Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $394K to $1.2M

This week's hot home roundup consists of houses with large back yards and open floor plans.

8632 Idlewild Road — $394,500

Why we love it: The white kitchen cabinets and an open layout make the home feel bright and airy.

• Neighborhood: Idlewild South
• Realtor: Tyler Mundy • Mundy Real Estate, LLC
• Specs: 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 1,486 square feet
• Notable features: Small porch, open layout, spacious bedrooms, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinets and fenced-in yard.

1117 Rollingwood Dr. #18 — $489,000

Why we love it: Tons of natural light pour into the living room from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

• Neighborhood: Clanton Park/Roseland
• Realtor: Viridiana Arceo • Mountain Island Lake Realty LLC
• Specs: 3 beds, 2 baths and 1,329 square feet
• Notable features: Open floor plans, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, deck and fenced-in yard.

258 Enwood Dr. — $599,000

Why we love it: There's a lot of unique modern lighting from the living room fixtures to the back lighting in the bathrooms.

• Neighborhood: Coulwood West
• Realtor: Sarah Binns Crawford• EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
• Specs: 4 beds, 4 baths and 3,246 square feet
• Notable features: Open floor plan, stainless steel appliances, fireplace, walk-in closets, shelving nook and spacious bedrooms.

6909 Ronda Ave. — $730,000

Why we love it: The basement area can be turned into a separate bar and lounge area.

• Neighborhood: Stonehaven
• Realtor: Monique Brown • Michael Londyn Realty
• Specs: 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 2,175 square feet
• Notable features: Vaulted ceilings, basement, plenty of cabinetry, wet bar, fireplace, deck and patio.

4334 Castleton Road — $1,295,000

Why we love it: The large walk-in pantry has plenty of open shelving to display organized snacks.

• Neighborhood: Cotswold
• Realtor: Anne Monsted • COMPASS
• Specs: 5 beds, 3 baths and 3,071 square feet
• Notable features: Open floor plan, stone countertops, hardwood floors, arched walkways, mud bench, patio and fenced-in yard.

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