Arbor Glen is the name of the eastern side of Reid Park, a historically African-American suburb with roots stretching back into the 1930s. Compared to Reid Park proper, though, homes in Arbor Glen are on the newer side, a wave of development coming through the neighborhood in the early 2000s. But homebuyers will still find plenty of vintage builds along Ross Avenue. And like their Reid Park neighbors, regardless of a home’s character, Arbor Glen residents enjoy easy access to a lot of Charlotte’s favorite destinations. “You’re able to get in and out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Uptown Charlotte quite easily, and you’re also very close to Interstate 77 and green spaces like Clanton Park and Irwin Creek Greenway,” says Mark Weinberg, broker with Carolina Sky Real Estate Group who has almost a decade of experience in working in the Charlotte area. Residents can also follow West Boulevard straight to Lower South End, a blossoming commercial neighborhood known for its breweries and vibrant nightlife.
Uptown Charlotte and all it offers is only minutes away for Arbor Glen locals.
Shotgun homes are abundant along the streets of Arbor Glen.
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Established and new homes are going fast
Arbor Glen is almost entirely residential, just between the Reid Park neighborhood and Clanton Park. Streets are well shaded with trees, which are as young or as mature as the homes they come with. Newer homes from around 2007 can be found around Spring Oak Drive. They follow Colonial Revival architecture, with two stories and sometimes elongated floorplans similar those of shotgun houses. Sidewalks are plentiful in this part of Arbor Glen. Established, modest cottages with 1,000 square feet of space or less line Ross Avenue, while townhouses and apartments can be found on the northeast side of the neighborhood. Prices typically range between $250,000 and $400,000, though buyers should note inventory is usually low in this small neighborhood.
Residents take pride in the Arbor Glen community with well maintained yards and updated homes.
Newer construction homes can be found scattered throughout the Arbor Glen neighborhood.
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Keeping active in Arbor Glen
Arbor Glen residents are no strangers to green spaces. Irwin Creek Greenway is within walking distance of most homes, accessible from a trailhead on Clanton Road. This paved trail spans 2 miles in total and passes through Clanton Park and Revolution Park. Aside from its multiple basketball courts, soccer fields and pickleball courts, Clanton Park is also the site of a rentable indoor pavilion, a bicycle playground for kids learning how to ride a bike and the Arbor Glen Outreach Center, which hosts activities such as dance lessons and a summer camp. More sports fields, such as a football field and softball diamonds, can be found at Revolution Park, along with the 9-hole Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course. Alternatively, residents can play a round on the Donald Ross-designed course at the Carolina Golf Club.
The Carolina Golf Club is another great amenity for locals of the Arbor Glen community.
Be sure to bring your ball when you want to get a game on at Clanton Park in Arbor Glen.
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Arbor Glen’s schools
Kids can attend Reid Park Academy from prekindergarten up through fifth grade, within a one-mile drive of most homes. Middle schoolers can attend Wilson STEM Academy, a partial magnet school whose curriculum incorporates subjects such as flight, app creation and robotics. Students can wrap up at Harding University High. In 2009, the school’s marching band performed in President Obama’s inaugural parade. The Harding University High School Institute of Technology offers career preparatory classes in three different pathways: automotive technology, construction technology and 3D design and digital manufacturing. All three schools receive overall C ratings from Niche.
Front Entrance of Reid Park Elementary.
Harding University High School Main Building
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Corridors Connect
Several stretches of Charlotte’s residential streets are closed off to cars to become event spaces during Corridors Connect. Arbor Glen has helped host the event in the past, specifically by the Irwin Creek Greenway trailhead and the Arbor Glen Outreach Facility. Past programming has included a drum circle, bike lessons and pumpkin decorating.
Residents of Arbor Glen find it a short distance to the Uptown Charlotte Center.
Newer subdivisions dot the Arbor Glen neighborhood.
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Highways, railways and buses
Ramps to Interstate 77 can be found just a one mile drive down Clanton Road. Uptown is a 4 mile drive up West Boulevard, but residents can expect heavy traffic during peak hours. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 5 miles to the west. CATS bus lines 10 and 30 pass by the edges of Arbor Glen, running roughly every 30 minutes. Commuters can ride line 30 to the Scaleybark light rail station of the Lynx Blue Line.
Locals can catch the bus for a ride across town at several stops near Arbor Glen.
The Light Rail is the best way to get to Uptown Charlotte from many stops near Arbor Glen.
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Quirky restaurants in LoSo and quick eats on West Boulevard
Two Family Dollars can be found along West Boulevard. “You’re going to have to go more into South End to find grocery stores,” Weinberg says. Supermarkets such as Publix and Harris Teeter can be found in Lower South End (LoSo), but this area has really become a hub of local restaurants and breweries. Sycamore Brewery has got more than just craft beers on tap, the venue also hosts weekly yoga classes, a Wednesday evening run club and music bingo. For date night, residents can head down to Yamazaru Sushi & Sake, known not only for their rolls but also their deep-fried calamari and flavorful tonkotsu ramen.
The LoSo area offers lots of fun entertainment opportunities for Arbor Glen residents.
One of the best burgers in Charlotte can be found at Bang Bang Burgers just outside Arbor Glen.
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Crime
Arbor Glen scores an overall 8 out of 10 on the CAP Index for crime, with a 10 in homicide.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,124
Median Age
31
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
35%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,510
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,028
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
12.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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