Myers Park

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1778 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.19 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Subject to Lease

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Business

Expense
Tenant Pays: All Utilities

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Owner Pays: Exterior Maintenance

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 4240278Attribution Contact: abell@cottinghamchalk.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1778
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listed by Anne Bell
COMPASS
McSwain Bell
COMPASS
Bought with: Chris Carey, (919) 360-8520, Mackey Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4240278

Price History for 2608 E 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
05/29/2025$685,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4240278
05/08/2025$699,000PendingCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4240278
04/22/2025$699,000PriceChange
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4240278
04/01/2025$725,000Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4240278
03/31/2025$1,595ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/05/2025$1,595PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
01/15/2025$1,695Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/18/2024$615,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4109467
02/16/2024$600,000PendingCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4109467
02/14/2024$600,000Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4109455
10/13/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
10/12/2021$1,495Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
08/23/2020$1,395ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/13/2020$1,395PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/20/2020$1,495Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/04/2019$1,595ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/09/2019$1,595Listed For RentAgent Provided
02/17/2017$1,395ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/08/2017$1,395Listed For RentAgent Provided
02/28/2014$125,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Charlotte

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$426K
$10.92K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.4%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$244
$6
MoM
Available listings
4682
4
MoM
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$595,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2608 E 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.41
Multi-Family Home
$1,150,000
05/14/26
4
2
3,239
0.43
Multi-Family Home
$899,000
09/22/25
5
4
3,133
0.76
Multi-Family Home
$525,000
02/20/26
4
4
1,840
0.77
Multi-Family Home
$525,000
02/20/26
4
4
1,845
0.44
Multi-Family Home
$400,000
02/23/26
8
2
2,346
0.48
Multi-Family Home
$400,000
02/23/26
8
2
2,332
1.35
Multi-Family Home
$630,000
11/17/25
4
2
1,460

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 2608 E 5th St.
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Elizabeth

At least 60 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say parking is easy

  • 50 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 46 % Say kids play outside

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 30 % Say there are community events

  • 27 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Lys1975
    "Free trolley that goes to uptown and connects with the light rail. Walking distance to Plaza, close to Southend and Dilworth."
  • Trulia User
    "Everyone is friendly towards pets but none of us appreciate if you allow your pet to roam freely or to walk them and allow them to poop in our yards so bring a bag."
  • Trulia User
    "Yes dog owners would love living here for the walkability and the parks. It is a great neighborhood for dog owners "
  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is rather quit. i like it. Everything is very well mai tained. i cant wait unti school starts and the kids settle in."
  • Trulia User
    "Nothing.... the area is slammed with constant crime, shootings, theft, package theft, car break ins, assaults and everything else you can imagine! I can’t wait to move out! Lots of bars though if you like getting drunk all the time! "
  • Leonel P.
    "Majority own dogs around this area. Many facilities, business and parks allow dogs on the premises. "
  • Mikala V.
    "I am .6 miles from my work so I can have a 12-15 minute walk, 6 min bike ride or 3 minute drive! I am in walking distance to restaurants and bars as well. "
  • Katie D.
    "The neighborhood is dog friendly and dogs are picked up after. The Greenway is close and a great place to walk your dog and see nice views of the skyline. "
  • Brittanyschlenk
    "Not sure. Sometimes these events are in the Elizabeth magazine that are given out to residence and to the different condo complexes in the area."
  • Sherry J.
    "Family friendly neighborhood with mostly older homes that have been remodeled. lots of big trees and nice parks"
  • Sabrina.mendez
    "The annual 5k race is probably the biggest event we have, but there’s always something going on around here!"
  • Sabrina.mendez
    "Beautiful neighborhood, so conveniently located, lots of small business mostly retail and restaurants walking distance. Love living here. "
  • Lockhart h.
    "I work from home so don’t have a commute. Elizabeth is easily accessible and centrally located. It’s close to main local roads as well as highways. "
  • Mrkleandavid
    "We have lived in Glenridge for over 12 years. We love our neighborhood and know most of the neighbors that own houses "
  • Ryan M.
    "With the many sidewalks make it easy to get around and gives the neighborhood a good family feel. It is also within walking distance of novant hospital and CPCC."
  • Sabrina S.
    "Character and fancy. I love the mix of business and homes together. Not the typical neighborhood layout of charlotte. "
  • Venus J.
    "I love all the different homes and tree coverage. It’s like living in a forest! I love only a 5 minute drive to uptown which is incredibly smooth work commute. "

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature - Pet Friendly

Explore by feature - Garage

Explore by feature - Air Conditioning

Explore by feature - Pool

Explore by feature - Washer/dryer

Explore by feature - Outdoor Space

Homes for sale near 2608 E 5th St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 2608 E 5th St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-07-27 13:48:10 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Click here for more information