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PHONE: (980) 287-5064
OFFICE: (803) 835-2300
EMAIL: [email protected]
901 DAVE GIBSON BLVD
FORT MILL SC 29708
Optimist Park, located between Uptown Charlotte and NoDa, is one of the city's most exciting urban neighborhoods for real estate buyers and investors. This transit-connected, walkable community blends historic charm with modern development, offering sleek townhomes, infill builds, and adaptive reuse of old mill properties.
One of Optimist Park’s biggest draws is its access to the LYNX Blue Line light rail, providing car-free convenience into Uptown, NoDa, and South End. The Charlotte Greenway system and the Carolina Thread Trail runs alongside the neighborhood, connecting residents to parks, breweries, and biking routes with ease. At the heart of the community is Optimist Hall—an award-winning food hall and creative space housed in a former textile mill. It serves as a hub for dining, coworking, and gathering, all just steps from residential streets.
The area has seen tremendous growth in both real estate value and lifestyle offerings. Buyers are drawn to the mix of walkability, culture, and location, while sellers benefit from rising demand and strong returns. Whether you're looking for a modern home close to the action or planning to list in one of Charlotte’s most connected neighborhoods, Optimist Park is a compelling choice for today’s real estate market.
2,247 people live in Optimist Park, where the median age is 30 and the average individual income is $56,205. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Optimist Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ches Rodnais, Mad Cakes CLT, and Sumer Tailoring.
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Dining | 4.14 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 4.43 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Shopping | 4.17 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 0.5 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 0.85 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 4.36 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.05 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.19 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Optimist Park has 1,401 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Optimist Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,247 people call Optimist Park home. The population density is 14,009.098 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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