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What it's like to live in Charlotte's historic Cherry neighborhood
Cherry is one of Charlotte’s oldest neighborhoods, named after the cherry trees that once covered the surrounding hillsides. Preserving its longstanding homes while welcoming limited new development, the enclave balances deep-rooted history with modern-day convenience. You can walk to the shops and restaurants along South Kings Drive or to the playground at Cherry Park. There’s a year-round farmers market and a passionate neighborhood association that advocates for the community and organizes annual events. Add highly rated schools and short commutes to Uptown, and you can see why Cherry is a neighborhood with wide appeal.
You'll find many century-old homes lining the streets of Cherry.
Older and new homes live side by side in Cherry.
Beautiful homes and streets make Cherry a desirable neighborhood just outside Uptown Charlotte.
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A blend of historic homes and new development
The past mixes with the present along Cherry’s narrow, sidewalk-lined streets, where you’ll find century-old bungalows and American Foursquares sitting between newer custom Craftsmans, brick condo buildings and townhouses designed to look like historic styles. “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. “It’s a protected neighborhood.” While Cherry is not a city-designated Local Historic District like Fourth Ward and Wesley Heights, development here has been limited at times, mostly through planning policy, rezoning recommendations and affordable-housing preservation efforts by local nonprofits such as the Cherry Community Organization.
Many homes in the Cherry neighborhood feature quaint front porches.
Apartments are popular among some residents in the Cherry neighborhood.
Craftsman homes keep the historic look while bringing modern homes to the Cherry area.
Newer modern homes can be found throughout Cherry.
Older and new homes live side by side in Cherry.
Bungalows and other older homes that have been maintained and upgraded give Cherry its charm.
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How much you’ll pay for single-family homes and condos in Cherry
The neighborhood’s median sale price is more than double Charlotte ’s at around $890,000. Here’s how prices break down by home type:
Condos start in the lower $200,000s and can reach the upper $800,000s.
Townhouses rarely go on the market. There have been no recent sales.
Detached homes start in the upper $600,000s and can reach nearly $3 million.
These prices are typical for neighborhoods that are this close to Uptown. Dilworth and Elizabeth have medians of around $750,000 and $790,000, respectively. Home prices are much higher in Myers Park, which has a median of about $1.7 million.
Multiple ways to reach Uptown and other job centers
The heart of Uptown is less than 2 miles away. You can avoid paying for parking by walking, taking a CATS bus, catching a ride on a CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar or biking. Commuters can quickly hop onto Interstate 277, East Independence Boulevard (U.S. Route 74) and Providence Road (state Route 16) to reach other job hubs around Charlotte. South Park is less than 5 miles away, and University City, home to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, is roughly 12 miles away.
The CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar is an option for Cherry commuters.
The CityLYNX Gold Line provides quick, convenient transit for Cherry residents.
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Myers Park High School offers many extracurricular activities and is highly rated.
Families have access to rated public and private schools
Cherry is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district. Students can attend Eastover Elementary School, which is in Eastover and receives a B-plus rating from Niche, and then advance to Sedgefield Middle School, which is in Sedgefield and earns a B-minus rating. Myers Park High School in Barclay Downs earns an A rating and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, along with Advanced Placement courses and extensive arts programs. Nearby private options include the A-rated Trinity Episcopal School, which is in the First Ward and enrolls students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Walk to restaurants, the Metropolitan mall and a farmers market
Cherry residents are steps from a variety of restaurants. Mama Ricotta’s is a nationally recognized, serving home-style Italian cuisine for over 30 years. Diners can enjoy a traditional American brunch at Original Pancake House or Thai dishes at Deejai Thai. The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant with elevated four-course meal experiences, is a favorite for special occasions. “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.” Metropolitan, a mall next to the neighborhood, has familiar brands, such as Trader Joe’s, Best Buy and Target. Midtown Terrace along South Kings Drive has Charlotte Cycles, Don’s Tennis Accessories and other boutique businesses. You can pick up fresh produce and local goods from the Kings Drive Farmers Market, which is open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Mama Ricotta's is a popular Italian restaurant in Cherry.
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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Where Cherry residents can play sports, take a walk and picnic
Three parks and a greenway offer plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors close to home. During your free time, you can:
Play baseball, basketball or visit the playground at Cherry Park
Enjoy a picnic with a view of the Uptown skyline at Midtown Park
Join a pickleball or soccer match or use the fitness court at Pearl Street Park
Bike, run or walk your dogs along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Thompson Park in the Cherry neighborhood features several sculptures.
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.
Cherry Park is a great place for locals to get outside.
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.
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Annual events help neighbors connect and celebrate Cherry’s history
Every summer, the Cherry Community Organization hosts the Cherry Reunion & Parade. The event, held in late August or early September, celebrates the neighborhood’s long history with a parade and a party in Cherry Park with family-friendly activities, live music and food. The neighborhood also has a Fall Festival at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church at the end of October and several neighborhood meetings throughout the year.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cherry
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
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Cherry Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cherry, Charlotte sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Cherry, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $781,500, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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