Charlotte Area Guide · 28202
Third Ward
Home prices, how fast homes sell and what to know about living in Third Ward before you buy or sell.
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Homes for Sale in Third Ward
Newest listings in the Third Ward area (ZIP 28202), from the Canopy MLS.
Third 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 October 2026 vs. 12 months ending October 2025. Third Ward area uses the City of Charlotte neighborhood boundary.
What the numbers say
- Condo prices are up 24.3%. The median condo sold for $449,500, compared with $361,500 a year earlier, on 28 sales.
- Condos are taking longer to sell. The median condo sold in 58 days, up from 35. Pricing right from day one matters.
- Townhomes are their own market. 3 townhomes sold, with a median of $452,000. With so few sales, one or two can swing that number a lot.
This year vs. last year
| Condos and townhomes | 12 mo. ending Oct 2026 | 12 mo. ending Oct 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condo median sale price | $449,500 | $361,500 | +24.3% |
| Condos sold | 28 | 26 | +7.7% |
| Condo median price per sq ft | $328 | $351 | −6.6% |
| Condo median days on market | 58 | 35 | +23 days |
| Townhome median sale price | $452,000 | $590,000 | −23.4% |
| Townhomes sold | 3 | 7 | −57.1% |
| Townhome median price per sq ft | $305 | $354 | −13.8% |
| Townhome median days on market | 86 | 21 | +65 days |
Source: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime. Condos and townhomes, 12 months ending October 2026 vs. 12 months ending October 2025. Third Ward area uses the City of Charlotte neighborhood boundary.
About Third Ward
Where it is: Uptown’s western ward, the quarter south of Trade Street and west of Tryon Street, running to I-277/I-77.
History: Urban renewal in the 1960s and 1970s and the John Belk Freeway in the 1980s reshaped much of Third Ward.
Main commercial areas: Bank of America Stadium, Truist Field, Gateway Village, Mint Museum Uptown.
Parks and greenways: Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church St., about 5.4 acres, opened 2013; Frazier Park, on the Irwin Creek Greenway.
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 Third Ward. Tap a name for the business’s website, or Map for directions and hours.
Eat
Coffee, bakeries and treats
Drinks and music
Groceries and shopping
Get outside
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Places checked October 2026. Hours and openings change, so check before you go.
Homes in Third Ward
New apartment towers near Romare Bearden Park, plus historic bungalows and newer condos and townhomes on the west edge.
Getting Around
- Transit: CityLYNX Gold Line: Mint Street, Charlotte Gateway Station.
- Main roads: Church St, Mint St, Graham St, Trade St, Morehead St, I-277.
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Third Ward FAQ
What is the median condo price in Third Ward?
For the 12 months ending October 2026, the median condo sale price in Third Ward was $449,500, up 24.3% from $361,500 a year earlier, on 28 sales. Source: Canopy MLS.
What do townhomes sell for in Third Ward?
3 townhomes sold in Third Ward in the 12 months ending October 2026, with a median sale price of $452,000. Source: Canopy MLS.
How fast are Third Ward condos selling?
The median condo in Third Ward sold in 58 days over the 12 months ending October 2026, compared with 35 days a year earlier. Source: Canopy MLS.
Buying or Selling in Third Ward?
Call or text Maureen Mahood at 704-621-3066 for straight answers on pricing, timing and what homes in Third Ward are actually selling for.
Maureen Mahood, Broker-Owner, Sell Your Home Charlotte. Market data: Canopy MLS via ShowingTime, 12 months ending October 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.