If you are looking for a family-friendly neighborhood that is in a central location close to schools, shopping, dining and Uptown then looking no further than desirable Governor’s Square in SouthPark.
Located off Fairview Road adjacent to Foxcroft East Shopping Center, Governor’s Square is a mature, well-established neighborhood with some great older homes.
While new construction in and around SouthPark in such neighborhoods as Barclay Downs and Foxcroft can cost upwards of $900,000, there are still very affordable homes in Governor’s Square in an equally good location.
Governor’s Square is almost equidistant to both Uptown and Ballantyne at about 8 miles each. Governor’s Square is also right down the road from SouthPark Mall, Phillips Place and Strawberry Hill. All your the shopping you could ever desire is less than 1.5 miles away!
Within walking distance is Brixx Pizza, Ben & Jerry’s, Caribou Coffee and Barrington’s.
In addition to shopping, the Harris YMCA is only 2.5 miles away for family activities and fitness. The Foxcroft East Racquet & Swim Club also is just across the street.
The neighborhood borders are Fairview, Carmel, Sharon View and Colony roads. I-77 access is only 4.5 miles west on Tyvola Road.
This 3-bedroom Governor’s Square ranch sold for $445,000 in 2016.
Within the neighborhood are some great older homes built in the 1960s and 1970s. There is a variety of architecture in Governor’s Square, but most of the homes are traditional 2-story homes, some with gambrel roofs. Many of the homes have been updated or renovated.
Typically, homes are priced in the $400,000s to $600,000s.
A total of 5 homes sold in Governor’s Square during the last 12 months for an average price of $476,376 and $178 per square foot. Homes sold averaged 97% of list price.
Currently, there are 4 homes for sale in Governor’s Square. Three of the homes are under contract as of May 19. The list prices range from $439,900 to $525,000.
The neighborhood is zoned for Sharon Elementary, Alexander Graham Middle School and Myers Park High School. Private Charlotte Country Day School is practically within walking distance.