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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.
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 townhomes | 12 mo. ending Sep 2026 | 12 mo. ending Sep 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condo median sale price | $957,500 | $817,250 | +17.2% |
| Condos sold | 8 | 14 | −42.9% |
| Condo median price per sq ft | $478 | $465 | +2.8% |
| Condo median days on market | 53 | 37 | +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.
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.
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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.
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Coffee, bakeries and treats
Drinks and music
Groceries and shopping
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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.
