5230 FIRELIGHT LANE | CHARLOTTE, NC 28212

144 UNITS | BUILT 2002

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Executive Summary

Thorngrove Apartments is a well-located, value-add multifamily community in East Charlotte with significant operational and physical upside. The property features 144 units, self-managed by original ownership for over 18 years, with virtually no interior renovations since construction. This allows new ownership to implement professional management, execute full-scale interior upgrades, and introduce modern amenities – unlocking meaningful rent premiums and NOI growth.

The community offers attractive resident appeal with spacious layouts and green space, plus further upside from utility recapture, trash and pest reimbursements, and amenity additions like a dog park and playground. The upcoming reopening of the community pool and enhanced signage will further elevate Thorngrove’s market position.

Thorngrove benefits from a prime location near Eastland Yards – a major mixed-use redevelopment – and convenient access to Plaza Midwood, Cotswold, and top employers. The property is strategically positioned in a low-supply submarket and is eligible for North Carolina’s property tax abatement program, offering substantial annual savings.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-located asset in a dynamic, growing area, with significant value-add potential for new ownership.

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DETAILED UNIT MIX

TYPE 
# UNITS
SIZE (SF)
% OF MIX
2 Bed / 2 Bath
80
1,024
56%
2 Bed / 2 Bath
40
1,061
28%
2 Bed / 2.5 Bath - TH 
24
1,235
17%
TOTAL / AVG.
144
1,069
100%

Property Summary

  • Property Address 5230 Firelight Lane Charlotte, NC 28212
  • County Mecklenburg
  • Units 144
  • Year Built 2002
  • Parcel Numbers 133-041-21
  • Stories Townhomes are two stories; apartments are 3 stories
  • Buildings 13
  • Acreage 12.49
  • Units per Acre 12/acre
  • Roof Pitched (Composition Shingle)
  • Construction Frame
  • Ceiling Height 8.5 ft.; living room ceilings in third floor units are vaulted
  • Parking 220 surface spaces; 16 carports; 14 garages (2 being used for maintenance)
  • Parking Ratio 1.74
  • Washer/Dryer Connections Full size connections in all units; Tenants can rent with a third-party company (Azuma and Appliance Warehouse)
  • Property Management AXS Opportunity

Apartment Amenities

Community Amenities

  • Community swimming pool with sundeck*
  • Clubhouse with gym and kitchen*
  • Carports and garages available for rent
  • Storage units available for rent
  • On-site management and maintenance

* Part of the HOA. Currently closed but expected to reopen later in 2026.

Unit Amenities

  • Kitchen appliances include a refrigerator, oven, hood*, microwave*, dishwasher, and garbage disposal
  • Flat-panel, slab-style cabinets with laminate finish
  • Laminate countertops in kitchen and bathroom
  • Gas fireplace
  • Vinyl flooring in kitchen, living room, and bathrooms in first floor units
  • Carpet in bedrooms and second/third floor units
  • Ceiling fans in living room and bedrooms
  • Shower/tub combo in bathrooms
  • 8.5-foot ceiling heights; living room ceilings in third-floor units are vaulted
  • Washer/dryer connections
  • Private balconies and patios
  • Storage closets on patio/balcony
  • Google Fiber wi-fi

*In select units

LOCATION

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Charlotte Office
4201 Congress Street
Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28209

Raleigh Office
4030 Wake Forest Road
Suite 300, Office 314
Raleigh, NC 27609

Charleston Office
121 Calhoun Street
Suite 200
Charleston, SC 29401

Greenville Office
355 S. Main Street
1st and 2nd Floor
Greenville, SC 29601

Investment Advisors

Matt Robertson
Associate Director
919.812.3174
[email protected]

Caleb Troop
Senior Managing Director
314.607.3481
[email protected]

Thomas Colaiezzi
Director
901.603.8590
[email protected]

Drew Kwiatkowski
Associate Director
704.604.2156
[email protected]

Mortgage Banking

Josh Finley
Managing Director
404.654.2594
[email protected]

Adam Erickson
Director
404.654.2596
[email protected]

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