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Windsor Park

Windsor Park

Neighborhood Reviews
3.1
$361,817 Average Value
$330 Average Price per Sq Ft
16 Homes For Sale

Windsor Park’s beginning to burst with activity

Windsor Park may not have the name recognition of nearby Plaza Midwood, but that’s not to say that there’s a lack of things to do in this midcentury, residential community. In recent years, the neighborhood association has been very proactive in organizing events such as an annual block party, and the Carolina Farm Trust has overseen the creation of an urban farm within the neighborhood’s boundaries worked in part by local retirees. Michelle Pentecost, Realtor with Pollinator Properties who has sold homes across Charlotte for 17 years, characterizes the community as a “great sit-on-your-porch kind of neighborhood,” but that’s not all Windsor Park has going for it. “Location is the biggest asset for this neighborhood,” Pentecost says. “There’s not many places in Charlotte where you have access to so many great restaurants but also Uptown, Plaza Midwood and NoDa.”
Local residents love to walk their pets along the sidewalks in Windsor Park.
Local residents love to walk their pets along the sidewalks in Windsor Park.
The skate park at Kilborne Park in Charlotte is a popular destination for locals to get out.
The skate park at Kilborne Park in Charlotte is a popular destination for locals to get out.
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Low price points and high-quality homes

Windsor Park’s broad brick ranch-style homes and split-levels stretch over tidy, grassy lawns. Many of these ‘50s and ‘60s-era homes have received extensive renovations from new buyers. Colonial Revival builds from the 21st century are also scattered throughout the neighborhood. Most subdivisions have multiple entrance and exit points, and busier streets come with sidewalks. Driveways are long enough to accommodate multiple cars, though some residents opt to park on the road. Home prices usually fall between $300,000 and $525,000. Condo units fetch between $100,000 and $150,000. Although Windsor Park is only 2 miles east of Plaza Midwood, the median home price in this neighborhood is just under $400,000, much lower than Plaza Midwood’s median home price of about $800,000.
Brick homes are a common site throughout the Windsor Park Community.
Brick homes are a common site throughout the Windsor Park Community.
Renovated Ranch homes are a common site as you travel throughout the Windsor Park neighborhood.
Renovated Ranch homes are a common site as you travel throughout the Windsor Park neighborhood.
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Garinger High is located just outside of the Uptown area of Charlotte in Windsor Park.
Garinger High is located just outside of the Uptown area of Charlotte in Windsor Park.

A historic high school with modern updates on the horizon

Windsor Park Elementary is centrally located, within walking distance of many homes. The school receives overall rating of C-plus from Niche. Students can move up to Eastway Middle and Garinger High, both C-rated. In 2007, Garinger High was designated as a historic landmark; however, this school isn’t stuck in the past. Plans are underway to renovate the school and add a second gym, a new cafeteria and specialty classrooms.

Close to Uptown, thoroughfares and bus routes

Windsor Park is positioned between major thoroughfares such as Eastway Drive, East W. T. Harris Boulevard and East Independent Highway. Uptown is within a 6-mile drive of most homes, but traffic can be heavy. A few Charlotte Area Transit System bus lines pass along the edge of the neighborhood, such as 9, which runs to Uptown, and 29, which runs to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. SouthPark shopping mall is 8 miles southwest.
Central Avenue runs straight from Windsor Park directly to Uptown Charlotte.
Central Avenue runs straight from Windsor Park directly to Uptown Charlotte.
The bus is the easiest way to get to the Uptown area from Windsor park.
The bus is the easiest way to get to the Uptown area from Windsor park.
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Parks and a museum

The Charlotte Museum of History is one of the neighborhood’s most recognizable landmarks, taking visitors on a deep dive through the history of The Queen City. Also present on the grounds is the Rock House, the residence of Revolutionary statesman Hezekiah Alexander and the oldest surviving home in Mecklenburg County. For outdoor exercise, residents can walk the trails and play the disc golf course at Kilborne Park. A DIY skatepark was recently added to Kilborne. Evergreen Nature Preserve is further to the south, a 77-acre green space with even more hiking trails.
The Charlotte Museum of History is located in Windsor Park.
The Charlotte Museum of History is located in Windsor Park.
The Kilborne Park in Windsor Park is just south of Uptown Charlotte, NC.
The Kilborne Park in Windsor Park is just south of Uptown Charlotte, NC.
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Eating like a New Yorker in Windsor Park

Pentecost highlights the diversity of cuisines that can be found just outside of Windsor Park. One of her favorites is Letty’s. “They have a little touch of Cajun, but for the most part, they’re known for Southern comfort food.” She enjoys the pecan chicken and shrimp and grits most of all. Concerning pizzerias locals might visit, for Pentecost, there’s a clear winner. “Portofino’s has got the best New York-style pizza that I’ve had in North Carolina,” Pentecost says. “I’m from New York originally, and I still have a tough time finding pizza with that traditional thin crust, but Portofino’s on Eastway Drive has the best by far.” Landmark Diner, a family-run restaurant, serves up Greek and American classics like gyros and spinach pie. The establishment was featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives TV series. Supermarkets including Food Lion and Compare Foods can be found on all four corners of the neighborhood, while most nearby retailers such as Ross Dress for Less are located at Eastway Shopping Center. For produce that’s as locally grown as can be, residents can stop by the Urban Farm at Aldersgate. Much of the gardening is done by the residents of Aldersgate retirement community, but everyone’s welcome to reap the fruits and veggies whether by attending quarterly farm-to-table dinners or buying food from the farmstand.
Be sure to stop by Portofino's for a great slice of pie next time you visit Windsor Park.
Be sure to stop by Portofino's for a great slice of pie next time you visit Windsor Park.
Portofino's has the best Italian food located in the Windsor Park Neighborhood.
Portofino's has the best Italian food located in the Windsor Park Neighborhood.
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Special celebrations in Windsor Park

The African American Heritage Festival takes place at the Charlotte Museum of History. Events include discussion panels, lectures by authors and live musical performances. The Windsor Park Neighborhood Association organizes festivities such as an annual block party, featuring a cornhole tournament and karaoke. Other events include a community-wide yard sale and Boo Bash, where children can decorate pumpkins and trunk-or-treat.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Charlotte/Douglas International

28 min drive

Bus

Sharon Amity Rd & Hickory Grove Rd

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Eastway Dr & Dunlavin Way

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Central Ave & Kilborne Dr

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Tipperary Pl & Stonehaven Dr

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Central Ave & Progress Ln

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Central Ave & Winterfield Pl

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Eastway Dr & Metropolitan Community Church

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 16 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
6/21/2014 Niche Review
uptown area is pretty nice. the harsh realities are on the outskirts where I live.
4.0 Niche User
9/16/2015 Niche Review
Honestly, Charlotte's one of the most liveliest place to have fun, yet also the perfect place to sit back and relax.
4.0 Niche User
9/16/2015 Niche Review
I love going to the park down the street on central.
4.0 Niche User
9/16/2015 Niche Review
Night life is awesome in Charlotte
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Windsor Park US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Windsor Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$419,900
Median Sale Price
$373,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$417,710
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$425,620
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$597,275
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
109
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$330

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,856
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,426
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,598
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
884
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
632
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196

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    $649,900

    • 3 Beds
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    • 1,879 Sq Ft
    • 3931 Belshire Ln
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    Mid-Century Modern meets elegance in the popular Windsor Park community!Step into this stunning newer-built gem located just a short distance from Noda, Midwood & Uptown Charlotte. Flooding with natural light the floor-to ceiling windows & open-concept design offers a warm & inviting atmosphere perfect for everyday living & entertaining.Kitchen is a chefs dream featuring an oversized island,

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
10,517
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$53,606
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,283

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
76.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
% Population in Labor Force
71.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

31 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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