Home Style
Craftsman Bungalow
Craftsman Bungalow homes (1920s-1930s) are known for low-pitched roof with wide eaves and tapered porch columns.
The Craftsman Bungalow is one of the defining home styles found throughout Sedgefield, dating to the 1920s-1930s period of the neighborhood's development. Sedgefield was largely built out between the late 1940s and early 1960s, and its housing stock reflects the construction techniques, materials, and family expectations of that era.
Hallmarks of this style include low-pitched roof with wide eaves, tapered porch columns, exposed rafter tails. Recognizing these features helps buyers and renovators understand what's original versus altered, which in turn affects both resale value and the scope of any permitted renovation work under current Charlotte/Mecklenburg building codes.
Found mostly on Sedgefield's Dilworth-bordering streets; additions usually go to the rear to preserve the historic front porch. Anyone planning significant structural changes to a home in this style should budget time for a Mecklenburg County permitting review and, on corner or narrow lots, a careful look at current setback requirements before finalizing design.
- Era
- 1920s-1930s
- Hallmarks
- low-pitched roof with wide eaves, tapered porch columns, exposed rafter tails
- Renovation Notes
- Found mostly on Sedgefield's Dilworth-bordering streets; additions usually go to the rear to preserve the historic front porch.