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 |
Median sale price | $550 K |
Entry point | Condos/Townhomes from mid-$300 Ks |
Top of market | New-build craftsman to $1.6 M |
Price / sq ft | $285 – $355 |
Typical lot size | 0.20 – 0.30 ac |
Commute to Uptown | 6 mi · 15 min car · 25 min bike (XCLT Trail) |
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 | |
| Room to breathe | ¼-acre ranch lots + wide streets = play sets, gardens, and space for that A-frame shed. |
| Monroe Road food corridor | Night Swim Coffee, The Garrison, Swirl Donuts, Deejai Thai, plus beer at Edge City Brewing (MoRA) all within 5 min. |
| Flip-or-keep potential | Brick ranches beg for a kitchen wall-knock. New-build buyers push comps—equity happens fast. |
| Townhome convenience | Context at Oakhurst and Townes of Oakhurst offer 3-story, low-maintenance living from the high-$400 Ks. |
| Greenway & trail links | The Cross-Charlotte Trail (XCLT) extension will tie Monroe Road to Uptown and Matthews for car-free miles. |
| 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
Home style | Active list range | Competition level | 5-yr appreciation* |
1950-60s brick ranch (untouched) | $425 K – $525 K | Moderate | 7.5 % |
Renovated ranch / 2-story craftsman | $625 K – $900 K | Low (<30 days) | 9.3 % |
Custom new-build (4–5 BR, 2023+) | $1.1 M – $1.6 M | Very low | 10.8 % |
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 |
Monroe Road Streetscape | New sidewalks, bike lanes, street trees | Build 2025-27 |
XCLT Trail link at McAlpine Creek | Bike to Uptown or Pineville car-free | Design 2025 |
Eastland Yards shuttle | Proposed CATS loop ties Oakhurst to the 69-acre redevelopment | In planning |
10 Quick FAQs
HOA? | None on ranch streets; townhomes carry ~$225/mo. |
ADU permitted? | Yes—lots ≥5,000 sq ft qualify. |
Flood zone risk? | Only low parcels near McAlpine; ask me for the FEMA map. |
Commute without a car? | XCLT Trail + #27 bus; streetcar transfer at Hawthorne in 2027. |
Short-term rentals? | Allowed; must register w/ city. |
Best ROI reno? | Open kitchen + primary-bath upgrade. |
Safety? | CMPD Independence Division patrols; crime rates align w/ city average. |
Parking? | 2-car driveways common; townhomes = 1-car garage + pad. |
Dog parks? | McAlpine Creek leash-free (8 min) until local pocket park opens. |
Coffee walk? | Night Swim Coffee (0.4 mi) or Central Coffee ECLT kiosk. |
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