
$250,000 $207/sqft
3528 Merrill Place
Charlotte, NC 28216
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,210 sqft · 1966 · DOM: 84 d
Garden Park has the feel of a classic West Charlotte pocket: modest, well-kept streets, mid-century ranches, and a location that keeps downtown within easy reach.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Garden Park, Charlotte
Garden Park has the feel of a classic West Charlotte pocket: modest, well-kept streets, mid-century ranches, and a location that keeps downtown within easy reach. The neighborhood’s housing stock is anchored by homes from the 1960s, and many listings highlight brick exteriors, refinished hardwoods, and practical yards that make the setting feel grounded and familiar.
"A straightforward Charlotte neighborhood where mid-century homes and city access meet."
Single-family homes define Garden Park, with most properties built between 1965 and 1969. The architecture leans toward ranch and split-level layouts, and many homes have been updated over time with granite counters, newer appliances, tile baths, and fresh flooring. Brick is a recurring theme here, though not every home is fully brick; the stronger impression is of a neighborhood where many houses have durable masonry exteriors and honest, traditional curb appeal. Lot sizes are comfortably sized for the city, and fenced backyards, storage sheds, decks, and occasional basements add useful flexibility.
Garden Park’s rhythm is shaped less by formal amenities and more by convenience. Fred Alexander Park appears as a nearby green space, and several homes note easy access to walkable outdoor space, backyard gathering areas, and broad flat lots. The area also connects well to everyday errands and city outings, with shopping, restaurants, and retail close at hand. Uptown Charlotte, Northlake Mall, Camp North End, the Historic West End, and the CityLYNX Gold Line all show up as practical reference points for getting around and planning a day. The neighborhood’s appeal is simple: updated homes, usable yards, and a location that keeps the city’s main destinations within a short drive.
"It offers an easygoing residential setting without giving up quick city access."
Garden Park sits in West Charlotte along the city’s west corridor, with frequent references to quick access to I-85 and I-77, plus proximity to I-485 in some remarks. Several listings place Uptown roughly 10 minutes away, and one notes a location about 5.5 miles from Uptown. Northlake Mall is mentioned as about 11 minutes away, and Camp North End is also cited at roughly 11 minutes. The neighborhood is near JCSU, the Five Points amphitheatre, and the Historic West End, making the setting especially connected to central Charlotte destinations. School assignment details were not provided, so school names and district information remain unspecified in the MLS material.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Charlotte
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Closed sales from MLS history for Garden Park, Charlotte
Garden Park median sale price is $252,000, down 8.4% from a year ago.
The Garden Park real estate market shows balanced market conditions. Homes typically sell within 53 days. With 1 active listing and 2 homes sold in the past year, a healthy balance exists between buyers and sellers.
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