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Charlotte area communities

Discover the community that suits you

Ten towns and dozens of neighborhoods, described the way a local would describe them.

  • 10 towns across 5 counties
  • Historic, lakefront and newly built
  • Light rail, greenways and lakes
  • Guided tours by appointment
Explore communities below
Aerial view of houses on a curving street surrounded by lawns and trees

Why here

The Charlotte region advantage

Six reasons people give us for moving here, or for staying.

  • A varied housing stock

    From 1920s bungalows to new townhomes, often within the same zip code.

  • Greenways and lakes

    Miles of connected greenway, and three large lakes within an hour.

  • Light rail

    The LYNX Blue Line links south Charlotte, Uptown and the university area.

  • A major airport

    Charlotte Douglas offers nonstop flights across the country and abroad.

  • Four mild seasons

    Warm summers, short winters, and a long spring and autumn.

  • Mountains and coast

    The Blue Ridge is about two hours west and the beaches about three and a half hours east.

Featured communities

Explore Charlotte's signature neighborhoods

A snapshot of each: what draws buyers there and what the homes are like.

Pale green craftsman bungalow with rocking chairs on a shaded front porch
Historic streetcar neighborhood

Community snapshot

Dilworth

Charlotte's first streetcar suburb: bungalows and foursquares on shaded streets around Latta Park, a short ride from Uptown.

Home types
Bungalows, foursquares, infill
Mostly built
1900s to 1930s
Typical price range
$700s to $1.8M
Good to know
Local historic district

Why buyers love it

  • Sidewalks, mature trees and front porches on nearly every street
  • Latta Park in the middle, and the Little Sugar Creek Greenway along the edge
  • East Boulevard dining and shops without getting in the car
  • About two miles from Uptown, with bus and light rail close by

Typical home features

  • Craftsman bungalows and American foursquares from the 1900s to 1930s
  • Original heart pine floors, fireplaces and tall ceilings in many homes
  • Renovated kitchens and rear additions are common
  • Newer infill homes and a small number of condos
Explore homes in Dilworth
Long red brick mill building with tall windows under a blue sky
Arts district and former mill village

Community snapshot

NoDa

A former textile mill village along North Davidson Street, now Charlotte's arts district, with mill houses, new townhomes and a light rail stop.

Home types
Mill houses, townhomes, condos
Mostly built
1900s to 1920s, and 2010s on
Typical price range
$350s to $900s
Good to know
Light rail at 36th Street

Why buyers love it

  • Live music, galleries and restaurants along North Davidson Street
  • LYNX Blue Line station at 36th Street
  • A mix of price points, from condos to renovated mill houses
  • Greenway and rail trail connections toward Uptown

Typical home features

  • Mill houses from the 1900s to 1920s, many fully renovated
  • Three-storey townhomes with rooftop terraces
  • Condos in converted and newly built mid-rise buildings
  • Smaller lots, so check parking and storage on every tour
Explore homes in NoDa
Blue bungalow with white porch railings and steps on a grassy corner lot
Eclectic bungalow neighborhood

Community snapshot

Plaza Midwood

Bungalows, Tudor cottages and a lively stretch of Central Avenue, one neighborhood east of Uptown Charlotte.

Home types
Bungalows, cottages, ranches
Mostly built
1910s to 1950s
Typical price range
$500s to $1.4M
Good to know
Partly a historic district

Why buyers love it

  • Independent shops and restaurants along Central Avenue
  • Midwood Park and Veterans Park inside the neighborhood
  • Varied architecture, so few streets look alike
  • Close to Uptown and to the Gold Line streetcar

Typical home features

  • 1920s bungalows and Tudor revival cottages
  • Mid-century brick ranches on the eastern side
  • Larger renovated homes along The Plaza
  • Detached garages and deep back yards on many lots
Explore homes in Plaza Midwood
Modern townhomes with wood cladding beside a wide sidewalk and street trees
Urban district on the Rail Trail

Community snapshot

South End

Condos and townhomes along the Rail Trail and the LYNX Blue Line, in a former industrial district just south of Uptown.

Home types
Condos, townhomes, lofts
Mostly built
2000s on
Typical price range
$300s to $1M
Good to know
Most homes have an HOA

Why buyers love it

  • The Rail Trail for walking, running and cycling into Uptown
  • Several LYNX Blue Line stations through the district
  • Restaurants, breweries and grocery stores on foot
  • Low-maintenance homes with shared amenities

Typical home features

  • Condos in mid-rise and high-rise buildings
  • Three and four-storey townhomes with garages
  • Loft conversions in older mill buildings
  • Association dues that vary widely by building
Explore homes in South End
Large red brick home with white columns behind a wide green lawn
Planned garden suburb

Community snapshot

Myers Park

Curving boulevards under willow oaks, planned in 1911, with large lots and traditional architecture south of Uptown Charlotte.

Home types
Traditional homes, some condos
Mostly built
1910s to 1950s
Typical price range
$900s to $3M+
Good to know
Planned by John Nolen, 1911

Why buyers love it

  • The oak canopy along Queens Road and Queens Road West
  • Freedom Park and the Little Sugar Creek Greenway nearby
  • Large lots with established landscaping
  • Shops and restaurants along Selwyn and Providence roads

Typical home features

  • Colonial revival, Georgian and Tudor homes from the 1910s to 1940s
  • Extensive renovations and additions are common
  • A smaller number of condos and townhomes
  • Deed restrictions on some streets, which we check before an offer
Explore homes in Myers Park

Price ranges are approximate and move with the market. Ask us for current figures from the MLS before you rely on them.

Town by town

Charlotte area towns

Three of the towns buyers ask about most, with the others listed below.

Mecklenburg County, NC 28202 to 28278

Charlotte, NC

Area overview

Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. The housing changes block by block: 1920s bungalows near Uptown, brick ranches from the 1960s, and new townhomes along the light rail.

Because the city is so varied, the search usually starts with how you want to get around and what kind of house you want to maintain, then narrows to a handful of neighborhoods.

What makes Charlotte special

  • Light rail and streetcar

    The LYNX Blue Line runs from south Charlotte through Uptown to the university area, with the Gold Line streetcar crossing it.

  • Greenways

    Little Sugar Creek Greenway and the Rail Trail connect parks and neighborhoods for miles without crossing traffic.

  • Historic districts

    Dilworth, Fourth Ward, Plaza Midwood and others have local design review for exterior changes.

  • Airport access

    Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about fifteen minutes west of Uptown.

Explore Charlotte homes
Charlotte skyline above green trees and highway interchanges on a clear day
Mecklenburg County

Popular Charlotte neighborhoods

  • Dilworth
  • NoDa
  • Plaza Midwood
  • South End
  • Myers Park
  • Elizabeth
  • Fourth Ward
  • Ballantyne
  • SouthPark
  • University City
Typical price range
$300s to $2M+
Home styles
Bungalows, brick ranches, condos, townhomes and new construction

Mecklenburg County, NC 28078

Huntersville, NC

Area overview

Huntersville sits in north Mecklenburg County along I-77. Most of its housing was built from the 1990s on, in planned neighborhoods with sidewalks, pools and homeowners associations.

It is a practical choice for buyers who want a newer house and more square footage than the same budget buys closer to Uptown, with Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake a short drive away.

What makes Huntersville special

  • Birkdale Village

    A walkable town-center development with shops, restaurants and apartments above them.

  • Latta Nature Preserve

    More than a thousand acres on Mountain Island Lake, with trails and the Carolina Raptor Center.

  • Newer housing stock

    Most homes date from the 1990s onward, so systems and floor plans tend to be current.

  • I-77 corridor

    Exits 23 and 25 serve the town. We look at commute times at the hours you would actually drive.

Explore Huntersville homes
Row of newer two-storey homes with lawns along a sunny sidewalk
Mecklenburg County

Popular Huntersville neighborhoods

  • Birkdale
  • Skybrook
  • Wynfield
  • Cedarfield
  • Vermillion
  • Northstone
  • The Hamptons
  • Macaulay
Typical price range
$350s to $900s
Home styles
Two-storey traditional homes, townhomes and new construction

Mecklenburg County, NC 28104, 28105

Matthews, NC

Area overview

Matthews is a town in southeast Mecklenburg County with its own historic downtown. Much of the housing dates from the 1960s to the 1990s: brick ranches and two-storey homes on larger lots with mature trees.

Buyers come here for yard space and single-level floor plans. Older homes can need updating, so we look hard at roofs, plumbing and crawl spaces during due diligence.

What makes Matthews special

  • Historic downtown

    Trade Street has restaurants, a hardware store and the Matthews Community Farmers' Market.

  • Parks

    Stumptown Park hosts town events, and Squirrel Lake Park has trails around the water.

  • Established lots

    Many neighborhoods have no homeowners association and lots of a third of an acre or more.

  • Road access

    I-485 and US 74 put south Charlotte and Uptown within reach.

Explore Matthews homes
Two-storey brick house with dark shutters behind a broad green lawn
Mecklenburg County

Popular Matthews neighborhoods

  • Downtown Matthews
  • Sardis Plantation
  • Matthews Plantation
  • Brightmoor
  • Windrow Estates
  • Callonwood
Typical price range
$350s to $800s
Home styles
Brick ranches, split levels and two-storey traditional homes

Price ranges are approximate and move with the market. Ask us for current figures from the MLS before you rely on them.

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Why choose us

Why choose Alder Lane Home Team

  • We know the streets

    We tour these neighborhoods every week and can tell you how one block differs from the next.

  • Two agents on every search

    One of us is always available for a showing, a question or a second opinion.

  • We read the documents

    Association rules, restrictive covenants and historic district guidelines, before you offer.

  • We match, we do not steer

    You tell us what you want in a home and a location. We show you every place that has it.

Community questions

Your community questions, answered

Start with your weekly routine: where you drive, what you want nearby and how much house and land you want to maintain. Then compare taxes and commute times. We can drive you through two or three towns in one afternoon.

We point you to the official sources, such as school district maps and public safety data, so you can judge for yourself. Fair housing law means an agent should give you facts and sources, not opinions about who lives where.

Yes. We compare builders, review the contract with you and arrange independent inspections. Visit the builder's sales office with us the first time, so your representation is on record.

Reviews

What clients say, in their own words

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The right community is out there

Tell us what a good week looks like for you, and we will show you where it fits.

Ready when you are.

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Alder Lane Home Team

Alder Lane Home Team is a two-agent real estate team in Charlotte, North Carolina. We help people buy and sell homes across Mecklenburg County and the towns around it.

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Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 555-0142

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