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Why homebuyers like Genesis Park’s location and lifestyle
Genesis Park is a small residential pocket north of Uptown Charlotte, shaped by redevelopment and reinvestment. Here, you can live in an updated older home on a tree-shaded block, a short drive or bus ride from the employers and attractions filling the Center City. Camp North End’s local restaurants and boutiques are within walking distance, and the AvidXchange Music Factory is close by for a night out. And when you’re looking to get a workout in or take a walk, the neighborhood has a park and a recreation center.
Genesis Park is small but holds onto a strong sense of community.
Genesis Park isn't far from Uptown Charlotte.
The Genesis Park Community Garden is large and well cared for by locals.
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Renovated and remodeled midcentury single-family homes
Mature trees shade the assortment of cottages, Craftsman bungalows, ranch-style homes and American Foursquares lining the wide streets of Genesis Park. Most homes were constructed during the 1950s, but a community-backed project by DreamKey Partners, a nonprofit real estate development company, renovated or rebuilt many of them within the last decade. “About a half dozen homes, primarily on the north side, have been complete teardowns, with custom builds going in their place. But the others have remained the same,” says Drew Ludeke , a Realtor with Coldwell Banker. And unlike neighboring Brightwalk , it does not have an HOA. Homes don’t often go on the market, though a couple of homes have sold recently in the upper $300,000s.
Many homes here have been renovated.
Genesis Park features lots of older homes on quiet streets just outside Uptown Charlotte.
There are also newly built homes throughout the Genesis Park area.
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Uptown Charlotte is a short drive, bus ride or bike trip
Interstates 77 and 277 separate Genesis Park from Uptown Charlotte, about 2 miles away. The drive via Statesville Road and North Graham Street takes between 6 and 15 minutes. You can avoid paying for parking in the Center City by taking a CATS bus or biking through McCrorey Heights and Biddleville.
Genesis Park is a small neighborhood close to all that Charlotte offers.
Being close to Uptown Charlotte brings lots of easy access to public transit.
The closest LYNX Blue Line light rail station is about 3 miles away.
Residents have access to the LYNX Blue Line light rail train.
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Shop, dine and hang out at Camp North End
Camp North End, a sprawling business park in a historic industrial complex, is just a few blocks east of the neighborhood. “It used to be an old Model T factory, but they repurposed it to be a mixed-use commercial space,” Ludeke says. “They do live events there throughout the year, like a big market during Christmastime. But they’ve also added a lot more popular businesses there, like food stalls and an offshoot of a local brewery.” After shopping at boutiques, such as That’s Novel Books and Thrift Pony, you can dine at:
Halal Street Food, a sit-down spot for Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine
Soul Miner's Garden, a vegan stall with a focus on fresh, local ingredients
La Caseta, a walk-up for Latin American favorites from tacos to pupusas
Tipsy Pickle, a dine-in with an eclectic menu and indoor pickleball courts
Outside Camp North End’s offerings, Curry Gate is a local favorite nearby, serving up Indian and Pakistani cuisine. For groceries and other essentials, Wayne’s Super Market and Family Dollar are a few minutes away on North Graham Street.
Camp North End is a fantastic place for Genesis Park locals to do some dining and shopping.
Genesis Park locals know that the family-friendly Camp North End offers something for everyone.
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The AvidXchange Music Factory offers concerts and entertainment just minutes away.
Concerts, museums and more near Genesis Park
From musical acts to stand-up performances, the calendar at the AvidXchange Music Factory is packed with events. This lifestyle and entertainment complex, south of Genesis Park in Fourth Ward, has restaurants, bars and four concert venues. The rest of Uptown offers plenty to do. You can visit museums such as Discovery Place Science or the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, or watch the Carolina Panthers play football at Bank of America Stadium.
Where you can swim, play sports and romp around a playground
A few parks and recreation spots are close to home. Popular activities include:
Playing basketball or taking a dance class at Ivory/Baker Recreation Center
Taking the kids to the playground at Anita Stroud Park
Swimming and going down the waterslide at Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center
Playing baseball or soccer at Greenville Park
Tending to a plot at the Genesis Park Community Garden
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center offers Genesis Park locals a variety of activities.
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center draws people from the surrounding areas to Genesis Park.
There is a great outdoor space and a small community garden at the Ivory/Baker Recreation Center.
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Assigned public schools with a highly rated private option nearby
Genesis Park is within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district. The neighborhood’s assigned schools are Walter G. Byers School, a kindergarten through eighth grade school, and West Charlotte High School, which has an International Baccalaureate program as well as JROTC. Charlotte Leadership Academy, receiving an A-minus rating from Niche, is a nearby private option in Druid Hills.
Students may attend Walter G. Byers School.
Genesis Park students can attend West Charlotte High School.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Genesis Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Genesis Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Genesis Park, Charlotte sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Genesis Park, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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