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Beatties Ford-Trinity

Beatties Ford-Trinity

3.7
$328,877 Average Value
$220 Average Price per Sq Ft
33 Homes For Sale

Why more homebuyers are choosing Beatties Ford-Trinity

Beatties Ford-Trinity is an up-and-coming neighborhood in Charlotte’s Historic West End that attracts homebuyers looking for comparative value and convenience. Its housing stock ranges from older ranch-style homes to custom new construction, and prices tend to sit below the citywide median. Its location near Interstate 77 makes commutes to Uptown and other major job centers manageable, and when you want to disconnect, you’re minutes from Hornet’s Nest Regional Park. Northlake Mall is nearby, and the neighborhood’s school zoning includes a highly rated high school with an engineering program.

Beatties Ford and Sunset roads are the major thoroughfares.
Beatties Ford and Sunset roads are the major thoroughfares.
New home developments are rising around the neighborhood.
New home developments are rising around the neighborhood.
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A variety of single-family homes for entry-level and move-up buyers

Residential development began here in the mid-20th century and has continued steadily ever since, resulting in a diverse architectural landscape. You’ll find 1960s ranch-style homes and split-levels sharing wide, gently curving streets with 1990s New Traditionals, 2010s transitionals and Craftsman new construction. These properties rest on neatly landscaped lots ranging from around a tenth of an acre to nearly half an acre, with mature trees providing some privacy between backyards. If you're looking for less maintenance, the Lakeview Village community has brand-new townhouses. The median sale price here is around $310,000, well below Charlotte ’s median. Townhouses range from the upper $200,000s to the lower $300,000s, and detached homes start in the mid-$100,000s and can reach the lower $700,000s. You’ll find similar pricing in neighboring Sunset Road and Henderson Circle, and lower prices in Hamilton Circle

A new Craftsman-style home with a spacious front yard.
A new Craftsman-style home with a spacious front yard.
A row of New Traditional homes in Beatties Ford-Trinity.
A row of New Traditional homes in Beatties Ford-Trinity.
A few modern homes have popped up around the neighborhood.
A few modern homes have popped up around the neighborhood.
Ranch-style homes are common here.
Ranch-style homes are common here.
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Highly rated public and private schools with specialty programs

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools serves Beatties Ford-Trinity. Students are assigned to a home school but can also apply to magnet and school-choice programs through the annual Program Choice Lottery. Hornets Nest Elementary School is in the neighborhood. Ranson Middle School offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, and the highly rated Hopewell High School has an Academy of Engineering. Nearby private options include Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts, an elementary school with an A rating from Niche that has a Suzuki Violin program.

The Hornets Nest Elementary spirit rock often has inspiring messages.
The Hornets Nest Elementary spirit rock often has inspiring messages.
The entrance to Ranson Middle School.
The entrance to Ranson Middle School.
View of the Hopewell High School Titans press box.
View of the Hopewell High School Titans press box.
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Commute to Uptown and University City in as little as 15 minutes

Commuters can quickly hop onto Interstate 77 to reach job centers around Charlotte. Here’s a look at common destinations and drive times:

  • Uptown is less than 8 miles away, or 10 to 20 minutes.
  • South End is less than 10 miles away, or 12 to 25 minutes.
  • University City is around 11 miles away, or 15 to 25 minutes.
  • South Park is less than 14 miles away, or 20 to 45 minutes.
  • Ballantyne is around 23 miles away, or 25 to 60 minutes.
You’ll want a car if you live here, but there are some sidewalks and bike-friendly streets, and CATS buses stop along Beatties Ford and Trinity roads.

You can reach Uptown in as little as 15 minutes via Interstate 77.
You can reach Uptown in as little as 15 minutes via Interstate 77.
Beatties Ford and Sunset Roads are the major thoroughfares of Beatties Ford-Trinity.
Beatties Ford and Sunset Roads are the major thoroughfares of Beatties Ford-Trinity.
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Enjoy the outdoors at Hornet’s Nest Regional Park and beyond

Hornet’s Nest Regional Park anchors outdoor recreation with a long list of amenities spread across more than 140 acres. If you’re into team sports, you can play tennis, basketball, baseball or volleyball. A BMX track, a disc golf course and a Play60 obstacle course are some of its unique features, and fishing and hiking are some of the quieter activities here. For an educational experience, you can visit the McIntyre Historic Site and walk a short trail to learn about the area’s Revolutionary War history. Other nearby green spaces include Nevin Community Park, Ribbon Walk Nature Preserve and the public Sunset Hills Golf Course.

Hornet's Nest Regional Park is home to one of the most popular disc golf courses in Charlotte.
Hornet's Nest Regional Park is home to one of the most popular disc golf courses in Charlotte.
Beatties Ford-Trinity locals can meet Lucy at the Hornet's Nest Regional Park BMX track.
Beatties Ford-Trinity locals can meet Lucy at the Hornet's Nest Regional Park BMX track.
Riders compete twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays at Hornet's Nest Regional Park.
Riders compete twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays at Hornet's Nest Regional Park.
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Grocery stores, local restaurants and a mall are all close by

It’s easy to pick up groceries and prescriptions with Food Lion, Aldi, Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy at the corner of Beatties Ford and Sunset roads. Fast food chains and gas stations dot this commercial area, where you can dine at local restaurants such as:

  • Honey Pies BBQ & Smokehouse, a Texas-style barbecue spot with scratch-made sides
  • Taqueria Xochitl, a food truck serving street tacos, pupusas and other Latin American dishes
  • Sunset SoulFood, a favorite for hefty plates of Southern-style fare and fried seafood
For larger shopping trips and more dining options, you can head 3 miles north into Northlake, where national retailers and big-box stores surround Northlake Mall.

ALDI is a popular and conveniently located grocer for Beatties Ford-Trinity locals.
ALDI is a popular and conveniently located grocer for Beatties Ford-Trinity locals.
Sunset SoulFood Restaurant has a large following for its Southern-style dishes.
Sunset SoulFood Restaurant has a large following for its Southern-style dishes.
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How the Beatties Ford Road corridor is changing

Beatties Ford Road is considered the main corridor of Charlotte’s West End. The area experienced an economic decline in the 1970s, when highway construction cut it off from the rest of the city. But now, neighborhoods like Beatties Ford-Trinity are making a comeback as the city invests more in walkable and bikeable infrastructure, and home builders recognize the area’s convenient location near Uptown. “There’s major growth, both with the transit system and the businesses that are relocating to the area,” says Jim Hall, a Realtor with CLT Home Sells.

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4.0 Niche User
8/7/2016 Niche Review
on average people have lived in my neighbored for 16+ years.
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8/7/2016 Niche Review
Central location to all amenities.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Beatties Ford-Trinity US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,183
Number of Homes for Sale
33
Median Year Built
1997
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,669
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,473
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
10
Median Rent
$1,794
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,900
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,910
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,850
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,850

Demographics

Total Population
4,954
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$39,888
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$56,469

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
78.6%
College Graduates
18.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
% Population in Labor Force
38.4%
Significantly below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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