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West Boulevard

West Boulevard

$321,829 Average Value
$219 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

What draws homebuyers to West Boulevard

West Boulevard is a close-in Charlotte neighborhood that appeals to homebuyers for its proximity to Uptown and lower home prices. Here, you can live in a vintage starter home or a brand-new build for less than the citywide median and be a short drive from the dining and nightlife in South End and Lower South End. Commuters have access to major highways, the LYNX Blue Line light rail and CATS buses. Meanwhile, families appreciate the neighborhood’s large park and magnet schools.

Uptown Charlotte is only minutes away from West Boulevard.
Uptown Charlotte is only minutes away from West Boulevard.
West Boulevard is less than 4 miles west of Uptown Charlotte.
West Boulevard is less than 4 miles west of Uptown Charlotte.
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A mix of older homes, new builds and modern townhouses

Trees separate West Boulevard’s industrial areas from the quieter residential streets, where you’ll mostly find a mix of older ranch-style homes and bungalows, brand-new transitionals and townhouses, as well as apartments. Only four detached homes were sold in 2025, ranging from the lower $200,000s to the lower $300,000s. Townhouses range from the mid- to upper $300,000s. Charlotte ’s median sale price is around $430,000, making West Boulevard an appealing neighborhood for first-time buyers. "People love that you’re so close to Uptown,” says Kathryn Cook-Crespo, a Realtor with Nestlewood Realty. “There are some houses where you can actually have views of Uptown Charlotte in your backyard."

Townhomes are becoming popular in West Boulevard.
Townhomes are becoming popular in West Boulevard.
Ranch-style homes are among the most common in West Boulevard.
Ranch-style homes are among the most common in West Boulevard.
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Commuters are a short drive or train ride from Uptown

Commuters are less than 4 miles from Uptown via Interstate 77, with an entrance right at the Interstate 277 interchange, making trips around the Queen City easier. The Scaleybark park-and-ride light rail station is around 2 miles away, perfect for those who want to bypass the highway traffic. Although the area is car-dependent, Charlotte Area Transit System buses stop along West Boulevard.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is only 5 miles away from West Boulevard.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is only 5 miles away from West Boulevard.
West Boulevard locals can catch a ride to Uptown at the Scaleybark light rail station.
West Boulevard locals can catch a ride to Uptown at the Scaleybark light rail station.
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Neighborhood schools with Learning Immersion, IB and STEM programs

West Boulevard is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Assigned schools include Charles H. Parker Academic Center, a Learning Immersion and Talent Development magnet school with a B rating from Niche. Students can move on to Sedgefield Middle School, which receives a B-minus, and then Harding University High School, which offers International Baccalaureate and STEM programs. Nearby private options include Keystone Montessori School and St. Patrick Catholic School.

West Boulevard residents have easy access to the CATS bus system.
West Boulevard residents have easy access to the CATS bus system.
Mail carriers still walk door to door in the West Boulevard neighborhood.
Mail carriers still walk door to door in the West Boulevard neighborhood.
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South End and Lower South End offer plenty of places to shop and dine

Walmart Supercenter is along the neighborhood’s northern edge on U.S. Route 74, and many more retailers are close by on South Boulevard in the Lower South End, also known as LoSo. The district is a regional go-to for shopping, dining and nightlife. Popular spots include:

  • Taco Boy, a colorful and casual stop for creative tacos and cocktails
  • State of Confusion, a lively place for New Orleans and Latin American fare
  • Yama, an elevated Japanese eatery known for its sushi
  • The Waterman Fish Bar, a modern seafood joint with a happy hour crowd
  • The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten, a long-running brewery with pub grub
South End, farther north on South Boulevard, is home to Atherton Mill, a historic textile mill with local boutiques and name-brand stores. West Boulevard residents are also less than 4 miles from the year-round Charlotte Regional Farmers Market in Eagle Lake.

The Charles H. Parker Academic Center serves just over 470 students.
The Charles H. Parker Academic Center serves just over 470 students.
Many West Boulevard students attend Sedfield Middle School.
Many West Boulevard students attend Sedfield Middle School.
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How you can stay active and enjoy the outdoors near West Boulevard

West Boulevard residents have a handful of parks, golf courses and gyms within reach. You can spend your free time:

  • Playing pickleball, baseball or basketball at Clanton Road Community Park
  • Biking, running or walking along the Irwin Creek Greenway
  • Working out at the Stratford Richardson YMCA
  • Golfing at the private Carolina Golf Club or the public Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course

You can head to Bar-B-Q King for their famous Carolina fried chicken.
You can head to Bar-B-Q King for their famous Carolina fried chicken.
For more traditional-style food, you can head to Nick's.
For more traditional-style food, you can head to Nick's.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Charlotte/Douglas International

10 min drive

Bus

West Blvd & Dr Carver Rd

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Wilkinson Blvd & Donald Ross Rd

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Remount Rd & Parker Dr

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Wilkinson Blvd & Ashley Rd

Bus

West Blvd & Beech Nut Rd

Bus

West Blvd & Walton Rd

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Clanton Rd & Farmer St

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime West Boulevard US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
140
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,219
Significantly below the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,705
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

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
5
Median Rent
$2,195
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,300
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,350

Demographics

Total Population
1,229
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$36,317
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$58,730

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
22.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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