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Downtown Concord

Downtown Concord

Suburban Neighborhood in Concord, North Carolina

Cabarrus County 28025

$340,031 Average Value
$213 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Downtown Concord, a convenient neighborhood

Homebuyers choose Downtown Concord because the neighborhood allows walkable access to retail, local dining and greenspaces. Many homebuyers commute to nearby Charlotte. “Some people prefer Concord because it isn’t as congested as Charlotte, and home prices are more affordable,” says Realtor Albert Johnson, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Keller Williams Realty. The neighborhood offers a wide selection of turn-of-the-century houses with grassy lawns large enough for playing catch or hosting cookouts. The area also has moderately to highly rated public schools. “There are more new construction opportunities in Concord than in Charlotte,” Johnson says. “There are a lot of new businesses, houses and apartments.” In recent years, Concord has invested $13.2 million into streetscape improvements, prompting more than $165 million in private investments, including roughly $84 million from the Lansing Melbourne Group to develop luxury apartment buildings.

An aerial view of Downtown Concord, the blue water tower is in the distance
An aerial view of Downtown Concord, the blue water tower is in the distance
The Concord water tower
The Concord water tower
Downtown Concord is under renovation but still has the small town charm
Downtown Concord is under renovation but still has the small town charm
An aerial view of Downtown Concord
An aerial view of Downtown Concord
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Turn-of-the-century and contemporary homes

“Homes are appreciating, but not as much as in Charlotte,” Johnson says. Homebuyers can purchase a two-bedroom 1940s bungalow for between $110,000 and $190,000. Three-bedroom turn-of-the-century Colonial Revival-style homes sell for between $290,000 and $530,000. Five-bedroom turn-of-the-century Arts and Crafts-style houses are valued for between $650,000 and $810,000. A four-bedroom late 19th-century home with a wrap-around porch and dormer windows sells for between $480,000 and $555,000. Three-bedroom newly built ranch-style and contemporary-style homes sell for between $270,000 and $320,000.

Ranch-style home
Ranch-style home
Late 19th-century home
Late 19th-century home
There are many classic homes in Downtown Concord
There are many classic homes in Downtown Concord
A contempary home
A contempary home
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Moderately and highly rated public schools

Many local children walk to Coltrane-Webb Elementary, which has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and an A-minus Niche rating. Students at Concord Middle School are 24% proficient in math and 30% proficient in reading. Concord Middle has a B-minus Niche rating. Many teens move on to Cabarrus Early College of Technology, which has a 25-to-1 student-teacher ratio and an A-minus Niche rating. The school specializes in providing its students with a STEM-based education.

Concord High School
Concord High School
The entrance to Coltrane-Webb Elementary in Downtown Concord
The entrance to Coltrane-Webb Elementary in Downtown Concord
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Greenspaces within walking distance

Recreational leagues play basketball, volleyball and pickleball at the Carolina Courts sports complex on Spring Street Southwest. Some residents take relaxing strolls through the First Presbyterian Church’s Memorial Garden, where stone paths guide visitors through a 200-year-old Italian marble cemetery adorned with flower gardens, ancient oaks and ornate fountains. Adventurous locals also walk the mile-long Harold B. McEachern Greenway to the 14-acre J.W. “Mickey” McGee Jr. Park, which has children’s play equipment and a picnic pavilion. On hot summer days, residents cool off at the Concord City Pool on Academy Avenue Northwest. The Logan Multi-Purpose Center frequently holds community events. People go there to play pool, play basketball, take karate classes and play board games.

A stone walkway leads to a meditation area in Memorial Garden in Downtown Concord
A stone walkway leads to a meditation area in Memorial Garden in Downtown Concord
The Memorial Garden in Downtown Concord
The Memorial Garden in Downtown Concord
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Local businesses and big-box retail

Many folks start their mornings at High Grounds Coffeehouse on Barbrick Avenue Southwest. There are multiple shopping and dining options on Cabarrus Avenue West. Tienda Hispana Regalo de Dios sells snacks and cooking ingredients. Folks enjoy modern Mexican dishes and salty margaritas at Birritaco. Press & Porter Coffee & Poorhouse is an ideal place to chow down on chicken wraps and baked goods while imbibing coffee or something a little stronger. The Mercantile on Union Street North sells cards, bracelets, necklaces, scented candles, decorative signs and much more. People drive 3 miles southwest to shop at Walmart. Shoppers travel 3 miles north on Church Road to access Carolina Mall, which has a Staples, a Belk and a JCPenney.

Press & Porter Coffee & Poorhouse is a go-to restaurant in Downtown Concord
Press & Porter Coffee & Poorhouse is a go-to restaurant in Downtown Concord
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter
Lil’ Robert’s Place on Union Street South
Lil’ Robert’s Place on Union Street South
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Professional sports and world-class entertainment in Charlotte

Residents travel 3 miles northwest via Church Street South to watch new film releases at the Carolina Mall Cinema. People drive 27 miles southwest on Interstate 85 to watch the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium and the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Uptown Charlotte is also home to the Mint Museum Uptown, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The Blumenthal Art Center’s Belk Theater hosts musicians like Bob Dylan and musicals like Moulin Rouge!

NASCAR has a heavy presence in Downtown Concord and the surrounding area.
NASCAR has a heavy presence in Downtown Concord and the surrounding area.
Charlotte Motor Speedway is located in Concord, a great entertainment venue.
Charlotte Motor Speedway is located in Concord, a great entertainment venue.
The Charlotte Hornets play in Uptown Charlotte, just 30 minutes from Downtown Concord.
The Charlotte Hornets play in Uptown Charlotte, just 30 minutes from Downtown Concord.
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Getting around the area

The streets are lined with sidewalks, and many residents walk to shopping and dining options. Concord Kannapolis Area Transit runs public bus stops on Corban Avenue Southwest and Church Street South. Kannapolis’ downtown is 6 miles north of Downtown Concord via Church Street and U.S. Route 29. People drive 27 miles southwest on Interstate 85 to reach Uptown Charlotte, where some Concord residents work. Companies like Honeywell, Duke Energy and Bank of America are headquartered in Uptown Charlotte. People also drive 31 miles southwest of Downtown Concord to reach Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Folks travel 2 ½ miles northwest to Atrium Health Cabarrus to receive medical care.

A public bus system serves Downtown Concord
A public bus system serves Downtown Concord
Atrium Health Cabarrus
Atrium Health Cabarrus
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Concord-Padgett Regional

21 min drive

Bus

Georgia St & Young Ave

Bus

Church St & Creswell Dr

Bus

Corban Ave & Georgia St (Inbound)

Bus

Corban Ave & Fenix Dr

Bus

Corban Ave & Powder St

Bus

Cabarrus Ave (Inbound)

Bus

Church St & Killarney Ave

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$333,350
Median Single Family Price
$375,250
Median Townhouse Price
$275,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$213
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Months of Supply
2.00
Median List Price
$399,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
436
Median Year Built
1925
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,006
On par with the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,513
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,203
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,437
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
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
$44,838
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,158

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.3%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

24 / 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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