Ayrsley
Southwest Charlotte's Own Live-Work-Play Downtown
Ayrsley is a master-planned, live-work-play community in Charlotte's Steele Creek area, built out by Charlotte developer New Forum starting in the mid-2000s right where South Tryon Street meets I-485. It's best known for the retail district at its center, Ayrsley Town Boulevard, a walkable strip of restaurants, shops, a movie theater, and a run of hotels that Charlotte Agenda once called "Steele Creek's new downtown." Residents live in townhomes and condos just steps from that activity or in single-family homes on the community's quieter residential streets.
Homes in Ayrsley span roughly two decades of construction, from some of the community's original townhomes built in the mid-2000s to new construction still going up today, with subdivision names like The Avenues at Ayrsley, Townhomes at Ayrsley, and Village Manor at Ayrsley all part of the same overall community. It's a practical, walkable option in Southwest Charlotte, minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and with quick access to I-485's full loop around the city.
Details on the Area
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Ayrsley Town Boulevard puts restaurants, a movie theater, bowling and live music at Piedmont Social House, salons, and several hotels within walking distance of most homes, something few Charlotte neighborhoods can claim.
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Charlotte developer New Forum has built out Ayrsley in phases since the mid-2000s, mixing townhomes, condos, single-family homes, offices, and retail across roughly 180 acres at South Tryon Street and I-485.
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From townhomes and condos steps from the retail core to detached single-family houses on quieter streets, Ayrsley's housing spans a wider range of styles and prices than most single-builder subdivisions.
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 10 minutes away and Carowinds amusement and water park is roughly 2 miles down South Tryon Street.
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Residents have a YMCA and a central event lawn hosting festivals, cornhole and bocce leagues, and live music built right into the community.
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Because Ayrsley was built by different builders over time, it runs on several separate homeowners associations rather than a single one, so dues and amenities vary by section.
HOMES FOR SALE IN AYRSLEY
So what does it cost to live somewhere that's also a night out? Here's how Ayrsley's homes are moving right now.
The Housing Market
Median sale price
$370,000
Past 12 months, all home types
Townhouse price range
$198K–$430K
Past 12 months
Median days on market
63
Townhomes, past 12 months
Typical home size
~2,100 sq ft
Median, incl. condos/townhomes
Year built
2004–2026
Median ~2008
HOA dues
$140–$280/mo
Varies by home type
Ayrsley (28273 zip code) homes, Canopy MLS via Homes.com and Terra Vista Realty. Figures blend single-family, townhome, and condo sales across a large mixed community and move with the market; verify current values.
Schools In Ayrsley
Ayrsley falls in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools territory. Here's who's zoned in, factual and sourced, before you buy.
South Pine Academy
Southwest Middle School
Palisades High School
Palisades High opened in 2022 and Niche hasn't yet published an overall letter grade for it. Steele Creek has grown quickly and CMS attendance boundaries can shift as new schools open, so verify zoned schools for your exact address through the CMS Student Assignment lookup (cmsk12.org) before you buy.
HOA & Community Amenities
Ayrsley doesn't run under one single HOA. Because the community was built out over roughly two decades by different builders, it's split across several separate homeowners associations covering its townhome, condo, and single-family sections, many managed locally by Association Management Group (AMG), whose Charlotte-area office sits right on Ayrsley Town Boulevard. Dues and coverage vary by section: recent sales show townhome HOA fees running roughly $150 to $280 a month, while a detached single-family home nearby carried dues closer to $140 a month.
Whatever the specific association, dues generally fund landscaping and lawn maintenance, sidewalks, and street lights, with townhome and condo sections typically adding a shared pool, fitness room, or clubhouse. Because Ayrsley covers this many separate HOAs, confirm which one applies to a specific address, and what its current dues and amenities include, before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Ayrsley sits in Charlotte's Steele Creek area (28273), right where South Tryon Street meets I-485, about 15 minutes southwest of uptown and roughly 10 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Its own town center, Ayrsley Town Boulevard, puts restaurants like Harry's Grille & Tavern, bowling and live music at Piedmont Social House, and a movie theater at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas within a short walk of most homes, along with salons, a Steele Creek YMCA, and several hotels.
Beyond Ayrsley's own retail core, Carowinds amusement and water park is about 2 miles away, Charlotte Premium Outlets and McDowell Nature Preserve on Lake Wylie are both a short drive down the Steele Creek corridor, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center is roughly 12 miles northwest. Commutes run about 15 to 20 minutes to uptown Charlotte and 10 to 15 minutes to the airport, with I-485 giving quick access to the rest of the city.
Places to explore in Ayrsley
Frequently Asked Questions
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In Charlotte's Steele Creek area (28273), at the interchange of South Tryon Street and I-485 in Southwest Charlotte. It's about 15 minutes from uptown and roughly 10 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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It's one of the few Charlotte neighborhoods that's also a genuine mixed-use downtown, with restaurants, a movie theater, bowling, hotels, and offices built into the community rather than miles away. Charlotte Agenda has called it "Steele Creek's new downtown."
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Ayrsley is commonly zoned for South Pine Academy, Southwest Middle School, and Palisades High School, all part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Because Steele Creek has grown quickly and boundaries can shift, verify zoned schools for your exact address through CMS before buying.
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Over the past 12 months, the median sale price across Ayrsley's mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos has run around $370,000, with townhomes typically selling between about $198,000 and $430,000. Verify current values, since the market moves and Ayrsley spans several very different home types.
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Yes, but not just one. Ayrsley is split across several separate homeowners associations covering its townhome, condo, and single-family sections, with dues recently running roughly $140 to $280 a month depending on the home type. Confirm which HOA applies to a specific address before making decisions.
