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    Alexander Towne - Unclaimed

    551 Lex Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262

    Apartment building
    3 beds
    Off-campus housingThis community is close to campus, and is convenient for students.

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    3 bd, 2 ba
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    $1,725

    What's special

    End unitSpacious open floor planComfortably sized bedrooms
    Welcome home to this end unit, 3 story townhome featuring a spacious, open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Enjoy a generous living area and comfortably sized bedrooms designed for both relaxation and functionality. Conveniently located within the UNCC campus grid and just minutes from major highways, shopping, dining, transportation, medical facilities, banks, playgrounds, and the light rail this home is surrounded by everything you need!

    Neighborhood: University City

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      Convenient access to buses, trains, and public transit for easy commuting.
      Dining Scene
      From casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.
      Green Spaces
      Scenic trails and gardens with private, less-crowded natural escapes.
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    Centered on UNC Charlotte, 28262 blends college-town energy with suburban calm. Expect warm, humid summers and mild winters across wooded Piedmont terrain threaded by Mallard Creek and Clark’s Creek greenways. Residents frequent the Shoppes at University Place’s lakefront path, the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, and big draws like PNC Music Pavilion and IKEA Charlotte. Daily conveniences are close—Harris Teeter, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, local cafes, international eateries along University City Blvd, gyms like Planet Fitness and Orangetheory, and Armored Cow Brewing—while the LYNX Blue Line (JW Clay/UNC Charlotte) and quick I-85/I-485 access make commuting to Uptown or the University Research Park easy. Recent Zillow market trends indicate a steady median rent in the past few months with most listings falling in a moderate range for the Charlotte market. The area attracts students, young professionals, and families, and is notably pet friendly thanks to plentiful green spaces, neighborhood sidewalks, and community parks like Mallard Creek Community Park.

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

     / 100
    Car-Dependent
     / 100
    Some Transit
     / 100
    Somewhat Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Charlotte

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Alexander Towne?

    Alexander Towne has a walk score of 29, it's car-dependent.

    What is the transit score of Alexander Towne?

    Alexander Towne has a transit score of 43, it has some transit.

    What schools are assigned to Alexander Towne?

    The schools assigned to Alexander Towne include University Meadows Elementary, James Martin Middle, and Julius L. Chambers High School.

    What neighborhood is Alexander Towne in?

    Alexander Towne is in the University City neighborhood in Charlotte, NC.