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Smallwood

Smallwood

$456,608 Average Value
$264 Average Price per Sq Ft
22 Homes For Sale

Smallwood has single-family options close to Uptown

Smallwood is a neighborhood offering plenty of single-family homes just outside of Uptown Charlotte. The community consists of older bungalows and ranch-style homes, but it is evolving thanks to significant ongoing development. The newer housing includes townhomes along with more modern designs. The area is also adjacent to Johnson C. Smith University and is near the shopping and dining corridors along Freedom Drive.

You can still find older Cape Cod style homes in Smallwood.
You can still find older Cape Cod style homes in Smallwood.
You can also find bungalow style homes in the Smallwood neighborhood.
You can also find bungalow style homes in the Smallwood neighborhood.
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Broad selection of home styles with no HOAs

Single-family home architecture includes ranch-styles, bungalows, cottages, modernist designs and New Traditionals. Townhomes are also present. “It’s an up-and-coming neighborhood,” says Andy Griesinger, a Realtor with eXp Realty LLC Ballantyne who has around a decade of experience. “You are going to see a healthy mix of older homes that are multigenerational [with] people living in them for decades, all the way up to new construction,” says Griesinger.

Prices for townhomes range between $300,000 and $550,000. Single-family housing typically ranges from $250,000 to $700,000. However, new builds and renovated homes can reach above $800,000 and run into the millions. Smallwood is generally more affordable than some of the districts bordering Uptown, such as Seversville, Biddleville and Wesley Heights.

Homes are typically on gridded streets with smaller lots and oak trees accenting lawns. Griesinger says there are no homeowners’ associations. He also says the area has attracted many first-time home buyers looking to live close to Uptown.

The Smallwood neighborhood in Charlotte has a variety of home styles.
The Smallwood neighborhood in Charlotte has a variety of home styles.
The Smallwood neighborhood has lovely renovated homes with front porches.
The Smallwood neighborhood has lovely renovated homes with front porches.
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The Smallwood neighborhood is only 2 miles away from Uptown Charlotte.
The Smallwood neighborhood is only 2 miles away from Uptown Charlotte.

CATS buses, light rail and interstates connect residents

The Charlotte Area Transit System’s buses stop in Smallwood mainly on Rozzelles Ferry Road. The Lynx’s Gold Line runs to the east along Trade Street and Beatties Ford Road, with the closest stations being at Johnson C. Smith University and Bruns Avenue. The Interstate 77 and Interstate 277 interchange is also nearby. Uptown is less than 2 miles away. Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center is 5 miles away.

The John C. Smith University sits just outside of the Smallwood neighborhood.
The John C. Smith University sits just outside of the Smallwood neighborhood.

Public schools and Johnson C. Smith University are close by

The area is served by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which offers school choice through a lottery system when space is available. Bruns Avenue Elementary is located south of the neighborhood. Johnson C. Smith University is adjacent to Smallwood across Beatties Ford Road.

The Smallwood neighborhood doesn't have many dining options within the neighborhood.
The Smallwood neighborhood doesn't have many dining options within the neighborhood.

Dining on Rozzelles Ferry Road while stores are on Freedom Drive

Shopping locations are to the south along Freedom Drive and include a Compare Foods Supermarket, discount stores and other big-box retailers.
Dining spots in Smallwood are along Rozzelles Ferry Road and include:

  • The Wafflery, which serves breakfast items
  • Capitaine Bar and Grille has Afro-Caribbean dishes
  • Jet’s Pizza is a chain that offers Detroit-style pies
More dining spots are along Freedom Drive, including chains and locally owned spots.

Recreational spots are in the community, while Uptown’s entertainment

Martin Luther King Jr. Park is located within Smallwood and has pickleball courts and a playground. The Stewart Creek Greenway has a 1-mile paved trail. Five Points Park, outside the community, has a playground, courts and a picnic site. More entertainment, including professional sports, museums and musical venues, is in Uptown. “It’s generally a good neighborhood, especially with how close it is to everything,” Griesinger says.

You can enjoy a game of pickleball at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
You can enjoy a game of pickleball at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Residents can enjoy a long walk on the Stewart Creek Greenway.
Residents can enjoy a long walk on the Stewart Creek Greenway.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Charlotte/Douglas International

17 min drive

Bus

Rozzelles Ferry Rd & Trade St

Bus

Rozzelles Ferry Rd & 3020

Bus

5th And Martin St

Bus

Rozzelles Ferry Rd & Yellowstone Drive

Bus

Rozzelles Ferry Rd & Turner Ave

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Rozzelles Ferry Rd & Lima Ave

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Rozzelles Ferry Rd & Judson Ave

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Smallwood Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$452,450
Median Sale Price
$440,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$387,445
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$440,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
81
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$264

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
637
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,282
Significantly below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

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

Demographics

Total Population
1,799
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$49,090
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$75,391

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
20.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.9%

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®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

44 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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