12 Hot Neighborhoods To Watch In Charlotte's Waxhaw Area (28173 Zip Code) In 2021
Charlotte metro area's Waxhaw/Weddington/Marvin areas remained hot in 2020, especially luxury homes neighborhoods. 12 neighborhoods in the Waxhaw area were particularly hot in 2020 and are worth watching in 2021 for continued demand.
9 neighborhoods on the 2020 list were hot neighborhoods for three consecutive years now -- Millbridge, Lawson, Cureton, Hunter Oaks, Providence Downs, Providence Downs South, The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel, Longview, Greenbrier. Two neighborhoods made the 2020 hot neighborhoods list for a second consecutive year -- Somerset and Briarcrest. Two new neighborhoods are on the hot neighborhood list in Waxhaw as of 2020 -- Anklin Forrest and Cortona.
Excellent schools, reasonable property taxes, communities with resort-style amenities, historic downtown Waxhaw all contibuted to the high demand for Waxhaw area homes. Demand for Waxhaw area homes helps make Union County the fastest growing county in North Carolina, as well.
MILLBRIDGE
Millbridge remained the #1 selling neighborhood in the Waxhaw area with 320 homes sold at an average price of $389,247 compared with 294 homes sold in 2019 at an average sale price of $368,450. Sellers received 99.4% of list price in final sale price. Sale price as a percentage of list price was 100% on a median basis. Days on market average 46 days; median days on market were 16. One reason average days on market were 46 was due to the number of new construction homes that closed.
Named Community of the Year in 2016 and again in 2019, Millbridge is one of Waxhaw, North Carolina's most desired master-planned communities with top rated schools, Millbridge is an idyllic neighborhood set on 920 picturesque acres with tree-lined sidewalks, pocket parks, common squares, green way systems and trails, 250 acres of green space.
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LAWSON
Lawson also remained a much favored Waxhaw community amongst home buyers coming in as the second highest home selling neighborhood in Waxhaw in 2020.
70 homes sold in Lawson in 2020 at an average sale price of $446,387 compared with 81 homes sold in 2019 at an average sale price of $446,351. On average, sellers received 100% of list price in final sale price. Days on market averaged 39 days and median days stood at 4 days.
One of Waxhaw, North Carolina's most desired and perennially favorite communities since 2006, Lawson is an idyllic neighborhood set on 558 picturesque acres with tree-lined streets and miles of scenic nature/walking trails. Community amenities include the Millhouse/Clubhouse, swim complex, tennis courts, kids' playground, fitness center. All the fun of a country club lifestyle without the country club lifestyle cost.
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CURETON
Cureton saw 66 closed sales in 2020 at an average sale price of $501,008 compared with 36 closed sales in 2019 at an average sale price of $458,747. Home prices in Cureton ranged from a low of $304,150 to a high of $815,008 in 2020. Sellers received 99.8% of list price as a final sales price, on average. Average days on market were 49, while median days were 7 in 2020.
Waxhaw's Cureton neighborhood offers the country club lifestyle without the country club lifestyle cost. Cureton residents enjoy the use of a pool, clubhouse, gym, bocce ball court, walking trails, and playground.
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HUNTER OAKS
A perennial favorite community due to its proximity to Charlotte's Ballantyne area, great amenities and top-rated schools, Hunter Oaks had 46 closed sales in 2020 at an average sale price of $483,971 compared with 45 closed sales in 2019, averaging a selling price of $448,849. Hunter Oaks home sale prices ranged from a low of $330,000 to a high of $700,000 in 2020. Sellers received 99.6% of list price in final selling price. Average days on market were 35; median days on market were just 4.
Hunter Oaks is a mature and quiet neighborhood in the Waxhaw/Marvin area approximately two miles from south Charlotte's upscale Ballantyne area. You can't but enjoy driving through the Hunter Oaks neighborhood, with its wide, tree-lined streets. Leafy sidewalks are perfect for strolling. Hunter Oaks residents enjoy fabulous amenities, including a 2 clubhouses, 2 swimming pool complexes, 3 tennis courts with lights, walking trails, and playground for the "younger set."
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PROVIDENCE DOWNS & PROVIDENCE DOWNS SOUTH
Providence Downs had 30 homes sales in 2020 at an average sale price of $945,522 compared with 30 home sales in 2019 at an average sale price of $827,166. Homes sold at 98.7% of list price on average. Average days on market were 49; median days on market were 7.
Providence Downs South had 23 sales at an average sale price of $1,226,348 in 2020 compared with 26 sales in 2019 at an average sale price of $1,078,860. Home sellers received 97.3% of list price as a final sale price. Days on market averaged 70, while median days were 25.
Providence Downs and Providence Downs South are known for their beautiful, custom homes on larger lots set along winding tree-lined roads and resort-style amenities and plentiful community activities. Minutes away from upscale Ballaneyne's shopping and dining destinations, yet secluded enough to provide a peaceful getaway, these two neighborhood enjoy low Union County tax rates, top-rated schools, and easy access to Charlotte's SouthPark and Uptown.
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SOMERSET
Somerset saw 21 homes sell in 2020 at an average price of $432,690 compared with 27 homes sold in 2019 at an average price of $394,433. Somerset's popularity stems from its location close to Ballantyne, I-485, excellent amenities and top-rated schools. The 21 sold homes averaged 99.5% of list price in final sale price. Average days on market were 27; median days on market were 15.
Somerset is a 200-acre master-planned community situated on the border of Mecklenburg and Union Counties, minutes from Ballantyne and surrounded by some of Charlotte/Waxhaw area's most prestigious and upscale neighborhoods, including Hunter Oaks, Providence Country Club, Longview, and Marvin Creek. Outstanding community amenities in Somerset include a pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, play ground, and walking trails.
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ANKLIN FORREST
Anklin Forrest had 25 home sales in 2020 at an average sale price of $512,260 compared with 7 homes sales at an average sale price of $471,429 in 2019. Sellers received 99.7% of list price in final sale price. Days on market averaged 12 with 4 median days on market.
Anklin Forest is a beautiful 144 home community with brick or stone homes on good-sized lots, many of which are partially wooeded. Anklin Forrest features a pool, clubhouse, playground,landscaped walking trails with ponds and wildlife.
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GREENBRIER
Century Communities' and True Home's Greenbrier, a new construction neighborhood in the town of Waxhaw, had 20 closed sales in 2020 at an average sale price of $380,956 compared with 29 sales in 2019 averaging $355,744 in sale price. Sale price to list price ratio averaged 99.5%. Average days on market were 53.
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THE COURTYARDS AT WESLEY CHAPEL
When fully built-out, The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel by Epcon will feature 136 ranch style, low-maintenance homes in a serene wooded setting. This is an active adult community for people aged 55 and above. 39 homes sold in 2020 at an average sale price of $479,170 compared with 26 homes sold in 2019 at an average sale price of $468,333. While empty nesters might be downsizing in space, they are not downsizing in budget, amenties and high quality finishes.
The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel offer easy access to shopping, antique markets, restaurants, and everything historic. downtown Waxhaw has to offer. Community amenities include walking paths, clubhouse which includes a fitness center and outdoor salt water swimming pool.
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CORTONA
Cortona saw 43 sales averaging $358,454 in 2020 compared with 17 homes sold averaging $328,431 in 2019. Sellers received 98.9% of list price in final sale price. Days on market averaged 42 days with median days at 24.
Cortona is a new construction community built by Lennar and almost complete. Cortona features a clubhouse, fitness center, recreation area for residents to enjoy.
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BRIARCREST
In 2020, Briarcrest had 21 home sales averaging $460,985 in sale priced compared with 20 sales at an average sale price of $430,345 in 2019. Sellers received 99.7% of list price in final sale price on average. Average days on market were just 13, while median days on market were just 4.
Briarcrest is known for it's larger homes -- many with 5+ bedrooms. Briarcrest offers residents a club house, dog park, outdoor pool, playground, tennis courts, and walking trails.
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LONGVIEW
Situated just minutes behind Ballantyne, Longview is a luxury, gated, custom community built around The Club at Longview, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Longview offers easy access to everything Charlotte has to offer, including shopping, dining, medical servics, and award-winning schools.
26 homes sold in 2020 at an average sale price of $1,211,842 compared with 20 homes sold in 2019 at an average selling price of $1,344,500. Sellers received 96.8% of list price in final sale price. Average days on market were 151, but this was skewed by the sale of one home that had been on market for 585 days.
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Honorable mention goes to these popular communties in the Waxhaw area all of whom saw higher average home sale prices in 2019 compared with 2018:
Quellin: 16 homes sold averaging $442,377
Weddington Chase: 20 homes sold averaging $680,240
Stonegate: 21 homes sold averaging $426,681
Marvin Creek: 17 homes sold averaging $883,406
The Reserve: 20 homes sold averaging $459,620
Tuscany: 15 homes sold averaging $425,127
Prescot: 16 homes sold averaging $318,088
Weddington Trace: 15 homes sold averaging $552,633
Wesley Oaks: 18 homes sold averaging $389,611
Highclere: 16 homes sold averaging $785,845
Shannon Vista: 16 homes sold averaging $$346,606
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