The Marley
1100 Falls Creek Ln,
Charlotte, NC 28209
$1,013 - $1,474
Studio - 2 Beds
First Ward Place
550 E 8th St,
Charlotte,
NC
28202
2 Weeks Ago
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Pool
- Balcony
- Views
About First Ward Place
First Ward Place is located in the historic district of Charlotte, NC. You will find comfort and convenience in this uptown community. Our spacious apartment homes feature spectacular uptown views and unique floor plans.
First Ward Place is an apartment community located in Mecklenburg County and the 28202 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Playground
- Laundry Facilities
- Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Playground
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Security System
Kitchen
Views
- Air Conditioning
- Security System
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
- Views
- Balcony
550 E 8th St,
Charlotte,
NC
28202
Located in Uptown Charlotte, First Ward is home to the lively 7th Street Public Market, known for its unique cuisine. Residents and visitors alike enjoy visiting the Levine Museum of the New South, catching a show at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, exploring the Discovery Place Science, and experiencing an NBA or AHL game at Spectrum Center. Residents of the First Ward have access to everything that makes Uptown Charlotte so lively. From Epicenter and Romare Bearden Park to Bank of America Stadium and NASCAR Hall of Fame, there is access to unlimited options for dining, shopping, and entertainment in Charlotte’s First Ward. Upscale apartment communities are commonplace in this urban neighborhood offering top-notch amenities and a central location.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| First Ward | Charlotte, NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,368 | $1,398 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,578 | $1,476 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,944 | $1,783 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,025 | $2,190 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
First Ward Place is within 18 minutes or 1.0 mile from Central Piedmont C.C., Central. It is also near Johnson & Wales U., Charlotte and Johnson C Smith University.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
218 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
495 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
501 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,593 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
441 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
168 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
64 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Charlotte include 9Th Street, located 0.3 mile from First Ward Place. First Ward Place is near Charlotte/Douglas International, located 8.3 miles or 16 minutes away, and Concord-Padgett Regional, located 15.5 miles or 25 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 30 min | 22.1 mi |
| Drive: | 37 min | 26.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Charlotte/Douglas International
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.3 mi |
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Concord-Padgett Regional
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Drive: | 25 min | 15.5 mi |
Walkability Near First Ward Place
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
71
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from First Ward Place.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
First Ward Place has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Discovery Place
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Charlotte Nature Museum
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
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Briar Creek Greenway
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
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Evergreen Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.1 mi |
First Ward Place has 5 parks within 6.1 miles, including Discovery Place, Charlotte Nature Museum, and Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.1 mi |
First Ward Place has 3 hospitals within 9.1 miles, the nearest is Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
550 E 8th St
Charlotte, NC 28202