Hi, I’m Maureen Mahood, broker-owner of SellYourHomeCharlotte.com. If Plaza Midwood feels a little pricey and Chantilly’s lots are tight, drive three minutes south and you’ll hit Oakhurst and Amity Gardens—two sister neighborhoods where brick ranches meet brand-new townhomes, all wrapped around Monroe Road’s fast-growing dining district.
Quick-Glance Numbers (June 2025 MLS snapshot)
Why it matters |
Today’s number |
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Median sale price |
$550 K |
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Entry point |
Condos/Townhomes from mid-$300 Ks |
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Top of market |
New-build craftsman to $1.6 M |
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Price / sq ft |
$285 – $355 |
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Typical lot size |
0.20 – 0.30 ac |
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Commute to Uptown |
6 mi · 15 min car · 25 min bike (XCLT Trail) |
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WalkScore hot zone |
Mid-70s around Oakhurst Commons |
Affordability snapshot
10 % down at 7 % on $550 K ≈ $3,700/mo PITI. A household income near $125 K keeps you in the comfort zone.
6 Reasons Neighbors Pick Oakhurst & Amity
What you’ll love |
Quick details |
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Room to breathe |
¼-acre ranch lots + wide streets = play sets, gardens, and space for that A-frame shed. |
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Monroe Road food corridor |
Night Swim Coffee, The Garrison, Swirl Donuts, Deejai Thai, plus beer at Edge City Brewing (MoRA) all within 5 min. |
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Flip-or-keep potential |
Brick ranches beg for a kitchen wall-knock. New-build buyers push comps—equity happens fast. |
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Townhome convenience |
Context at Oakhurst and Townes of Oakhurst offer 3-story, low-maintenance living from the high-$400 Ks. |
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Greenway & trail links |
The Cross-Charlotte Trail (XCLT) extension will tie Monroe Road to Uptown and Matthews for car-free miles. |
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Monroe Road Revamp |
City streetscape plan adds bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and pocket parks—meaning walkability (and home values) rise next. |
What Homes Really Cost
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Home style |
Active list range |
Competition level |
5-yr appreciation* |
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1950-60s brick ranch (untouched) |
$425 K – $525 K |
Moderate |
7.5 % |
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Renovated ranch / 2-story craftsman |
$625 K – $900 K |
Low (<30 days) |
9.3 % |
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Custom new-build (4–5 BR, 2023+) |
$1.1 M – $1.6 M |
Very low |
10.8 % |
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Modern townhome (2018-25) |
$440 K – $575 K |
Steady |
8.1 % |
Schools & Learning Pods
- Oakhurst STEAM Academy (K-5) – project-based STEAM curriculum
- Rama Road ES – language & literacy focus (Amity)
- McClintock Middle School – Global Studies magnet option
- East Mecklenburg HS – AP Capstone & IB Career pathways
- Charter/Private: Veritas Community, Charlotte Christian (10 min)
What’s Coming Down the Pike
Project |
Why you’ll care |
Timeline |
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Monroe Road Streetscape |
New sidewalks, bike lanes, street trees |
Build 2025-27 |
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XCLT Trail link at McAlpine Creek |
Bike to Uptown or Pineville car-free |
Design 2025 |
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Eastland Yards shuttle |
Proposed CATS loop ties Oakhurst to the 69-acre redevelopment |
In planning |
10 Quick FAQs
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HOA? |
None on ranch streets; townhomes carry ~$225/mo. |
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ADU permitted? |
Yes—lots ≥5,000 sq ft qualify. |
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Flood zone risk? |
Only low parcels near McAlpine; ask me for the FEMA map. |
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Commute without a car? |
XCLT Trail + #27 bus; streetcar transfer at Hawthorne in 2027. |
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Short-term rentals? |
Allowed; must register w/ city. |
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Best ROI reno? |
Open kitchen + primary-bath upgrade. |
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Safety? |
CMPD Independence Division patrols; crime rates align w/ city average. |
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Parking? |
2-car driveways common; townhomes = 1-car garage + pad. |
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Dog parks? |
McAlpine Creek leash-free (8 min) until local pocket park opens. |
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Coffee walk? |
Night Swim Coffee (0.4 mi) or Central Coffee ECLT kiosk. |
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Ready to Talk Numbers?
- Call / Text: 704-621-3066
- Email: maureen@sellyourhomecharlotte.com
- Book: 15-min Zoom consult
No pressure, just clear answers and a plan that fits your budget.
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