The university is just part of this neighborhood’s appeal
Education really is University Park’s specialty, and that’s not just in reference to Johnson C. Smith University, a historically Black institution, only a few miles south. Residents are also within walking distance of schools such as West Charlotte High School and University Park Creative Arts School, and Northwest School of the Arts isn’t much farther away, providing residents easy access to a full pipeline of schools. But University Park has a few more tricks up its sleeve. Residents are surrounded by a triangle of major highways including Interstates 77 and 85 and within a short distance of Uptown and a variety of cultural attractions. “There's so much to appreciate about the West End of Charlotte, where University Park is located. It starts with Five Points Plaza, where 5K races, concerts, and community celebrations take place,” says Kim Parati, a broker/Realtor with Savvy + Co Real Estate who has been selling homes in the area for 7 years.
Johnson C. Smith University is a private HBCU located in University Park.
Johnson C. Smith University is in University Park, just minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
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Ranch-style homes with affordable prices for Charlotte
Gently winding streets roll through the flat neighborhood of University Park, with occasional sidewalks. Lots tend to near 9,000 square feet, allowing for spacious back yards, while mature trees provide excellent shade. Garages are uncommon, with residents preferring to park on their driveways or beneath carports. There may not be much architectural diversity in University Park, but homebuyers will find gorgeous, established homes that are hard to come by elsewhere in Charlotte. “University Park presents the best in midcentury modern homes, with an abundance of ranch-style and split level homes,” Parati says. “These late 1950s homes were part of The Queen City’s jeweled crown and remain so today.” Prices usually range between $190,000 and $300,000, depending on if the house is ready to go or needs a little elbow grease. This is fairly below the Charlotte Metro Area’s median home value of $450,000, so it might be no surprise that houses can fly off the shelves here. “It’s a really healthy, active market. A lot of people are moving from out of town. When homes are priced correctly, they sell within a week’s time,” says Katrina Williams, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker who has been selling homes in Charlotte for 6 years.
A ranch home in University Park with updated paint and freshened up landscaping.
Many ranch homes can be found in the University Park area.
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Releasing stress, the University Park way
Frustrated residents can release their stress at House of Purge. There, they don safety gear, grab a weapon of choice and smash plates, a car and their feelings of anger in a safe, judgment-free zone. Locals can find another, more natural kind of therapy at the verdant West Charlotte Neighborhood Park. Aside from a splash pad and a playground, the park also hosts the West Charlotte Recreation Center. Programs routinely offered include a teen summer camp, a senior walking club and recreation sports.
You can play indoor pickleball all year long at the West Charlotte Recreation Center.
The West Charlotte Park has an awesome water park area for University Park locals to cool off.
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Schools that promote the arts
University Park Creative Arts School, a public magnet elementary school, receives a C from Niche, offering a curriculum with an emphasis on the arts such as dance, music and theater. At B-rated Northwest School of the Arts, another magnet school, sixth through 12th grade students can continue an arts-inspired education. Niche ranks the high school as the third best high school for the arts in North Carolina. Alternatively, high schoolers can attend a non-magnet public school such as West Charlotte High. This high school is within half a mile of most residences, making for a 15-minute walk or less. The two magnet schools are similarly close, both under 2 miles away. And so is Johnson C. Smith University, an HBCU and the neighborhood’s namesake.
University Park Creative Arts Elementary is an amazing place for youth of Washington Heights.
Johnson C. Smith University is in University Park, just minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
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Having fun at Five Points Plaza
Several events take place throughout the year at Five Points Plaza, located just by the university. These include a 5K run, outdoor concerts and mural walks.
Residents of University Park enjoy conversation on a nice sunny day.
Beatties Ford Road has many murals for University Park residents and the public to enjoy.
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Getting around by car, bus and (someday) light rail
University Park is situated inside a triangle of highways including Interstate 85, Interstate 77 and Brookshire Freeway. Uptown is only 4 miles south, while Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about an 8-mile drive. Charlotte Area Transit System line 3 is the community’s primary bus, heading southeast to Wildwoods. In the future, Lynx Gold line stations will be built closer to the neighborhood along Beatties Ford Road, which would make light rail stops walkable for many residents.
Public transportation is no issues in the University Park neighborhood.
The LYNX light rail is easily accessible from the University Park neighborhood.
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University Park has a belly full of shops and restaurants
The intersection of Beatties Ford Road and Lasalle Street is a community hub for shopping and dining. Locals can grab groceries from Food Lion and West End Fresh Seafood Market and pharmaceuticals from CVS. A few restaurants are in the area, too, such as Niki’s Food Shop, which specializes in American favorites including hamburgers, BLTs and a grilled chicken salad. Residents can also try a taste of the Caribbean at Tropical Goodies, offering a menu stocked with jerk chicken, oxtail and more. Further down Beatties Ford Road, Original Chicken & Ribs has been serving up Southern comfort dishes like fried chicken gizzards and grilled pork chop for over 70 years.
Residents of University Park do a lot of their grocery shopping at Food Lion.
Tropical Goodies is one of the restaurants in the University Park area.
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Crime
University Park receives an overall 8 out of 10 on the CAP Index crime score, and a 10 for homicide and assault with weapon. The national average for the overall score is 4.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Metro Division is located in University Park.
Charlotte Fire Station #18 keeps the residents of University Park safe.
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Parks in this Area
Five Points Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Lakewood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Solomons Park
Waddell Street Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Lincoln Heights Park
Fred Alexander Park
West Charlotte Recreation Center
Transit
Airport
Charlotte/Douglas International
20 min drive
Bus
English Dr & Sutton Dr
Bus
Lasalle St & Taylor Ave
Bus
English Dr & Lasalle St
Bus
English Dr & Abelwood Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
University Park
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
University Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University Park, Charlotte sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in University Park, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $236,500, down 6% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,256
Median Age
50
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,981
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,701
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.6%
College Graduates
9.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%
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®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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