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Firestone-Garden Park

Firestone-Garden Park

Suburban Neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina

Mecklenburg County 28216

Neighborhood Reviews
2.7
$289,293 Average Value
$210 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Convenient travel and quiet subdivisions along a historic corridor

Like many of the communities along Beatties Ford Road, Firestone-Garden Park is undergoing a major transition. Situated along a corridor of historically African American neighborhoods, new homes, new infrastructure improvements and new businesses are making people pay attention to this northwest Charlotte enclave. With Uptown seven miles away, this area is desirable for commuters who want to bypass the highway traffic via a direct route into Center City. According to Kristian Topoozian, a Realtor with the Redbud Group, “People like that area because you have great, easy access to both Uptown and the airport. Locals can also take a quick Uber ride into West Charlotte to visit all the shops and restaurants.” Just beyond the heavily trafficked thoroughfares are a mix of established and brand-new homes situated in tight-knit subdivisions or on spacious wooded lots, giving residents their pick between quiet and connectivity.

Locals of Firestone-Garden Park can enjoy car free commutes with the local CATS transit system.
Locals of Firestone-Garden Park can enjoy car free commutes with the local CATS transit system.
Firestone-Garden Park is home to many beautiful murals along the Beatties Ford corridor.
Firestone-Garden Park is home to many beautiful murals along the Beatties Ford corridor.
Beautiful brick ranch style homes with large yards are hidden in the Firestone-Garden Park area.
Beautiful brick ranch style homes with large yards are hidden in the Firestone-Garden Park area.
Firestone-Garden Park locals can find newly built communities in the area.
Firestone-Garden Park locals can find newly built communities in the area.
Oakdale Elementary in Oakdale serves almost 500 young Firestone-Garden Park students.
Oakdale Elementary in Oakdale serves almost 500 young Firestone-Garden Park students.
Some residents of Firestone-Garden Park will attend West Charlotte High School.
Some residents of Firestone-Garden Park will attend West Charlotte High School.
Firestone-Garden Park residents are only a few minutes from Uptown and all it offers.
Firestone-Garden Park residents are only a few minutes from Uptown and all it offers.
Firestone-Garden Park residents have convenient access to I-77 and I-85 for easy travel.
Firestone-Garden Park residents have convenient access to I-77 and I-85 for easy travel.
Archive CLT is a small local business that is well loved by the Firestone-Garden Park community.
Archive CLT is a small local business that is well loved by the Firestone-Garden Park community.
Aldi is a popular choice for grocery needs of many Firestone-Garden Park residents.
Aldi is a popular choice for grocery needs of many Firestone-Garden Park residents.
McCrorey YMCA is a wonderful facility for residents of Firestone-Garden Park.
McCrorey YMCA is a wonderful facility for residents of Firestone-Garden Park.
Firestone-Garden Park locals can enjoy all the great shopping and dining at Five Points Plaza.
Firestone-Garden Park locals can enjoy all the great shopping and dining at Five Points Plaza.
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Homes from every year from the 1970s to today

Firestone-Garden Park’s residential streets are wide and winding, framed by trees and the occasional streetlamp. Brick ranch-style and split-level homes on narrow lots with wooded backyards are exceedingly common, as many were built in the 1970s. As development continued into the ‘90s and mid-2000s, brick-and-vinyl New Traditional homes became the dominant style, featuring prominent two-car garages and grassy lawns framed by hedges. “We’re starting to see a lot of older homes that are being renovated here,” Topoozian adds, with updated properties listing at a premium. New constructions can also be found in this still-growing neighborhood, from spacious Craftsman-inspired builds on a quarter-acre lot to three-bedroom townhouses with upgraded appliances. The area median is roughly $285,000, below the Charlotte metro median. However, prices can climb to $445,000 for a new build with two stories and an open floorplan, while established homes in need of updates and repairs can list at $175,000 for handy buyers with a tight budget.

Beautiful brick ranch style homes with large yards are hidden in the Firestone-Garden Park area.
Beautiful brick ranch style homes with large yards are hidden in the Firestone-Garden Park area.
Firestone-Garden Park locals can find newly built communities in the area.
Firestone-Garden Park locals can find newly built communities in the area.
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DubC High is beloved by community members

Families in the area can send their kids to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, starting at Oakdale Elementary and Ranson Middle. Both schools score a C grade from Niche. West Charlotte High, which earns a C-minus, is a longstanding point of pride for residents. Affectionately called DubC by locals, it was originally opened as a school for African American students in 1938. It opened its new, state-of-the-art campus in 2022.

Oakdale Elementary in Oakdale serves almost 500 young Firestone-Garden Park students.
Oakdale Elementary in Oakdale serves almost 500 young Firestone-Garden Park students.
Some residents of Firestone-Garden Park will attend West Charlotte High School.
Some residents of Firestone-Garden Park will attend West Charlotte High School.
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Close to two Interstates for easy travel

Firestone-Garden Park is positioned squarely between Uptown and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, as both can be reached with a seven-mile drive. For less traffic, locals take Beatties Ford Road straight into Center City. Residents typically need a car to get around here, with the interchange for Interstates 77 and 85 close to home. Some transit is available, with Charlotte Area Transit bus stops along Beatties Ford Road and an expanded streetcar line set to run to the neighborhood’s Rosa Parks Place Community Transit Center.

Firestone-Garden Park residents are only a few minutes from Uptown and all it offers.
Firestone-Garden Park residents are only a few minutes from Uptown and all it offers.
Firestone-Garden Park residents have convenient access to I-77 and I-85 for easy travel.
Firestone-Garden Park residents have convenient access to I-77 and I-85 for easy travel.
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One local café is creating a buzz

Everyday necessities are along the northern edge of the neighborhood on Sunset Road, a short drive from most homes. With a Food Lion, Aldi, UPS Store and CVS all clustered around the same intersection, running errands is easy, and Northlake Mall is just another 11 miles up Beatties Ford Road. To the south, a handful of local eateries are just a couple miles from home. Archive CLT, a café located just south of the neighborhood, has been getting regional and national buzz ever since its opening in 2022 — and not just for its expertly brewed cups of coffee. It’s also a self-described culture shop, with walls and shelves full of vintage memorabilia centering and celebrating Black culture for residents to purchase or admire.

Archive CLT is a small local business that is well loved by the Firestone-Garden Park community.
Archive CLT is a small local business that is well loved by the Firestone-Garden Park community.
Aldi is a popular choice for grocery needs of many Firestone-Garden Park residents.
Aldi is a popular choice for grocery needs of many Firestone-Garden Park residents.
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Outdoors and outreach

Splashed across the bricks of the community’s McCrorey YMCA is a mural — one of many spanning the Beatties Ford Road corridor — with the bold phrase “know justice.” Local artist Georgie Nakima designed the public art installation alongside local teens as part of the YMCA’s Level Up evening program. The branch offers numerous other activities, from youth sports to adult classes to after-school and summer care, and is a great place to get active on cold or rainy days. When it’s sunny, residents flock to Firestone Park for outdoor fun. Kids love the recently renovated playground, and the basketball court and wide-open grassy field are perfect for pickup games. Those who prefer golf as their sport of choice can head right up the road to Sunset Hills Golf Course, a public course that boasts a full 18-hole course, a nine-hole executive course for beginners and a driving range.

McCrorey YMCA is a wonderful facility for residents of Firestone-Garden Park.
McCrorey YMCA is a wonderful facility for residents of Firestone-Garden Park.
Firestone-Garden Park locals can enjoy all the great shopping and dining at Five Points Plaza.
Firestone-Garden Park locals can enjoy all the great shopping and dining at Five Points Plaza.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Charlotte/Douglas International

22 min drive

Bus

Milan Rd & Big River Rd

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Capps Hill Mine Rd & Braden Dr

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Capps Hill Mine Rd & Milan Rd

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Beatties Ford Rd & Lynchester Pl

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Hoskins Rd & Northpointe Industrial Blvd

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Beatties Ford Rd & Rosa Parks Pl (Bay C)

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Bardot Dr & Milan Rd East

Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.7 11 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
1/14/2016 Niche Review
This area has many things to do for families
2.0 Niche User
1/16/2016 Niche Review
The area and landscape needs plenty of work.
3.0 Niche User
8/20/2016 Niche Review
It's loud sometimes like it's quite sometimes. Everyone speaks cordially and there's some criminal activity but not alot
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Firestone-Garden Park US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 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)
$297,950
Median Single Family Price
$307,000
Median Townhouse Price
$295,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$210
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
84
Months of Supply
1.30
Median List Price
$315,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,923
Median Year Built
1977
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,431
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,567
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Open Houses

  • Friday, Apr 25
    8am - 7pm

    1107 Stonehenge Ln, Charlotte, NC 28216

    $312,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,456 Sq Ft
    • 1107 Stonehenge Ln
    • New 14 days ago

    Seller may consider buyer concessions if made in an offer. Welcome home! This home has Fresh Interior Paint. Discover a bright interior tied together with a neutral color palette. Step into the kitchen, complete with an eye catching stylish backsplash. The primary bathroom features plenty of under sink storage waiting for your home organization needs. A must see!

    Whitney Hunt Sailors Opendoor Brokerage LLC

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  • Friday, Apr 25
    8am - 7pm

    1325 Crandon Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216

    $297,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,438 Sq Ft
    • 1325 Crandon Dr
    • New 18 days ago

    Seller may consider buyer concessions if made in an offer. Welcome home to this charming property! This home has Fresh Interior Paint, New flooring throughout the home. Discover a bright interior tied together with a neutral color palette. Relax in your primary suite with a walk-in closet included. Take advantage of the extended counter space in the primary bathroom complete with double sinks

    Whitley Miller Opendoor Brokerage LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
5,969
Median Age
38
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$42,830
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,246

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
20.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
61.1%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

1 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

27 / 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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