Atherton · mixed-use
Factory South
A 2010s conversion of an early-1900s plant mixed-use project pairing retail and residential or office space.
2010s conversion of an early-1900s plant
Era
~4-6 stories
Height
a mix of residential, office, and retail space
Scale
Carson
Nearest Blue Line stop
The building
Inside Factory South
Factory South anchors its block with ground-floor retail or restaurant space beneath residential or office floors, part of South End's live-work-play push.
Completed 2010s conversion of an early-1900s plant, the project pairs street-level commercial space with upper-floor residential or office use, a format South End has leaned on to keep blocks active outside commuting hours.
It suits residents who want to live above or beside the action, trading some quiet for convenience to restaurants and retail downstairs.
Before you commit
Every building in this district carries its own set of questions. These are the ones we would ask first at Factory South.
- ask about the master association's reserve funding for shared infrastructure
- review parking deck allocation between residential and retail users
- confirm any restrictions from ground-floor commercial tenants on hours or noise
Ownership structure varies by floor and use; verify whether residential units are condo or rental and how the master association is organized.
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- Mecklenburg County POLARIS 3G parcel viewer
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- City of Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance (2023)
- Canopy Realtor® Association market reports
- NC Secretary of State — HOA and business registration search
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