First Ward

First Ward

Charlotte, North Carolina Homes for Sale

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About First Ward

The First Ward, also known as the Garden District, features quiet, tree-lined streets set near the bustle and big attractions of Charlotte's Center City. A HUD grant in the early 1990s kicked off a revitalization of the uptown neighborhood that still continues to this day -- the opening of the four-acre First Ward Park in 2015 breathed new life into the area. The neighborhood also is home to the city's main library branch, UNC's Center City campus, and the Spectrum Center, where the Charlotte Hornets play.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $325,000 to $650,000

Closed Prices: $178,000 to $825,000

Median Sale Price: $339,950

Average $ per sq ft: $340

Association Fee Ranges: $0, $0 to $180, $95 to $569.33/mo

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 2000 to 2007

Sq. Ft.: 465 to 3041 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 1 to 4 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 1 to 4 Bathrooms

Around First Ward

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The closer you live to Trade and Tryon Street, the neighborhood's anchor intersection, the busier traffic going to be. The housing stock here consists of townhomes, condos, and -- less frequently -- single-family Craftsman homes. Those looking for single-family homes will have fewer options here.

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Most people who live in the First Ward like to venture closer to the intersection of Trade and Tryon to go out to eat, as there aren't very many dining options in the residential parts of the neighborhood. Options there include new American, tapas, and craft cocktail-focused eateries. The Ritz-Carlton offers an upscale option.

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Sights in the First Ward vary based on the area of the city. During the work day, there will be many young professionals looking to grab a quick bite from one of the food trucks that set up shop. Closer to Davidson and Caldwell, kids might be out playing after school.

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Have a drink near Trade and Tryon before heading to see the Charlotte Hornets at the Time Warner Cable Arena. EpiCentre, the entertainment and dining hub in the neighboring Third Ward, offers plenty of options for a night out -- whether you're looking for an after-work drink, dinner and a movie, bowling, or a long night at the club.

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Because of its proximity to many of the city's cultural institutions, Sunday would be the perfect time to browse a museum. The Levine Museum of the New South is an interactive museum dedicated to post-Civil War Southern history. Or spend some time at First Ward Park, which often hosts concerts or recreational events.

Locals Love

  • Proximity to Center City
  • Bustling nightlife
  • Variety of housing options

Locals Don't Love

  • Traffic
  • Noise
  • Lack of single-family homes

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