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What’s drawing homebuyers and homebuilders to Grier Heights
Grier Heights is experiencing a shift. New residents are moving into the Charlotte neighborhood next to families who’ve lived here for generations, and long-standing homes are being replaced with larger, brand-new builds. The community’s close-in location is one of its main draws, making it convenient for Uptown professionals and healthcare workers who need to be near Elizabeth 's hospitals. Residents have a few local restaurants, national retailers and parks within walking distance, and many more options are a short drive away. A central community center and highly rated schools add to the appeal for families.
Grier Heights in located less the 4 miles south of Uptown Charlotte.
Grier Heights dates back to 1890.
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Newer homes mix with midcentury styles on tree-shaded streets
Tall oak trees tower over the wide streets of Grier Heights, where you’ll find original midcentury ranch-style homes and bungalows sitting next to newly built Craftsmans and townhouses. "It's a historic area with older homes, but you'll see people buying and redoing the properties,” says Kevin Thompson, a Realtor with Helen Adams Realty. “It's going through a sort of transition period right now as the location becomes more popular.” And it’s not just homebuyers and investors renovating and rebuilding here. Nonprofit organizations, such as CrossRoads Corporation, have built more than 25 homes in the neighborhood since 2008.
Grier Heights' median sale price is around $285,000, significantly below Charlotte 's. Detached homes start in the upper $100,000s and can reach $1 million. Townhouses start in the upper $200,000s and can reach the mid-$400,000s. For comparison, Myers Park and Eastover have median prices exceeding $1.5 million.
Ranch-style homes are common in Grier Heights.
Newly built Craftsman-style homes are popular in Grier Heights.
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Highly rated public schools with magnet programs and specialty courses
The neighborhood is within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district. Students can attend Billingsville Cotswold Elementary School, an International Baccalaureate magnet school that operates across two campuses, one in Grier Heights and the other in Cotswold. They can then advance to Alexander Graham Middle School, which earns a B from Niche and offers courses in STEM and Health Sciences. Then it's to the A-rated Myers Park High School, the first public school in North Carolina to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Both schools are less than 4 miles away in Barclay Downs. Nearby private options include St. Gabriel Catholic School in Foxcroft.
Myers Park High School serves students in grades 9-12.
The entrance of Alexander Graham Middle School.
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What it is like to commute to Uptown and other job hubs from here
Grier Heights offers some walkability, but most people drive or take the bus to get around Charlotte. Uptown, comprised of the First Ward, Second Ward, Third Ward and Fourth Ward, is about 3 miles away. Commuters can drive straight down Randolph Road or East 7th Street to get there. Close access to U.S. Route 74 (East Independence Boulevard) and Interstate 277 makes it easier to reach other job hubs around the city, such as:
South End, which is about 4 miles away (or 10 to 25 minutes)
SouthPark, which is less than 5 miles away (or 10 to 25 minutes)
University City, which is around 14 miles away (or 20 to 35 minutes)
Ballantyne, which is roughly 13 miles away (or 25 to 50 minutes)
Shopping and dining options in Grier Heights, Echo Hills and Cotswold
Grier Heights is home to Lupie’s Café, a long-running lunch spot. “It’s old Americana kind of food,” says Jennifer Monroe, a Realtor with Compass. “Everybody loves the place. You always run into somebody you know when you’re there.” Another favorite is Tipsy Burro Saloon & Cantina, which serves Tex-Mex cuisine and often has live music on Saturdays. More dining options, such as Sal’s Pizza Factory, Ilios Crafted Greek and Black Cat Coffee Company, are in neighboring Echo Hills. As for shopping, Food Lion, The Home Depot and Walmart Supercenter are all close by, and Harris Teeter, Publix and a variety of name-brand stores are minutes away in Cotswold Village. Bojangles Coliseum, where you can go to concerts and sporting events, is less than a mile away on Coliseum Drive.
For 30 years, Lupie's Cafe has been one of Charlotte's treasured eating establishments.
Grier Heights is less than a mile away from the Bojangles Coliseum.
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Easy access to parks, sports fields and community programs
With multiple parks and a community center, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors and stay active in and around Grier Heights. Common activities include:
Taking the kids to the playground or gardening at Grier Heights Park
Playing baseball or soccer at Randolph Road Park
Biking along the Briar Creek Greenway
Enjoying a picnic at Eastover Park
Skateboarding or playing basketball at Grayson Neighborhood Park
Grier Heights Community Center, which is in the historic Billingsville School, is a vital resource and features a colorful mural that honors the neighborhood’s continuing story: A teenager reading a book is surrounded by portraits of prominent residents, Sam Billings, Arthur S. Grier and Naomi Drenan. “One of the main things we offer here is after-school programs and tutoring. It’s a place for children to come. We give snacks and help with homework,” says Norissa Bass, the facility's program coordinator. “We also offer GED classes and literacy classes. A better question is, ‘What don’t we do?’”
Younger residents can spend time at the Grier Heights Community Center.
Children love to play on the playground at Grier Heights Park.
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How residents, new and old, celebrate Grier Heights
The streets of Grier Heights come alive with music and fellowship for the Grier Heights Annual Labor Day Reunion, also known as Grier Town Day or G Day. This big event, often described as a family reunion, starts with a parade and ends with a party in Grier Heights Park. “Local artists come out and perform. There are vendors, and we have neighbor awards to recognize people and what they’ve done for the community,” says Bass. “Residents really build on the history of the neighborhood. They want to keep it alive.”
Randolph Road heads directly into Uptown.
You can enjoy lunch in the shade at Grier Heights Park.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Grier Heights
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
10
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Grier Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grier Heights, Charlotte sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Grier Heights, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $292,500, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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