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Griers Fork

Griers Fork

$340,031 Average Value
$225 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

A suburban lifestyle and lower home prices draw buyers to Griers Fork

Griers Fork is a suburban neighborhood in southwest Charlotte known for its access to family-friendly attractions and the Interstate 485 Loop. Here you can buy an established home for less than the citywide median while still being close to an outlet mall, an amusement park, and an array of local restaurants and national retailers. Lake Wylie and a handful of parks provide outdoor recreation, and you can commute to Uptown and several other job hubs in 40 minutes or less.

The homes in Griers Fork have spacious yards.
The homes in Griers Fork have spacious yards.
Griers Fork is an established neighborhood in a booming part of southwest Charlotte.
Griers Fork is an established neighborhood in a booming part of southwest Charlotte.
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Single-family homes on spacious lots with trees

Along Griers Fork’s gently curving streets, you’ll find a mix of single-family homes mostly built between the late 1960s and the early 2000s. These ranch-style houses, split-levels, Colonial Revivals and New Traditionals typically rest on tree-shaded lots ranging from about a third of an acre to more than half an acre. However, some subdivisions on the neighborhood’s northern end offer smaller tract-style lots of less than a quarter of an acre.

A lovely split-level home in Griers Fork.
A lovely split-level home in Griers Fork.
Split-level homes are popular in Griers Fork.
Split-level homes are popular in Griers Fork.
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Homes sell quickly at prices often below Charlotte’s median

The neighborhood’s median sale price of around $350,000 is below Charlotte ’s, which is about $430,000. Prices range from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$500,000s. You’ll find similar prices in Ayrsley to the south, lower prices in Olde Whitehall to the north and higher prices in Steele Creek to the west. “From both personal and client experience, I can tell you that the values of homes in outer south Charlotte have continued to rise, and homes in the area are often sold quickly,” says Lindsay Patton, a Realtor with the Redbud Group at Keller Williams SouthPark. On average, Griers Fork homes sell in 25 days, twice as fast as the national average.

I-485 and Route 160 make Charlotte commutes simpler

It’s easier to get around the Queen City with Interstate 485 and state Route 160 right outside the neighborhood. Commuters are often heading to:

  • SouthPark, which is around 10 miles away (or 15 to 40 minutes)
  • South End, which is about 10 miles away (or 15 to 40 minutes)
  • Ballantyne, which is less than 12 miles away (or 15 to 20 minutes)
  • Uptown, which is around 12 miles away (or 20 to 40 minutes)
In under 20 minutes, you can drive to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, roughly 10 miles north of Griers Fork. The neighborhood is car-dependent, but you can catch a CATS bus along Brown Grier Road.

Commuters can quickly hop onto Interstate 485 to reach destinations around Charlotte.
Commuters can quickly hop onto Interstate 485 to reach destinations around Charlotte.
Griers Fork is only 20 minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
Griers Fork is only 20 minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
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Assigned schools and charter options near Griers Fork

Griers Fork is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which assigns students to schools based on address while also offering choice and magnet programs. Younger students can attend Lake Wylie Elementary School. Students can move on to Kennedy Middle School, which has a STEM-integrated curriculum, before advancing to Olympic High School, which offers career pathways in fields such as advanced manufacturing and technology. All three schools receive a B-minus rating from Niche. Steele Creek Preparatory Academy, a kindergarten through eighth grade public charter school, is nearby in Eagle Lake.

Kennedy Middle School provides a safe and orderly learning environment.
Kennedy Middle School provides a safe and orderly learning environment.
The entrance to the Lake Wylie Elementary School.
The entrance to the Lake Wylie Elementary School.
The main entrance of Olympic High School.
The main entrance of Olympic High School.
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Ayrsley’s shops and restaurants, and Carowinds’ thrills are close by

Restaurants and shops are minutes from the neighborhood off South Tryon Street. Food Lion and Dollar Tree anchor Street Creek Commons. Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Publix draw shoppers to Whitehall Commons. Over in the Town of Ayrsley, you can enjoy a movie date at Ayrsley Grand Cinema or lawn games and cocktails at Piedmont Social House. Ayrsley has a range of restaurants, from Saffron Indian Cuisine to Harry’s Grille & Tavern. More shopping and dining options are a short drive away at Berewick Town Center and Charlotte Premium Outlets in Dixie-Berryhill. And if you’re into roller coasters and waterslides, Carowinds amusement park is less than 6 miles away.

Fury 325 at Carowinds is North America's tallest, fastest and longest giga coaster.
Fury 325 at Carowinds is North America's tallest, fastest and longest giga coaster.
Charlotte Premium Outlets is a few minutes north of Griers Fork.
Charlotte Premium Outlets is a few minutes north of Griers Fork.
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Where to hike, bike and play sports near Griers Fork

“There are plenty of parks, golf courses and trails from the Charlotte Greenway [system] sprinkled throughout this area,” Patton says. During your free time, you can:

  • Play disc golf, soccer or baseball at Thomas McAlister Winget Park
  • Take your kids to the playground at Berewick Park
  • Go mountain biking at Charlotte Airline Bike Park
  • Enjoy a round of golf at the public Harry L. Jones Senior Golf Course
One of the closest access points to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a favorite for bike rides and long dog walks, is about 7 miles away along South Boulevard in Sterling. Lake Wylie’s campgrounds, fishing piers and marinas are less than 10 miles away.

The calm waters of Lake Wylie are just west of Griers Fork.
The calm waters of Lake Wylie are just west of Griers Fork.
Basketball is popular at Thomas McAlister Winglet Park.
Basketball is popular at Thomas McAlister Winglet Park.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Charlotte/Douglas International

17 min drive

Bus

Westinghouse Blvd & D Ducks Ln

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Westinghouse Blvd & Tryon St

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Brown-Grier Rd & Cedar Hill Dr

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Brown-Grier Rd & Griers Fork Dr

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Steele Creek Rd & Collingham Dr

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Westinghouse Blvd & Forsyth Park Dr

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Tryon St & Township Rd

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Griers Fork US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,342
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1984
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,552
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$2,105
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,998
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,083

Demographics

Total Population
5,445
Median Age
38
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$72,587
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$97,976

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
32.2%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.9%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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