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Madison Park

Madison Park

4.3
$604,642 Average Value
$362 Average Price per Sq Ft
26 Homes For Sale

Why homebuyers choose Madison Park over other South Charlotte enclaves

In Madison Park, shops, restaurants, parks and a highly rated high school are all minutes of your doorstep. Situated south of Uptown between the busy commercial corridors of South Boulevard and Park Road, the neighborhood offers convenience and walkability without sacrificing its residential feel. It grew alongside Park Road Shopping Center, which opened in 1956 as one of the city’s first open-air retail centers, and that hub continues to shape daily life today. When choosing among South Charlotte neighborhoods, homebuyers are often drawn to Madison Park for its relative affordability, as home prices here are typically lower than in nearby communities.In Madison Park, shops, restaurants, parks and a highly rated high school are all minutes from your doorstep. South of Uptown between the busy commercial corridors of South Boulevard and Park Road, the neighborhood offers convenience and walkability without sacrificing its residential feel. It grew alongside Park Road Shopping Center, which opened in 1956 as one of the city’s first open-air retail centers, and the hub continues to shape daily life today. When choosing among South Charlotte neighborhoods, homebuyers are often drawn to Madison Park for its relative affordability, as home prices are typically lower than in nearby communities.

Madison Park is a popular South Charlotte neighborhood near SouthPark.
Madison Park is a popular South Charlotte neighborhood near SouthPark.
Residents of Madison Park are a short drive from the buzzing Lower South End.
Residents of Madison Park are a short drive from the buzzing Lower South End.
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Midcentury homes mix with modern new builds, condos and townhouses

Madison Park’s housing stock is mainly ranch-style homes and split-levels from the late 1940s through the 1970s. “Many are pretty cookie-cutter, and on the smaller side. Most people go in and redo them,” says Kevin Thompson, a Realtor with Helen Adams Realty. Some buyers are doing complete teardowns and building brand-new custom modern transitionals. If you’re looking for less maintenance, there are townhouses and condos.

Ranch-style and split-level homes are common in the Madison Park neighborhood of Charlotte.
Ranch-style and split-level homes are common in the Madison Park neighborhood of Charlotte.
Townhomes are another housing option for Madison Park residents.
Townhomes are another housing option for Madison Park residents.
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Lower home prices than what you’ll find in Myers Park

The neighborhood’s median sale price is around $670,000. While that’s significantly above Charlotte's, which hovers around $430,000, it’s one of the lower medians of neighborhoods in this area, which is known for its million-dollar homes. “Madison Park is one of the most affordable neighborhoods that is still considered ‘in town,’ and is often popular with people who like the Myers Park area, but are deterred by its price point,” Thompson says. Here’s how prices break down by home type:
Condos start in the upper $100,000s and can reach the upper $300,000s.
Townhouses range from the lower $300,000s to the lower $800,000s.
Detached homes start in the upper $300,000s and can reach nearly $2.5 million.

Assigned neighborhood schools include Myers Park High School

Madison Park is within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district. Students can attend Pinewood Elementary School, Alexander Graham Middle School and the highly rated Myers Park High School, which tries to emulate the feeling of a small college with 13 individual buildings and a 62-acre campus. “Myers Park is a strong school,” says Katherine Roche, Realtor with Helen Adams Realty. “It definitely brought more attention to the neighborhood. Madison Park is more affordable than the Myers Park neighborhood; it’s a way people can get their kids into Myers Park High School without having to spend $1 million.” The high school earns an A-rating from Niche. Nearby private options include St. Ann Catholic School, which has prekindergarten through fifth grade, and Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School.

The Pinewood Elementary School has a student teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
The Pinewood Elementary School has a student teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
Students can attend Alexander Graham Middle School.
Students can attend Alexander Graham Middle School.
Myers Park High School is highly rated and has a sprawling campus similar to a small college.
Myers Park High School is highly rated and has a sprawling campus similar to a small college.
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Walk to shops, restaurants and an AMC movie theater

Roche, who’s a Madison Park resident, says her favorite part of the neighborhood is its walkability: “I love just walking around. Park Road Shopping Center is right around the corner, so there are bars right up the street that you can walk to.” At the shopping center, you can:

  • Pick up groceries from Harris Teeter or prescriptions from Walgreens
  • Shop at J.Crew Factory, Great Outdoor Provision Co., Classic Attic or Park Road Books
  • Dine out at Sir Edmond Halley’s, Osteria LuCa, The Flying Biscuit Café or Amélie's French Bakery & Café
  • Enjoy a movie date at AMC Park Terrace 6
And there are many more shopping and dining options along Park Road, South Boulevard and around SouthPark Mall, which is about 2 miles away.

One of many stores in the Park Road Shopping Center just east of Madison Park.
One of many stores in the Park Road Shopping Center just east of Madison Park.
The large Park Road Shopping Center just east of the Madison Park neighborhood of Charlotte.
The large Park Road Shopping Center just east of the Madison Park neighborhood of Charlotte.
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Straightforward commutes to Uptown, SouthPark and South End

With several major job hubs nearby and quick access to Interstate 77, the neighborhood is well-suited to commuters. Uptown Charlotte is a little over 5 miles away. The usual 15-minute drive along Park Road can take as long as 30 minutes during rush hour. For a car-free commute, you can catch a LYNX Blue Line light rail train or a CATS bus along South Boulevard. SouthPark is about 2 miles away, South End is less than 4 miles away and Ballantyne is around 9 miles away.

Madison Park locals can enjoy car-free commuting by taking the LYNX Blue Line into Uptown.
Madison Park locals can enjoy car-free commuting by taking the LYNX Blue Line into Uptown.
Residents can commute to Uptown in as little as 15 minutes.
Residents can commute to Uptown in as little as 15 minutes.
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Neighborhood parks and a nearby greenway offer recreation

The neighborhood’s quiet web of residential streets surrounds Madison Central Park, which has an entry-level disc golf course and a playground. Nearby, Marion Diehl Park comprises an 80-acre green space and rec center. It includes outdoor exercise equipment, tennis courts, a renovated playground and an indoor pool. The rec center offers classes and youth sports teams. Located a few miles from the community, Freedom Park has a few unofficial outdoor spaces. “It’s not a legit park, but Briar Creek runs through Madison Park. On certain streets, the homes are in a flood plain zone,” Roche says. “A couple of years ago, the city tore three houses down and they turned it into a green space.” Residents have since set up picnic tables and pop-up soccer goals.

The large Marion Diehl Recreation Center in the Madison Park Neighborhood of Charlotte.
The large Marion Diehl Recreation Center in the Madison Park Neighborhood of Charlotte.
An overhead view of Marion Diehl Park.
An overhead view of Marion Diehl Park.
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How you can meet other Madison Park residents

The voluntary Madison Park Neighborhood Association organizes monthly socials, summer block parties and holiday celebrations. Many of these gatherings are held at locally owned businesses, such as the Auto Pour and Brawley’s Beverage. If you choose to join the association, annual fees fund community improvement projects, such as adding sidewalks and building parks.

Residents and friends of Madison Park enjoy fun nights together at the local Brawley's Beverage.
Residents and friends of Madison Park enjoy fun nights together at the local Brawley's Beverage.
Madison Park groups meet at the centrally located Brawley's Beverage for outings and adventures.
Madison Park groups meet at the centrally located Brawley's Beverage for outings and adventures.
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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Charlotte/Douglas International

16 min drive

Bus

Woodlawn Rd & Montford Dr

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Park Rd & Mockingbird Ln

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Park Rd & Abbey Pl

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Park Rd & Seneca Pl

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Park Rd & 4912

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Woodlawn Rd & Drexmore Ave

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Park Rd & Woodlawn Rd

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 8 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
2/19/2015 Niche Review
We need better public transit.
5.0 Niche User
2/19/2015 Niche Review
A lot of people work in the food and beverage industry, along with banking.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Madison Park US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,832
Number of Homes for Sale
26
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,634
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,831
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,099
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
711
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196

Open Houses

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 Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
9
Median Rent
$1,850
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,350
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,800
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,999
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,973
Median Condo Rent
$1,700
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,695

Demographics

Total Population
6,378
Median Age
35
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$91,887
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$109,004

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
74.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.5%
% Population in Labor Force
91.5%
Significantly 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

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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