One First Ward Condos for Sale

Est. 2014

Park-facing First Ward residence

525 N Tryon St, First Ward / Uptown 28202 · Built 2014 · 139 residences · 9 floors

One First Ward is the post-2010 First Ward residence that gets the park-front position right. Its disciplined contemporary architecture and direct First Ward Park orientation deliver a residential lifestyle that few other Uptown buildings can claim — green-space-first, walkable, and structurally well-positioned.

Built in 2014, One First Ward emerged from the post-recession First Ward redevelopment cycle as one of the few projects that successfully oriented residential units toward the park rather than toward the central Uptown street grid. The result is a building whose floor plans deliver genuine green-space views.

Buyer profiles concentrate among design-conscious principals, families wanting park-adjacent vertical living, and a meaningful share of empty-nesters who specifically prioritized green-space orientation in their downsizing search.

Pricing tiers concentrate $475K–$700K for one-bedroom, $750K–$1.2M for two-bedroom, and $1.3M–$1.9M for three-bedroom and corner residences. Top-floor units with full park-and-skyline dual orientation occasionally clear $2M+ when they surface.

One First Ward at a Glance

Floors
9
Total Residences
139
Direct Orientation
Park-Front

Floor Plans & Price Tiers

  • 1 Bedroom Residences — 850 – 1,100 sqft, $475K – $700K. Single-bedroom plans with full balconies and direct park orientation.
  • 2 Bedroom Residences — 1,250 – 1,700 sqft, $750K – $1.2M. Two-bedroom plans with split primaries and oversized park-facing terraces.
  • 3 Bedroom Corner Residences — 1,800 – 2,300 sqft, $1.3M – $1.9M. Corner three-bedroom plans with two-side glass and twin park-and-skyline terraces.
  • Top-Floor Residences — 2,400 – 3,000 sqft, $2M – $2.7M. Top-floor residences with wraparound terraces and full park-and-skyline dual orientation.

Building Amenities

  • Park-Facing Resident Terrace — Common rooftop terrace oriented over First Ward Park with grills and lounge seating.
  • Concierge Service — Front-desk concierge for package and reservation management.
  • Fitness Center — Equipped fitness facility with cardio, free weights, and yoga studio.
  • Resident Lounge — Lounge with catering kitchen and park orientation.
  • Bike Storage — Secured indoor bike storage.
  • Secure Garage Parking — Deeded covered parking with controlled access.

Living at One First Ward

One First Ward's defining advantage is direct First Ward Park frontage. Daily routines anchor on the park itself — green-space morning runs, dog walks, and weekend programming.

The Spectrum Center is two blocks away; the central Uptown employment corridor is a six-to-eight-minute walk. The 9th Street LYNX station is three blocks south.

The dining and arts of First Ward Park — including the Mint Museum Uptown's adjacent corridor — anchor the building's weekend rhythms.

Who One First Ward Suits

  • Buyers who specifically want green-space-front vertical living
  • Families wanting park-adjacent Uptown access
  • Design-conscious principals prioritizing post-2010 build quality
  • Empty-nesters consolidating from suburban estates with green-space requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

How does One First Ward compare to other First Ward buildings?

One First Ward is the post-2010 First Ward residence that gets park-front positioning right. Many older First Ward buildings face the central Uptown grid; One First Ward orients directly to the park itself. For green-space buyers, this is the structural choice.

What is the First Ward Park amenity value?

First Ward Park is one of the most actively programmed urban parks in Uptown — dog-walking corridors, weekend events, and the Mint Museum Uptown's outdoor sculpture programming. Direct park-front orientation materially shapes the building's lifestyle proposition.

What HOA dues should buyers expect?

HOA dues at One First Ward are positioned in the mid-tier for First Ward — reflective of the concierge, fitness, and rooftop programming. We review three years of HOA history during showings.

Is One First Ward pet-friendly?

Yes — One First Ward is pet-friendly with reasonable allowances. First Ward Park is among the most active dog-walking parks in Uptown.

Are top-floor units commonly available?

Top-floor units surface infrequently — typically one to two transactions per year. Most are park-and-skyline dual-orientation residences that move quickly when they hit the market.