Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County County
Idlewild South
East Charlotte residences minutes from I-485 and Grier Road Park
Idlewild South features primarily single-family homes built from the 1960s through the 1980s. The neighborhood sits east of Sharon Amity Road and offers direct access to Idlewild Road's retail corridors. Residents utilize Grier Road Park, which includes athletic fields and a playground. Proximity to I-485 provides a quick route to other parts of Charlotte and surrounding towns like Matthews.
Approx 5.3 km² · suburb
Idlewild South by the numbers
Cited stats from public real-estate and demographic sources. Verify before relying on a single figure — sources publish on different schedules.
Zoned schools
Public schools serving the Idlewild South attendance area.
- B
Elementary · via Niche
- A+
Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
Other · via Niche
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