$335,110Average Value$222Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
Established enclave with a lot on offer
Less than 10 miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte is Idlewild South, an established neighborhood in a still-growing area. “It’s not a new part of Charlotte; it’s been around for a while,” says Michael Calabrese, a broker with Prism Properties and Development. “It has everything: condos, townhouses and single-family homes. There are small houses and big houses, assisted living areas and daycares. In that part of town, you’ve got everything for all ranges and stages of life.” Homebuyers choose Idlewild South because it’s close to everything they need in day-to-day life, whether that’s parks, libraries, grocery stores or diverse dining spots. And residents don’t have to break the bank to find convenient living — homes in Idlewild South typically sell below the Charlotte metro median.
The Idlewild South neighborhood of Charlotte is 10 miles south of Uptown.
Enjoy a cold beverage at the Edge City Brewery on minutes from Idlewild South.
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A range of home styles from 1960 to today
While retail and apartments make up much of this neighborhood, residential development in Idlewild South first started picking up steam in the 1960s and has continued steadily into today. “All the homes have character and charm. Not one is the same as the next,” says Jason Morton, Realtor at Premiere South Real Estate. There’s a full range of homes, spanning from midcentury ranch-style homes on quarter-acre lots to vinyl New Traditional builds lined up in neat subdivision rows. Homebuyers seeking a turnkey move-in will find newly built properties with plenty of square footage and four to five bedrooms, typically priced near the $400,000 mark. On the opposite end, older properties can sell in the $200,000s, though the median price for the neighborhood is roughly $330,000.
New traditional built home styles in the Idlewild South neighborhood of Charlotte.
A newer simple built home style in the Idlewild South neighborhood of Charlotte.
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Top-rated Butler High produces football stars
Parents can walk their little ones to school at Piney Grove Elementary, right in the neighborhood. The elementary school scores a C from Niche, while Albemarle Road Middle earns a C-plus. Butler High receives an A-minus and is well-known for its football team, which has a reputation for producing future NFL players. The Butler Bulldogs have a fierce rivalry against the Independence High Patriots, and games between these two titans bring out fans in droves to see who will be crowned “king of the hill” (a reference to nearby Mint Hill).
Entry shot for Piney Grove Elementary.
Albermale Road Middle in Idlewild Farms.
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Take a trek along Campbell Creek
The Campbell Creek Greenway slices through the neighborhood, giving the area a sense of tranquility with its steadily trickling streams and towering trees. “The greenway is always being used. There are miles of it around Charlotte, and they just keep adding more and more,” Calabrese says. Residents can hop on the trail at the northern end of the neighborhood and follow it past the historic ruins of the Lucas Family Grist Mill, all the way to the McAlpine Creek Greenway, a full 6-mile trek. The path cuts through McAlpine Creek Park to the south, a sprawling 100-acre park situated against the water for scenic wildlife watching and fishing. Four-legged locals flock to the dog park, and there’s kid-friendly fun to be had on the soccer field, too. On rainy afternoons, residents can pick up a good read or attend activities at the Independence Regional Library. The library takes pride in serving a diverse community and offers language-learning programs for all ages.
Many local residents take advantage of the shaded Campbell Creek Greenway.
The Campbell Creek Greenway is 3.6 miles long.
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From craft breweries to worldwide cuisines
Between the familiar chains and fast-food restaurants lining the major roads are a handful of homegrown businesses that locals love. Unlike many of the rustic and industrial design sensibilities of Charlotte's growing selection of taprooms, Edge City Brewery dons a bright white exterior and open-air interiors decorated with plants and art. Patrons sip on craft brews in the airy lounge or find a spot to listen to local performers on the patio during the Fridays Live concert series. Residents get their weekly shopping done while exploring international flavors at Super G Mart, whose goods and groceries span continents and cultures. Cuisines from across the globe are represented at small, family-owned restaurants nestled in nearby shopping centers, but one of the best-kept secrets in Idlewood South is the Hindu Center of Charlotte’s Indian takeout. The temple and cultural center is a hub for Charlotte’s Hindu community, and it also delivers vegetarian lunchbox meals blessed by the priest to help fund the Hindu Center’s activities.
You can catch up with friends at the Edge City Brewery.
You can do all your weekly shopping in Idlewood South at the Super G Mart.
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Public transit upgrades are incoming
Commuters are a direct 8-mile drive from Uptown via Independence Boulevard. Residents here typically need a car to get around, but city bus routes run along the perimeter of the neighborhood. A planned extension of the LYNX Gold Line into east Charlotte would also put park-and-ride light rail stops within closer reach as part of the city’s proposed infrastructure upgrades to Albemarle Road.
Idlewild South locals have easy access to the CATS bus system along Independence Blvd.
There is a planned expansion of the Lynx light rail coming to the Idlewild South neighborhood.
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Idlewild South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Idlewild South, Charlotte sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Idlewild South, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $325,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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