Showing posts with label Elizabeth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elizabeth. Show all posts

Buying a House Near a Park

Clients who are looking for homes and also have children seem to always put "close to a park" or "within walking distance to _______" high on their list. It's important for parents of this generation to be able to take life slowly when they choose to by taking a stroll to the park or getting out of the house without getting into the car. I think it's our desire to go back to the days when our parents (or grandparents) walked to school and church (in the snow, of course) or when we were allowed to ride our bikes around the neighborhood (without having to bring a cell phone in case of an emergency). I've put together a list of neighborhoods and the parks nearby and another list of 'hoods with markets, restaurants, or shops nearby. Hopefully the list will help you narrow in on which 'hood offers the most for you and your family:



Dilworth
Freedom Park
Latta Park
Tom Sykes Rec Center
E.B. Moore Park
Baxter Street Park
A great resource: dilworthonline.org

Chantilly/Elizabeth
Chantilly Park
Hawthorne Park
Independence Park
Eastover Park

NoDa
Highland Park
Tryon Hills

Plaza Midwood
Cordelia Park
Midwood Park
Veterans Park
Progress Park

Myers Park
Colonial Park
Eastover Park
Edgehill Park

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Charlotte Tops Another Housing List: Walkability

"Walkability" sounds like a test the pediatrician is going to ask your toddler to perform, yet it's just another housing list that Charlotte tops-once again. Hooray!


Charlotte is a walkable city according to a national study! This study shows that homes that are more walkable are worth more.
Here's a snippet from the study:
"More than just a pleasant amenity, the walkability of cities translates directly into increases in home values. Homes located in more walkable neighborhoods—those with a mix of common daily shopping and social destinations within a short distance—command a price premium over otherwise similar homes in less walkable areas. Houses with the above-average levels of walkability command a premium of about $4,000 to $34,000 over houses with just average levels of walkability in the typical metropolitan areas studied."


As a mom, being able to walk to the grocery, to work, the gym, the park, to shops is a great "plus". Mom & kids get to experience a little fresh air, get some exercise, and mingle with the neighbors. It brings about that American charm most homeowners are looking for these days. Whether you're in a downtown area or in a suburb, being able to walk to and fro from your fave spots draws positive attention. Don't you "ooo and ahh" when you drive through a neighborhood that has sidewalks? Or feel proud of your fellow citizens when you see them hoofing it from home in their suits, paired with sneakers, of course, walking briskly towards the office? Being able to walk to your errands means fewer lifts of the blasted car seat in and out of the back seat (which cannot be good for our backs), shedding a few extra pounds, and getting to know your neighbors.


Top Charlotte Neighborhoods with the Walkability Factor:
  • Dilworth
  • NoDa
  • Eastover
  • Plaza-Midwood
  • South End
  • Elizabeth
  • Chantilly
  • Uptown
  • Commonwealth


Other cities that topped the Study:
  • Dallas
  • Chicago
  • Washington, DC
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Austin
Click Here for the Full Report






Happy Walking, Charlotte!
 






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