$2,395,000
SOLD AUG 7, 2025
5 Beds
8 Baths
8,580 Sq Ft
0.88 Acres

Recently Sold

$279 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Access To Lake
  • Pool and Spa
  • Open Floorplan
  • South Charlotte Middle Rated A-
  • Waterfront
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2025

Experience luxury living in Challis Farms, one of South Charlotte’s most exclusive gated communities. This stunning Mediterranean/Tuscan-inspired estate was custom built with exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms and 2 half baths, this palatial residence offers both elegance and comfort. Set on an extremely private lot with beautiful landscaping, the home features a beautifully designed outdoor plaza with an in-ground pool and hot tub, all overlooking a serene, spring-fed lake. Enjoy tranquil, year-round waterfront views from your own secluded retreat—perfect for relaxation or entertaining. This unique home is an incredible value and in a premier location. Don’t miss the chance to make this one-of-a-kind estate your own. Priced 20% below pre-listing appraisal for quicker sale. Do NOT miss out on your chance to live in luxury and walk into instant equity!! "As-Is" sale.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Sposato

Carolina Realty Advisors Brokerage Email: Mike@CarolinaRealtyAdvisors.com License #207515 Listed on: 06/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Fandel

Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Paracle License #113567

Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Paracle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned R-15PUD

HOA Fees

  • $183 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Pocket Doors
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Home Security System
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Pool and Spa
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Terrace

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Hawthorne Mgmnt Association, Phone Number (704) 377-0114
  • Challis Farm Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 211-581-32

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$183 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 279.14
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: Mike@CarolinaRealtyAdvisors.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Walk In, Built-in Features, Cable Prewire, Central Vacuum, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 4492
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 950
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 1200
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 2150
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1817
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6309
  • Has Basement: Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 2271
  • Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Door(s), Pocket Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Great Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Living Area: 8580
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Room Count: 19
  • Bedroom Basement: 2
  • Bedroom Third: 0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Elevator
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool/Spa Combo
  • View: Water
  • Water Body Name: Challis Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Construction Type: Brick Partial, Hard Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Terrace

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Sq Ft Garage: 1388
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake Access
  • Association Fee: 550
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Name: Hawthorne Mgmnt
  • Phone: 704-377-0114

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 2200.00

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • HOA Subject To: Required

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Area: 0.88
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 211-581-32
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R-15PUD

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Aug 5, 2025
Sold by
Cerullo Charles David and Cerullo Barbara J
Bought by
Dickens Robert Simon and Dickens Dew Candice
Seller's Agent
Mike Sposato
Carolina Realty Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Tina Fandel
Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Paracle
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4.01%
Views
190

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
78.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1993
Bought by
Cerullo Charles David and Cerullo Barbara J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,350,000 Morehead Title
Warranty Deed $2,350,000 Morehead Title
Deed $195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,300,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Sold $2,395,000 -4.0% $279 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $291 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 -- $2,154,800 $550,000 $1,604,800
2023 $15,281 $2,321,700 $550,000 $1,771,700
2022 $15,281 $1,583,500 $380,000 $1,203,500
2021 $15,281 $1,583,500 $380,000 $1,203,500
2020 $15,281 $1,583,500 $380,000 $1,203,500
2019 $15,372 $1,583,500 $380,000 $1,203,500
2018 $21,597 $1,640,600 $397,400 $1,243,200
2017 $21,302 $1,640,800 $397,400 $1,243,400
2016 -- $1,661,700 $397,400 $1,264,300
2015 $21,551 $1,661,700 $397,400 $1,264,300
2014 $21,405 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4262946

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 211-581-32