Why Live in Park Road
Park Road is a South Charlotte suburb with a convenient location near Pineville's shopping centers and major thoroughfares like Interstate 485. It’s also close to Ballantyne, a growing business hub home to major employers. In Park Road, housing options range from split-level, Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes to duplexes, townhouses and condos. Evergreen trees and streetlamps line quiet, residential streets, though sidewalks are rare. The community’s median home price is significantly lower than Ballantyne’s, offering comparative affordability within reach of major employers. South Mecklenburg High is a highly rated school in the area, offering a World Language Magnet Program with languages such as German, Spanish and Japanese. Residents enjoy local amenities like the McMullen Creek Greenway, a 6-mile trail that connects to nearby green spaces. History buffs can explore the President James K. Polk State Historic Site, and Pineville Lake Park offers a splash pad, walking trails and a dog park. Shopping and dining options are plentiful, with Carolina Place Mall, Food Lion, Super G Mart and Walmart Neighborhood Market nearby. Dining choices range from familiar chains like Dave & Buster’s to local spots like El Veracruz Mexican Restaurant and Thai House. Ballantyne Village and the SouthPark shopping mall, roughly 5 miles away, offer additional things to do. For commuters, I-485 loops around the Charlotte metro area. Buses connect riders to the I-485/South Boulevard station of the Lynx Blue Line light rail is a few miles away. Uptown Charlotte is about 15 miles north. Atrium Health’s Pineville hospital is within 1 mile of Park Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Park Road a good place to live?
Park Road is a good place to live. Park Road is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with minimal transit options. Park Road has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.4 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $84,115 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 31.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Park Road are home owners, with 27.9% of residents renting and 72.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Park Road can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Park Road neighborhood guide.
Is Park Road, NC a safe neighborhood?
Park Road, NC is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Park Road?
The median home price in Park Road is $337,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $67,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.36%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,680 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $72K a year to afford the median home price in Park Road. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Park Road is $84K.
What are the best public schools in Park Road?
The best public schools that serve Park Road are:
- Endhaven Elementary School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Pineville Elementary has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Quail Hollow Middle has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.2.
What are the best private schools in Park Road?
The best private schools that serve Park Road are:
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Home Trends in Park Road, NC
On average, homes in Park Road, Charlotte sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Park Road, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $355,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$355,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$670,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$225,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median List Price
$337,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
