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Cherry, Charlotte's historic African American community
Named after the cherry trees that once covered the hillsides and still persist in the yards of locals, Cherry is a historic community striving to keep its roots alive. As one of Charlotte's oldest surviving historically African American neighborhoods, Cherry features homes and buildings from the early 1900s and organizes tours to educate community members and visitors about the neighborhood’s impact.
Older historic homes are a integral part of the Cherry neighborhood story.
Older and new homes live side by side in the Cherry neighborhood streets.
Beautiful homes and streets make Cherry a desirable neighborhood just outside Charlotte.
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Historic homes endure amid slowly developing properties
Some of the area’s earliest buildings can be found along Luther, Cherry and Baxter streets. One-story bungalows with simple gabled roofs and two-story traditional homes with broad front porches remain. Woven throughout the neighborhood are many newer brick condos that typically list between $300,000 and $525,000. Most of the condos are from the late 1990s, creating an architectural landscape that blends the past and present. “For a long time, no one could go in and tear down old structures or create new development,” says Kevin Thompson, Realtor at Helen Adams Realty and longtime local. “It’s a protected neighborhood, and for good reason. The city has a tendency to tear everything down instead of preserving history.” The Cherry Community Organization and the Historic Cherry Neighborhood Association work to preserve the area’s history and source federal funding for residential housing improvements. Walking tours offer information about the remaining historical buildings, such as the cherished Morgan School built in 1925.
Many homes in the Cherry neighborhood feature small quaint front porches.
Apartments are popular among some residents in the Cherry neighborhood.
Traditional style homes keep the historic look while bringing modern homes to the Cherry area.
Newer contemporary homes can be found throughout the Cherry neighborhoods.
Older and new homes live side by side in the Cherry neighborhood streets.
Bungalows and other older homes that have been maintained and upgraded give Cherry its charm.
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Honoring past and present at Cherry's green spaces
Honoring the present is as important as honoring the past for Cherry residents. The Kings Drive Art Walk, a festival featuring arts, crafts and music, allows Cherry’s newest artists to shine. The festival takes place along Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a linear park and stream restoration project that extends over a mile along the neighborhood’s western border. Just two blocks away, Cherry Park is the area’s recreational hub, with 2 acres featuring a baseball diamond, a playground and a basketball court. Midtown Park is another green space for locals right outside Cherry; it is a small, scenic park featuring a grassy lawn, public art installations, walkways and benches. Next door is Pearl Street Park, another monument to the history of Charlotte’s African American community.
Thompson Park in the Cherry neighborhood features several sculptures throughout the park.
Children in the Cherry neighborhood enjoy playing on the playground at Cherry Park.
Sit and relax on one of the bench swings along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway in Cherry.
Cherry Park is a great place for locals to get outside just minutes from downtown Charlotte.
Residents of Cherry can take a stroll through the gardens at Thompson Park.
Thompson Park in Cherry sits on 3-acres of land and has something for everyone to enjoy.
There are various parks, green spaces and greenways for Cherry residents to enjoy nearby.
Briar Creek Greenway is a beautiful and serene trail for Cherry residents nearby.
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Education at some of Mecklenburg County's top schools
Students in Cherry can attend Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School, one of Charlotte's first elementary schools. The school has a B-minus on Niche and became a high-achieving Leader in Me school in the 2020-2021 school year. Middle schoolers can attend Piedmont Middle School, which has an A-minus on Niche and is rated the ninth-best public middle school in Mecklenburg County. High schoolers can get a taste of the college campus experience at Myers Park High School, which has a 62-acre campus and 13 instructional buildings. Niche gives the school an A rating and the title of the sixth-best public high school in Mecklenburg County.
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School provides programs from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Piedmont Middle School in Belmont challenges its students to prepare them for higher education.
Myers Park High School offers many extracurricular activities to students.
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Getting around to Uptown
The neighborhood’s proximity to Interstate 277 and Uptown Charlotte makes Cherry a haven for commuters. Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) also has bus stops that run through the area, and there are light rail stations nearby in Midtown. The closest airport to Cherry is Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is a little over 7 miles away.
Cherry locals are also within easy reach of the Charlotte Light Rail system.
CATs Light Rail is a quick, easy and convenient mode of transit nearby for Cherry residents.
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Diverse dining and farmers markets right by Midtown
Cherry’s food scene is actually quite diverse despite its small size. Mama Ricotta’s is a nationally recognized locale serving home-style Italian cuisine for over 30 years. On the new side, Devil’s Logic Brewing is a hip craft brewery with a cozy outdoor patio space. Locals can grab a traditional American brunch at Original Pancake House or dine with the French at The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant that also offers elevated four-course meal experiences. When residents need to restock their pantries or grab everyday essentials, Metropolitan shopping mall in Cherry’s northwest corner has a few brand-name offerings, like Trader Joe’s, Best Buy, and Target. “Retail-wise, Cherry doesn’t have a ton in the neighborhood,” says Thompson. “But Midtown is walkable from the area, and locals can access a lot of shops there.” Cherry locals also love to get fresh flowers, meat, vegetables, dairy and prepared goods at Kings Drive Farmers Market, open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. All of the market’s produce is local from North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
Mama Ricotta's is a popular Italian restaurant in the Cherry neighborhood.
Mama Ricotta's offers Cherry residents a cozy indoor dining experience.
Cherry residents have easy access to many retail and dining options.
Caribou Coffee is a great place for Cherry residents to start their morning.
Residents of Cherry enjoy the popular Devil's Logic Brewing for an afternoon meetup.
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Parks in this Area
Pearl Street Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Thompson Park
Trails
Parking Lot
Elizabeth Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Events
Cherry Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Bike Trails
Trails
Parking Lot
Midtown Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Transit
Airport
Charlotte/Douglas International
18 min drive
Bus
Charlottetowne Ave & Kings Dr
Bus
Baldwin Ave & Kings Dr
Bus
3rd St & Torrence St
Bus
3rd St & Queens Rd
Bus
Kings Dr & Henley Pl
Bus
3rd St & Kings Dr
Bus
Baxter St & Torrence St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cherry
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cherry Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cherry, Charlotte sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Cherry, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $930,000, up 140% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,682
Median Age
35
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,404
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,450
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
65.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27%
% Population in Labor Force
80.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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