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Why families and young professionals are considering Capitol Drive
Capitol Drive is an up-and-coming neighborhood between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Uptown. New townhouses and detached homes are rising here, where ongoing community-focused efforts have helped create a growing sense of pride and momentum. Residents appreciate being close to major highways, popular entertainment districts and local restaurants, without feeling far removed from the rest of Charlotte. In addition to some industry, the neighborhood is home to a community college campus and a one-of-a-kind public school.
Captiol Drive is a great neighborhood just 10 minutes outside of Uptown Charlotte.
Newly built townhomes in Capitol Drive are a great option at a lower price point for buyers.
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A mix of cottages, townhouses and newer homes with ADUs
Apartments make up most of the housing available in Capitol Drive, anchored by the massive Renaissance West mixed-use development that fills its southwestern corner. Those looking for a single-family home will find a mix of architectural styles, from older cottages and ranch-style homes to newer Craftsman-inspired transitional designs. There are also rows of newly built townhouses with modern interiors. “Some of the most recent homes were built with ADUs, or accessory dwelling units. They’re attached or detached apartments that owners can rent out,” says Dempsey Miller, owner and broker of D Real Estate Company. Lot sizes vary, with some properties resting on about a tenth of an acre, and others on a third of an acre or more.
New Traditional Homes are a popular style with newly built homes in Capitol Drive.
Various styles of townhomes can be found in the Capitol Drive neighborhoods.
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How new townhouses are impacting home prices in Capitol Drive
The median sale price here is around $625,000, significantly above Charlotte’s median and that of surrounding neighborhoods, such as Ponderosa-Wingate and Westerly Hills. But this is largely due to the new construction townhouses, which start in the lower $300,000s and can reach the mid-$600,000s. Detached homes rarely go on the market. Only one roughly 1,800-square-foot home was sold in recent years in the mid-$300,000s.
Residents enjoy the large sidewalks that are spread throughout most of the Capitol Drive area.
Capitol Drive residents are only minutes from Charlotte with convenient travel ability.
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Public schools, magnet options and a community college close to home
Neighborhood schools include Westerly Hills Academy, Wilson STEM Academy and Harding University High School, which features an Institute of Technology magnet program. A portion of the neighborhood is zoned to Renaissance West STEAM Academy, a unique prekindergarten through eighth-grade school built to support children in this neighborhood as part of the West Boulevard corridor’s revitalization. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also allows students to apply to a magnet school of their choice during an annual Program Choice Lottery. Capitol Drive is also home to Central Piedmont Community College’s Harris Campus.
Renaissance West Steam Academy just minutes from CLT Airport and Uptown Charlotte.
Harding University High School helps Capitol Drive teens prepare for life after graduation.
Central Piedmont Community College offers continuing education and more in Capitol Drive.
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What makes Capitol Drive a convenient spot for commuters
Commuters will find it’s fairly easy to get where they need to go from Capitol Drive. Here’s what you need to know:
The neighborhood is a little over 5 miles from Uptown.
Interstates 77, 85 and 277 are all just minutes away.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a short 3-mile drive.
You can catch a CATS bus along West and Wilkinson boulevards.
Traffic can get heavy around town during the morning and evening commutes.
Capitol Drive residents have easy access to the CATS bus system for car free travel.
The Charlotte Skyline is beautiful at night, easily seen from Capitol Drive.
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Nearby amenities include parks, local restaurants and a farmers market
There’s a lot to do within a 5-mile radius of the neighborhood. During your free time, you may:
Take on the mountain biking trails at Southwest District Park
Shoot hoops, play baseball or work out at Southview Recreation Center
Pick up locally grown produce and handmade crafts at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
Enjoy a meal at Lawrence Caribbean Restaurant, Mr. G’s, or Niko’s Grill
Grab the essentials at Walmart Supercenter, Family Dollar or CVS
Nightlife and entertainment are a short drive away in LoSo or Lower South End ( York Road), a trendy district known for its bounty of breweries, bars and restaurants.
Capitol Drive locals can shop the expansive Charlotte Regional Farmers Market nearby.
Fresh foods and local goods draw crowds to the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market to the area.
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How a nonprofit helped spark new interest in Capitol Drive
Previously off-the-radar for many, Capitol Drive has attracted a lot of attention from buyers and investors in recent years thanks to the efforts of a local organization. “A nonprofit called Community Link set out to purchase some properties there to sell to veterans who were first-time homebuyers,” Miller says. “And once that got started, the idea of buying and developing properties over there kind of spread, as other investors saw that it was a good place to live.” Many are pleased with the direction the community is going in. “I think it’s great to see neighborhoods like Capitol Drive come to life and be affordable to people,” Miller says. “People take more pride in their homes when they’re the owners.”
Tuckaseegee Recreation center is fun for everyone living in the Capitol Drive area.
You can play a game of 1 on 1 or just get in some practice at the Clanton Road Community Park.
There are so many golf courses to choose from near Capitol Drive.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Capitol Drive
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Capitol Drive Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Capitol Drive, Charlotte sell after 108 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Capitol Drive, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $320,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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