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First Ward
Home prices, how fast homes sell and what to know about living in First Ward before you buy or sell.
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First 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. First Ward area uses the City of Charlotte neighborhood boundary.
What the numbers say
- Condo prices are up 2.5%. The median condo sold for $333,000, compared with $325,000 a year earlier, on 31 sales.
- Condos are taking longer to sell. The median condo sold in 59 days, up from 52. Pricing right from day one matters.
- Townhomes are their own market. 3 townhomes sold, with a median of $350,000. 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 | $333,000 | $325,000 | +2.5% |
| Condos sold | 31 | 26 | +19.2% |
| Condo median price per sq ft | $313 | $346 | −9.5% |
| Condo median days on market | 59 | 52 | +7 days |
| Townhome median sale price | $350,000 | $380,000 | −7.9% |
| Townhomes sold | 3 | 4 | −25.0% |
| Townhome median price per sq ft | $278 | $299 | −7.0% |
| Townhome median days on market | 107 | 26 | +81 days |
Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime. Condos and townhomes, 12 months ending September 2026 vs. 12 months ending September 2025. First Ward area uses the City of Charlotte neighborhood boundary.
About First Ward
Where it is: Uptown’s eastern ward, the quarter north of Trade Street and east of Tryon Street, running out to I-277.
History: Urban renewal in the 1960s and 1970s removed most of its early 1900s housing. Starting in 1993, the former Earle Village site was redeveloped as First Ward Place.
Main commercial areas: 7th Street Public Market, UNC Charlotte Center City building, ImaginOn.
Parks and greenways: First Ward Park, 7th and Brevard Streets, about 4.6 acres, opened December 2015.
Nearest library: Main Library (310 N. Tryon St.) and ImaginOn (300 E. 7th 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 First 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 First Ward
Craftsman-style single-family homes, townhouses, mid-rise apartments and high-rise condos.
Getting Around
- Transit: LYNX Blue Line: 7th Street, 9th Street, Charlotte Transportation Center/Arena. CityLYNX Gold Line: Davidson Street, McDowell Street.
- Main roads: 7th St, 9th St, Brevard St, Trade St, I-277.
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First Ward FAQ
What is the median condo price in First Ward?
For the 12 months ending September 2026, the median condo sale price in First Ward was $333,000, up 2.5% from $325,000 a year earlier, on 31 sales. Source: Canopy MLS.
What do townhomes sell for in First Ward?
3 townhomes sold in First Ward in the 12 months ending September 2026, with a median sale price of $350,000. Source: Canopy MLS.
How fast are First Ward condos selling?
The median condo in First Ward sold in 59 days over the 12 months ending September 2026, compared with 52 days a year earlier. Source: Canopy MLS.
Buying or Selling in First Ward?
Call or text Maureen Mahood at 704-621-3066 for straight answers on pricing, timing and what homes in First 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.