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Second Ward

Home prices, how fast homes sell and what to know about living in Second Ward before you buy or sell.

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Second Ward Home Prices

Condos and townhomes, last 12 months compared with the 12 months before. These numbers update every month.

$957,500
Median condo price
Up 17.2% from $817,250
8
Condos sold
Was 14
$478
Condo price per sq ft
Was $465
53 days
Median condo days on market
Was 37 days

Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime. Condos and townhomes, 12 months ending September 2026 vs. 12 months ending September 2025. Second Ward area uses OpenStreetMap neighborhood boundaries.

What the numbers say

  • Condo prices are up 17.2%. The median condo sold for $957,500, compared with $817,250 a year earlier, on 8 sales.
  • Condos are taking longer to sell. The median condo sold in 53 days, up from 37. Pricing right from day one matters.

This year vs. last year

Condos and townhomes12 mo. ending Sep 202612 mo. ending Sep 2025Change
Condo median sale price$957,500$817,250+17.2%
Condos sold814−42.9%
Condo median price per sq ft$478$465+2.8%
Condo median days on market5337+16 days

Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime. Condos and townhomes, 12 months ending September 2026 vs. 12 months ending September 2025. Second Ward area uses OpenStreetMap neighborhood boundaries.

Condo and townhome numbers are kept separate. They are different kinds of homes at different prices, and mixing them would give a misleading number.

About Second Ward

Where it is: Uptown’s southern ward, the quarter south of Trade Street and east of Tryon Street, running to I-277.

History: It was once the Brooklyn neighborhood, which urban renewal cleared in the 1960s. Stonewall Street was renamed Brooklyn Village Avenue in 2022.

Main commercial areas: Charlotte Convention Center, NASCAR Hall of Fame, EpiCentre, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Harvey B. Gantt Center.

Parks and greenways: Marshall Park, 800 E. 3rd St., 5.5 acres, created 1973; The Green.

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.

Local Favorites

Where to eat, drink, shop and get outside in and around Second Ward. Tap a name for the business’s website, or Map for directions and hours.

Eat

Caroline's Oyster BarSeafood restaurant and bar inspired by the North Carolina coast.Map
Dean's Italian SteakhouseSteakhouse with prime beef, homemade pasta and American Wagyu.Map
Mimosa GrillUptown restaurant since 1995 serving global dishes with a Southern touch.Map

Coffee, bakeries and treats

Golden Cow CreameryScratch-made ice cream produced in its own Charlotte kitchen.Map

Drinks and music

Aura Rooftop Bar21+ rooftop bar on the JW Marriott's fifth floor.Map

Groceries and shopping

Paper SkyscraperGift shop with home decor, accessories and Charlotte souvenirs.Map
Whole Foods Market UptownFull grocery store in Brooklyn Village, open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.Map

Get outside

Marshall ParkPublic park on East Third Street in Second Ward.Map

Explore more on Google Maps

Places checked October 2026. Hours and openings change, so check before you go.

Homes in Second Ward

Newer condo towers, including the Trust, Radcliffe, Madison and Skye.

Getting Around

  • Transit: LYNX Blue Line: 3rd Street/Convention Center, Brooklyn Village.
  • Main roads: Brooklyn Village Ave (formerly Stonewall St), 3rd St, Tryon St, McDowell St, I-277.

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Second Ward FAQ

What is the median condo price in Second Ward?

For the 12 months ending September 2026, the median condo sale price in Second Ward was $957,500, up 17.2% from $817,250 a year earlier, on 8 sales. Source: Canopy MLS.

How fast are Second Ward condos selling?

The median condo in Second Ward sold in 53 days over the 12 months ending September 2026, compared with 37 days a year earlier. Source: Canopy MLS.

Buying or Selling in Second Ward?

Call or text Maureen Mahood at 704-621-3066 for straight answers on pricing, timing and what homes in Second 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.