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Social community close to the NoDa arts district
Street signs in the Shamrock neighborhood — known to locals as Plaza Shamrock — are marked with a three-leaf clover. In 1950, residents formed a volunteer neighborhood association to improve the community and stay social. While there is still an intimate vibe in Shamrock, the area is also close to increasingly popular neighborhoods. “Plaza Shamrock is a close walk to NoDa, the historic arts and entertainment district,” says Robin Woods, a Realtor and broker with Helen Adams, who has been selling in Charlotte since 2012. “It has been through a lot of positive changes over the last five years with the help of developers and investors that have spent many millions of dollars improving the area and lifting the value of real estate in the neighborhood.” Renovating existing houses is more common here in a city where tearing down homes is the trend.
Shamrock in Charlotte has tree shaded streets.
Trendy murals can be found all around the neighborhood of Shamrock.
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Expansive yards and midcentury homes
“Houses in Shamrock have a pretty sizable range in size and architectural style, which is maybe the biggest attraction to homebuyers other than the proximity to NoDa and Uptown,” says Jennifer Monroe, a broker with Compass who has been selling homes in Charlotte since 2012. Plaza Shamrock’s charming midcentury ranch styles, bungalows and modern builds sprawl out on ample yards that rival those of neighborhoods much further removed from Charlotte’s Center City. For a two- to three-bedroom house built in the 1950s, prices range between $215,000 to $605,000. Larger homes that are new or recently renovated start at $645,000 and go as high as $1.7 million. Most homes have driveways; however, there is occasional on-street parking.
The Shamrock neighborhood has seen tremendous growth and has brought new homes to the area.
Shamrock has seen the older brick ranch homes being updated in fantastic style in the area.
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Mattie’s Diner and other local favorites
Billowing hickory trees shad tidy, wide streets that sweep out onto main thoroughfares lined with homegrown shops and restaurants. The Plaza and Shamrock Drive roughly form the neighborhood’s western and southern borders and are home to various neighborhood fixtures. Mattie’s Diner is a beloved institution operating out of a 1940s New Jersey dining car, serving traditional American fare with a southern twist. Letty’s has homestyle southern comfort food on the menu, while Crispy Bahn Mi is a Charlotte chain known for its Vietnamese sandwiches. Shamrock is close to grocers, including Giant Penny Grocery. “NoDa is less than a mile from the neighborhood and has a wide variety of restaurants, breweries, shops and local artisans,” Woods says. “Haberdish, Artisan's Palate, Smelly Cat Coffee and Neighborhood Theater are just a few of the cool spots nearby.” Haberdish hosts weekend brunch, a bar top salvaged from a Virginia quarry and table tops crafted in Charlotte.
Shamrock locals can stop by the always popular and delicious Lang Van for lunch or dinner.
Guests travel back in time when they walk through the door of Mattie's Diner in Shamrock.
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Making the neighborhood safer for pedestrians and cyclists
Shamrock is located near several main roads, and the community is a 4-mile commute to Uptown. CATS bus routes encircle the neighborhood. Bike lanes and crosswalks are built into Shamrock’s layout, serving pedestrians and cyclists to promote connectivity between neighboring districts. “You’re within a mile of the light rail; lots of people take that to commute to work in Uptown,” Monroe says. Pedestrians should be cautious around Shamrock Drive as the road is known for speeding cars. However, the Shamrock Drive Complete Street project addresses safety concerns by adding more sidewalks, bike lanes and street crossings.
Shamrock has wide tree shaded streets that are safe and popular with bikers and pedestrians.
The furry residents of Shamrock enjoy the quiet neighborhood with their parents.
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Howie Acres Park and mural tours
A few small parks are within 1 mile of the neighborhood, including Howie Acres, North Charlotte, and Clemson Avenue parks. These green spaces feature playgrounds, picnic areas and basketball courts. Spanning 2 acres, Shamrock Park offers a playground, a picnic shelter and courts for tennis and volleyball. Sometimes on the weekends, food trucks are stationed at the park. “You can also go on a mural tour to admire the incredible work painted by local street artists around the area,” Woods says.
Shamrock residents can explore the beautiful trails at the area's namesake Shamrock Park.
Shamrock Park is a popular area for an exciting game of pickleball with beautiful surroundings.
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Garinger High’s historic architecture
Shamrock Gardens Elementary was rebuilt in 2022 and receives a B rating on Niche. Eastway Middle earns a C grade. The historic campus of Garinger High dates to the early 1900s and spreads over 60 acres. The facility contains several buildings, many with interior courtyards and a circular library original to the school’s inception. Garinger has a C rating on Niche. Because the high school is in the neighborhood, residents may hear baseball games from their homes in spring.
Shamrock Gardens Elementary welcomes young learners of the Shamrock neighborhood.
Garinger High School ranks among the best schools around for Shamrock students.
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Community pride with the Plaza Shamrock Neighborhood Association
“There is an active neighborhood community of volunteers that plan neighborhood events,” Woods says. Plaza Shamrock Neighborhood Association members may be seen around the neighborhood sporting green T-shirts from the group’s merchandise line. Boo-fest and Market at Plaza-Shamrock are one of the neighborhood’s biggest events with music, pumpkin decorating and trunk or treating. “It’s just a few miles to Panther's stadium and Optimist Hall and a stone's throw to local vendors and live music in Midwood and North Davidson,” Woods says.
Shamrock locals enjoy quick and easy travel to Uptown Charlotte only a few miles away.
Residents of Shamrock enjoy the quiet and safe streets and sidewalks.
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Crime
The neighborhood’s CAP Index crime score is 7 out of 10, above the national average of 4. Shamrock scores a 9 for burglary and auto theft but a 5 for violent crimes. The city and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department have crime-prevention initiatives, such as the Neighborhood Watch Program and SAFE Charlotte, or Safety and Accountability for Everyone.
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Parks in this Area
Howie Acres Neighborhood Park
Clemson Avenue Park
Methodist Home Shamrock Senior Center
Playground
Events
Parking Lot
North Charlotte Neighborhood Park
Shamrock Park
Transit
Airport
Charlotte/Douglas International
24 min drive
Bus
Shamrock Dr & Springway Dr
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Anderson St & Eastwood Dr
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The Plaza & Sugar Creek Rd
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Shamrock Dr & Palm Ave
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Eastway Dr & Sugar Creek Rd
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Anderson St & Tappan Pl
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Shamrock Dr & Elkwood Cir
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Shamrock
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Shamrock Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shamrock, Charlotte sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Shamrock, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $489,990, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,317
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,126
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,116
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.4%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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