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First Ward offers urban living and multiple entertainment destinations
The First Ward is an Uptown Charlotte community that offers a broad selection of high-rise and newer multi-family units, a short walk from entertainment destinations like the Spectrum Center – home to the Charlotte Hornets – and the Carolina Theatre. While this area has experienced a development boom that brought in new condos, townhomes and apartments, buyers can still find single-family residences on quiet, tree-lined streets.
Enjoy a night with family in Uptown Charlotte in the First Ward neighborhood.
A great overview shot of First Ward Park.
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Condos and townhomes are prevalent, with some single-family units
“First Ward is interesting, it's historically been the least residential over the years, and that’s changing rather quickly,” says Scott Russo, a broker with the McDevitt Agency, who specializes in selling in Uptown. “There is some residential living intertwined in there that feels a bit lighter than being directly in the other three wards, so you feel a bit more removed. You're connected to [Uptown] without being overwhelmed.”
Home architecture consists of townhomes and high-rise condominiums. Some single-family Craftsmans and Colonial Revivals are there. While most townhomes and condo cost between $200,000 and $650,000, there are options that climb much higher. Single-family homes cost between $700,000 and $850,000. The area generally has lower housing costs than those in Fourth Ward, Second Ward and Third Ward. “It’s a good target for entry-level buyers,” says Russo.
Russo says that residential buildings tend to have their own homeowners’ associations, with fees generally ranging from $200 to $450 a month. Properties are generally on gridded streets, either within towers or on smaller-than-average lots. Townhomes and single-family residences are located toward the edges of the community, near Davidson Street. Towers are concentrated along College Street and Trade Street near the Spectrum Center.
Townhomes are also popular in the First Ward neighborhood.
You can find Condos around the First Ward neighborhood.
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Light rail and bus lines connect the neighborhood
The Charlotte Transportation Center is adjacent to First Ward on Trade Street, where most CATS lines terminate. Buses stop along multiple corridors, including Caldwell Street, Davidson Street, 7th Street and Brevard Street. The LYNX Gold Line runs along Trade Street with stops at the Charlotte Transportation Center, Davidson Street and McDowell Street. The blue line has stops at CTC/Arena, 7th Street and 9th Street. There are multiple entrances to Interstate 277 on the neighborhood’s periphery. Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center is around 2 miles south.
The 7th Street Station is open for all locals and visitors of the First Ward neighborhood.
Joy Rides at 7th Street Station
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First Ward has a wide variety of dining options
Locally owned restaurants are spread out across the ward. The Market at 7th Street has multiple eateries and boutiques. “If you’re looking for a mix to please multiple palates, that would be a fun spot to stop in,” Russo says. Other spots include:
Don’s Restaurant, which serves Southern dishes and has an impressive cocktail menu
Spice, with its upscale entrees and popular brunch
Aria Tuscan Grill, which offers authentic Italian fare and is open for lunch
The neighborhood has several convenience stores and some boutiques. Trader Joe’s and Target are located south along Kings Drive. More grocery stores and big-box retailers are 2 miles away on South Boulevard.
Welcome to 7th Street Market in the First Ward neighborhood.
Enjoy a night out with family at the 7th Street Market Restaurant.
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The area is home to major entertainment spots and the Spectrum Center
First Ward Park, popular for its fountain and walking paths, occasionally holds concerts. Other recreational spaces outside the community include Alexander Park, which features a soccer field, courts and a playground. The 3-mile-long Little Sugar Creek Greenway is open for hiking and biking.
The Spectrum Center also holds concerts and other sporting events. ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center is a library for children and teens that also has a theatre and multiple events throughout the year. Other entertainment venues include The Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and the Carolina Theatre.
The Spectrum Center is home to the Charlotte Hornets.
The Children’s Theater of Charlotte
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Public and private school options are available
Students can attend Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which offers school choice through a lottery system when space is available. The First Ward Creative Arts Academy is a magnet school for kindergarten through 5th grade. Private options include the well-rated Trinity Episcopal School. UNC Charlotte also has a campus in the community.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
First Ward
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
7
4
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First Ward Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in First Ward, Charlotte sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in First Ward, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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