Charlotte NC is known as one of the fastest growing and popular places in North Carolina. It is the 20th largest city in the United States and the largest city in North Carolina. It also houses the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies, one of the tallest buildings in the country and some of the most beautiful and historic residential architecture. It's hard to believe that all of these descriptions refer to the same city, but Charlotte is much more than just one place. It is an amalgam of a number of places, each special in its own right and all equally different from one another. The expansive neighborhoods of Charlotte NC make it the popular place that it is.
If you want an upscale, trendy and city-style living experience, there are several options to choose from in Charlotte. NoDa, short for North Davidson Street, is Charlotte's most artistic district. It is an industrial town turned cultural epicenter and is a great location for those who enjoy the arts as patrons or participants. Uptown Charlotte is divided up into four sections, or Wards, creatively named the First, Second, Third and Fourth Wards. Each Ward has its own characteristics that make it unique and attractive.
The First Ward was once one of the most dangerous places in Charlotte and had the highest crime rate, but that reputation is quickly being quashed. Several new construction projects including the Bobcatt Arena are making this part of Charlotte a much more desirable place to live. The Second Ward houses many governmental offices as well as the convention center and Charlotte's branch of the Federal Reserve. This Ward does not contain much housing, but it is important to know about it if you plan to live nearby. The Third Ward is recently most notable for its recent addition Gateway Village which includes office space, residential units, shopping, dining and a park. Finally the Fourth Ward, which is much less "city-like" than its three counterparts, is primarily residential, filled with historic houses built in the early 1900's.
If you like the style of the Fourth Ward, then you may find that Uptown living is really not for you. Some of the other neighborhoods that are similar to the Fourth Ward include Barclay Downs, Ballantyne and Meyers Park. Most of the houses in these neighborhoods are more than 50 years old, many of them built between 1900 and 1920. There are also a number of newly constructed homes being built among the historic ones. Many of Charlotte's most picturesque and luxurious homes, old or new, are located in these neighborhoods.
Charlotte's large financial district also makes it the location of many suburbs. Not everyone wants to live among the concrete towers and prefer a more subdued, family-friendly environment. For those people, Villa Heights, Midwood and Ashbrook may be more to your liking. These Charlotte suburbs are home to moderately size and priced houses among quiet streets and excellent school systems. Whether you have children or not, this is a plus because a good school district will keep property values high. It is apparent to anyone looking that Charlotte has an eclectic blend of neighborhoods and divisions can suit a variety of tastes and budgets. For those serious about buying a home here, any good real estate agent will be able to help you sort through the names and find the best location for you and your family.
It's hard to believe that with all its southern charm, Charlotte is considered the second largest financial center in the U.S., next only to NYC. Contact Golden realty at www.lovingcharlotte.com to learn more about Charlotte real estate or to contact one of their professional Charlotte realtors.
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