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1730 Abbey Pl #4, Charlotte, NC 28209South Charlotte
Madison Park
A post-war neighborhood of brick ranches and updated mid-century homes, Madison Park sits between South End and SouthPark with LYNX Blue Line access that makes Uptown 15 minutes without a car.
$604,600 Median Home Value
2.56 Months Supply
101.3% Sale-to-List Ratio
24 Median Days on Market
Single family market data, July 2026, retrieved September 1, 2026
What brings you to Madison Park?
Buyer Intelligence
Buying in Madison Park
Madison Park is a neighborhood built in the 1950s that has been steadily updated rather than replaced. The housing stock is primarily brick ranch homes, with a meaningful share of cape cods, split levels, and mid-century modern renovations scattered in. Buyers here are paying for that combination of original character and access to South End to the north, SouthPark to the east, and Uptown via the LYNX Blue Line with a station at Woodlawn. The trade-off is that lot sizes are modest and finished basements are rare, so buyers with square footage as the primary filter should calibrate expectations early.
Buyers comparing Madison Park to Dilworth or South End should understand the price point reflects the distance from the tightest urban core. Compared to Park Road neighborhoods farther south, it prices higher because of transit access and the Montford corridor. The right buyer here is someone who values walkability to restaurants and light rail commuting more than they value a large yard or new construction layout. If that profile fits, very few neighborhoods at this price range in Charlotte will compete with it.
Buyers weighing Madison Park often compare it with Beverly Woods for a similar mid-range South Charlotte profile, and many use the equity they build here as a stepping stone toward SouthPark.
What buyers should know
- LYNX Blue Line (Woodlawn station) puts Uptown 15 minutes away without parking costs
- Housing stock: brick ranches and renovated mid-century homes on sidewalk-lined streets
- Montford Drive corridor is steps away, with local restaurants, bars, and independent retail
- Marion Diehl Park and Park Road Park provide greenspace without leaving the neighborhood
- Park Road Shopping Center (open since 1956) anchors everyday retail directly in the neighborhood
Location & Commute
Uptown Charlotte 10-15 min LYNX Blue Line from Woodlawn station; 15-20 min by car
SouthPark 8-12 min Via Park Rd or Colony Rd; no highway required
Charlotte Douglas Airport 15-20 min Direct via Tyvola Rd to I-485
Ballantyne / South Pineville 20-28 min South on I-77 or South Blvd
South End / NoDa via rail 5-10 min LYNX Blue Line direct
Nearby hospital 11 - 18 min Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center on Blythe Boulevard.
Neighborhood Highlights
Distance to Uptown 4 miles Via South Blvd; 15 min by light rail
LYNX Blue Line Woodlawn station Direct rail access to Uptown
Park Road Shopping Est. 1956 Charlotte's oldest open-air center
Marion Diehl Park On-site Sports, trails, and picnic areas
Housing Character
Dominant style Brick ranch Original 1950s-60s construction
Common updates Renovated mid-century Open layouts, updated kitchens
Newer formats Townhomes, new construction Infill on former teardown lots
Schools
Assigned schools
Elementary Pinewood Elementary Rated 6/10 on GreatSchools. Offers a Gifted and Talented program and strong IEP support. Located at 805 Seneca Pl within the neighborhood boundary. School assignments vary across Madison Park's multiple zip codes, so always verify your specific address at cms.k12.nc.us before purchasing.
Middle Quail Hollow Middle Rated 7/10 on GreatSchools. Gifted and Talented magnet with Project Lead The Way curriculum. Verify your address assignment at cms.k12.nc.us.
High South Mecklenburg High Rated 5/10 on GreatSchools. Large campus of 3,300+ students with AP courses and Project Lead The Way. Located at 8900 Park Rd. Verify current assignment at cms.k12.nc.us.
Source: GreatSchools.org. Ratings reflect multiple indicators and are updated periodically. School boundaries are subject to change, verify your address with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Local Places
Around Madison Park
A snapshot of some of the places that shape daily life in the neighborhood.
Restaurants
Anju
Korean-inspired restaurant with a modern menu at the Woodlawn corridor.
1600 E Woodlawn Rd #260, Charlotte, NC 28209Carmella's Pizza Grill
Neighborhood pizza and Italian kitchen on Montford Drive.
1513 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209Easy Like Sunday
Bright neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot off East Woodlawn Road.
1600 E Woodlawn Rd #100, Charlotte, NC 28209El Puro Cuban Restaurant
Cuban cuisine on South Boulevard.
5033 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217Good Food on Montford
Award-winning neighborhood restaurant with globally influenced, scratch-made cuisine.
1701 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209L'Ostrica
Italian seafood restaurant on Park Road.
4701 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209Moosehead Grill
Neighborhood bar and grill on Montford Drive with a casual American menu.
1807 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209Nalan Indian Cuisine
Full-service Indian restaurant at the Woodlawn retail corridor.
1600 E Woodlawn Rd #150, Charlotte, NC 28209Portofino's Italian Restaurant
Classic Italian neighborhood restaurant on the Park Road corridor.
5126 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209Saigon Palace Restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant on South Boulevard.
5215 South Blvd B, Charlotte, NC 28217Sushi 101 Charlotte
Neighborhood sushi restaurant with an extensive roll menu.
1730 E Woodlawn Rd F, Charlotte, NC 28209The Roasting Company
Wood-fired comfort food and handcrafted cocktails in the heart of the Montford corridor.
1527 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209YaMe Asian Noodles
Fast-casual Asian noodle shop on Park Road.
4435 Park Rd #300, Charlotte, NC 28209Coffee & Bakeries
Mugs
Neighborhood coffee shop tucked into the Park Road corridor.
5126 Park Rd #1D, Charlotte, NC 28209Waterbean Coffee
Specialty coffee roaster with a Park Road location.
4701 Park Rd Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28209Wine & Drinks
Angry Ales
Craft beer bar with a strong tap list on Montford Drive.
1518 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209Brazwells Pub
Longtime neighborhood pub on Montford Drive.
1627 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209Cobber
Bar and lounge on South Boulevard.
5028 South Blvd Ste F, Charlotte, NC 28217Jeff's Bucket Shop
Classic neighborhood dive bar on Montford Drive.
1601 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209Lucky Lou's Tavern
Neighborhood tavern on Park Road.
5124 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209Montford Billiards
Pool hall and bar in the Montford corridor.
1607 Montford Dr Ste G, Charlotte, NC 28209Groceries & Markets
Harris Teeter
Full-service grocery anchor on the Park Road corridor.
5030 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209Pasta & Provisions
Specialty Italian grocery and prepared foods market on Park Road.
4700 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209Topsail Steamer Seafood
Seafood market and steam pot restaurant concept at the Woodlawn corridor.
1630 E Woodlawn Rd #287, Charlotte, NC 28209Shopping
The Home Depot
Home improvement anchor on South Boulevard.
4750 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217Parks
Madison Central Park
Small neighborhood park in the interior of Madison Park.
901 Seneca Pl, Charlotte, NC 28210Marion Diehl Park
Neighborhood park with sports fields, walking trails, playground, and picnic areas.
2219 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210Recreation
Lucky Strike South Charlotte
Upscale bowling and entertainment venue on Montford Drive.
1700 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209Seller Intelligence
Selling in Madison Park
The buyer pool for Madison Park skews toward professionals who commute to Uptown or South End and want to drive as little as possible. Light rail access is a genuine pricing driver here, not a marketing talking point. Buyers self-select on transit convenience, which compresses the pool somewhat but makes the qualified buyers within it highly motivated. Pricing discipline matters: homes that are priced accurately for their finished condition and lot size move fast; homes that stretch on the assumption that the neighborhood sells itself tend to sit.
Presentation standards have risen in step with the renovation activity in the neighborhood. Buyers touring updated mid-century homes expect clean lines, open layouts, and finishes that reflect the style of the architecture rather than fighting it. An original ranch that has been well maintained but not updated should be priced and marketed as a renovation opportunity with honest numbers, not presented as comparable to a fully renovated neighbor. The buyers who want a project are out there; they simply need to see it framed clearly.
Given the mid-century stock, many Madison Park sellers start with the as-is vs. repair question; others are handling an inherited home sale from an original owner, or running the rental math at this price point before deciding to sell.
In Madison Park, the light rail premium is real, but it only holds at full value when the home is genuinely within walking distance of Woodlawn. Buyers will check that distance on a map before they ever call.
What sellers need to know
- LYNX proximity is a documented pricing factor, and buyers actively filter by walkable distance to Woodlawn station
- Renovation comps are strong; original homes price below them and should be positioned as such, not chased
- Montford corridor visibility pulls buyers from outside the neighborhood who discover Madison Park through dining
- Days on market are sensitive to condition and pricing accuracy, and well-prepared homes outperform in this zip
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The Madison Park market in numbers
The figures below describe how the Madison Park market has actually behaved, drawn from MLS data and refreshed automatically. Read them together rather than in isolation. Price, inventory, days on market, and the gap between list and sale prices each tell part of the same story about where leverage sits between buyers and sellers.
Pricing Trends
How sale prices, price per square foot, and sale-to-list ratios have moved in Madison Park over the past 12 months.
Median Sales Price Source: ShowingTime
What homes actually close for over time, the anchor for pricing to real outcomes rather than asking prices.
Median Pct of Original Price Source: ShowingTime
Normalizes price across home sizes, useful for comparing against recent sales that are larger or smaller.
Market Activity
A look at inventory levels, days on market, and closed sales volume to show where the market is heading.
Avg Days on Market Source: ShowingTime
How long the typical home takes to sell, with rising days signaling buyers have more room to deliberate.
Homes for Sale Source: ShowingTime
How much competition a seller faces at any moment, where more inventory raises the bar on pricing and presentation.
Months Supply Source: ShowingTime
How long it would take to sell every listed home at the current pace, with below roughly four months having historically favored sellers here.
Closed Sales Source: ShowingTime
The volume of completed transactions, a gauge of demand and how active the market is season to season.
Market data sourced from ShowingTime. Charts reflect the Madison Park area and update automatically.
Active Listings in Madison Park
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FAQ
Common questions
What is the price range in Madison Park?
The median sale price has been running around $610,000, with a wide spread based on renovation level. Original brick ranches in need of work can price below that floor; fully renovated mid-century homes on improved lots push well above it. Your specific price should reflect your home's condition relative to recent closed comps in the immediate block area, not the neighborhood average.
What schools serve Madison Park?
CMS school assignments vary by address within Madison Park. The neighborhood spans multiple zip codes (28209, 28210, 28217) and feeds different school boundaries depending on your specific street. Always verify your assignment at cms.k12.nc.us using your exact address before purchasing.
How far is Madison Park from Uptown Charlotte?
About 4 miles by road, or 15 minutes by LYNX Blue Line from the Woodlawn station. Driving runs 15 to 20 minutes depending on time of day. The light rail option makes Madison Park one of the more transit-accessible residential neighborhoods south of Center City.
What is Montford Drive and why do buyers ask about it?
Montford Drive runs along the northern edge of Madison Park and is one of Charlotte's more concentrated stretches of independent restaurants and bars. Good Food on Montford, Moosehead Grill, and several other locally recognized spots are within walking distance. Buyers who want to walk to dinner without a reservation search treat Montford access as a material neighborhood feature.
Is Madison Park walkable?
By Charlotte standards, yes. The neighborhood has sidewalks, several parks within walking distance, and the Montford corridor for dining and retail. Park Road Shopping Center is also reachable on foot for most addresses. It is not a grid-dense urban neighborhood, but it is substantially more walkable than most South Charlotte options at a comparable price point.
What is the housing stock like in Madison Park?
The predominant style is brick ranch construction from the 1950s and 1960s. A significant share of those homes have been renovated, ranging from cosmetic updates to full structural reconfiguration into open-plan mid-century modern layouts. The neighborhood also has a growing townhome and infill new construction presence. Lot sizes are modest by suburban Charlotte standards.
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