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Fourth Ward
Home prices, how fast homes sell and what to know about living in Fourth Ward before you buy or sell.
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Fourth Ward Home Prices
Condos and townhomes, last 12 months compared with the 12 months before. These numbers update every month.
Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime. Condos and townhomes, 12 months ending September 2026 vs. 12 months ending September 2025. Fourth Ward area uses the City of Charlotte neighborhood boundary.
What the numbers say
- Condo prices are down 15.0%. The median condo sold for $343,500, compared with $404,000 a year earlier, on 91 sales.
- Condos are taking longer to sell. The median condo sold in 68 days, up from 37. Pricing right from day one matters.
- Townhomes are their own market. 4 townhomes sold, with a median of $622,607. With so few sales, one or two can swing that number a lot.
This year vs. last year
| Condos and townhomes | 12 mo. ending Sep 2026 | 12 mo. ending Sep 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condo median sale price | $343,500 | $404,000 | −15.0% |
| Condos sold | 91 | 101 | −9.9% |
| Condo median price per sq ft | $397 | $412 | −3.6% |
| Condo median days on market | 68 | 37 | +31 days |
| Townhome median sale price | $622,607 | $610,000 | +2.1% |
| Townhomes sold | 4 | 10 | −60.0% |
| Townhome median price per sq ft | $370 | $340 | +8.8% |
| Townhome median days on market | 134 | 35 | +99 days |
Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime. Condos and townhomes, 12 months ending September 2026 vs. 12 months ending September 2025. Fourth Ward area uses the City of Charlotte neighborhood boundary.
About Fourth Ward
Where it is: Uptown’s northern ward, the quarter north of Trade Street and west of Tryon Street, running to I-277/I-77.
History: In the 1800s merchants, ministers and doctors built homes here. It declined after World War II, and in 1976 a Junior League-led revival made it Charlotte’s first historic district.
Parks and greenways: Fourth Ward Park, 301 N. Poplar St., about 3 acres; Old Settlers’ Cemetery.
Nearest library: Main Library (310 N. Tryon St.).
Schools are assigned by address. Look up the exact address with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools before you buy.
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Where to eat, drink, shop and get outside in and around Fourth Ward. Tap a name for the business’s website, or Map for directions and hours.
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Places checked October 2026. Hours and openings change, so check before you go.
Homes in Fourth Ward
Victorian homes in the historic district, plus postmodern townhomes and high-rise condos.
Historic district
Fourth Ward Local Historic District (1976). Inside a City of Charlotte local historic district, exterior work needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Commission before work starts. That includes:
- Additions and new construction
- Replacing windows and doors
- New or replacement fences
- Removing trees
Buying? Check whether the address is inside the district before you plan an addition or teardown. Selling? Have any approval paperwork for past work ready. Buyers and their agents will ask.
Getting Around
- Transit: CityLYNX Gold Line: Tryon Street. LYNX Blue Line: 7th Street, Charlotte Transportation Center/Arena.
- Main roads: Church St, Poplar St, Graham St, 9th St, Trade St, I-277.
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Fourth Ward FAQ
What is the median condo price in Fourth Ward?
For the 12 months ending September 2026, the median condo sale price in Fourth Ward was $343,500, down 15.0% from $404,000 a year earlier, on 91 sales. Source: Canopy MLS.
What do townhomes sell for in Fourth Ward?
4 townhomes sold in Fourth Ward in the 12 months ending September 2026, with a median sale price of $622,607. Source: Canopy MLS.
How fast are Fourth Ward condos selling?
The median condo in Fourth Ward sold in 68 days over the 12 months ending September 2026, compared with 37 days a year earlier. Source: Canopy MLS.
Is Fourth Ward a historic district?
Part or all of it is: Fourth Ward Local Historic District (1976). Exterior changes inside a City of Charlotte local historic district, including additions, windows, doors, fences and tree removal, need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Commission before work starts. Check whether a specific address is inside the district.
Buying or Selling in Fourth Ward?
Call or text Maureen Mahood at 704-621-3066 for straight answers on pricing, timing and what homes in Fourth Ward are actually selling for.
Maureen Mahood, Broker-Owner, Sell Your Home Charlotte. Market data: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime, 12 months ending September 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.