Record High Median Home Sale Price In Waxhaw's Lawson In December 2022

Lawson Neighborhood in Waxhaw, NC

Real Estate Report & Neighborhood Spotlight

It was a strong showing for Lawson homes both in the Fourth Quarter 2022 and throughout 2022. Home sale prices increased year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter. To the extent the Lawson market shifted, it was in higher days on market, which increased to 31 days by the Fourth Quarter, and a lower list to sale price ratio, which was just under 100% in the Fourth Quarter.

Inventory remained tight in Lawson throughout 2022 and was down year-over-year. Just 50 homes sold in 2022 out of 600+ homes in the neighborhood. No doubt, this accounts for sale prices that increased throughout the year. In December 2022, the median sale price of a home in Lawson exceeded $700,000 on a rolling 12-month basis and set a new record.

LAWSON HOME SALES SNAPSHOT: 2022

LAWSON HOME SALES SNAPSHOT: QUARTER 4 - 2022

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MEDIAN SALE PRICE TRENDS FOR LAWSON IN WAXHAW

(12 Month Rolling Average)  

WHY IS LAWSON A PERENNIAL FAVORITE WAXHAW NEIGHBORHOOD FOR MORE THAN A DECADE? 

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.

 

More than one-third of the community's acreage has been devoted to common land, including the preservation of the magnificent 150 year old Heritage oak tree. The community was named after the 18th century, naturalist, John Lawson and was built as a tree-save community.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Cane Creek Park is close-by, featuring camping areas, a 300 acre lake for swimming, fishing, canoeing, and trails for biking and horseback riding. Also nearby is The Carolina Thread Trail, a regional network of green ways, trails, and blue ways with a new cross-state suspension bridge connecting the Twelve Mile Greenway in Waxhaw, NC with the Twelve Mile Creek Trail in Lancaster, SC offering four continuous miles of pathways to walk and explore.

 

 

Love to golf? There are some 30 golf courses to choose from within 10 miles of Lawson. 

 

The charming, historic town of Waxhaw, which is on the National Register of Historic Places,  is minutes away and offers quaint shops, restaurants, a farmer's market, and lots of community activities throughout the year. 

 

 

Lawson's location provides easy access to Charlotte's best shopping, dining, and entertainment options, medical services, primary local roads and I-485, as well as to some of Union County's highest rated public schools.

 

 

Is it any wonder Lawson has been one of Waxhaw area's most in-demand neighborhoods for over 10 years?

What Style of Homes Will You Find In Lawson?

One of the larger subdivisions in Waxhaw with 600+ homes, Lawson homes range in price from the $300,000's to over $800,000. Homes range in size from about 1,700 square feet to 5,000+ square feet and feature three bedrooms up to six plus bedrooms. Homes are primarily two-story, but there are also 1-1/2 story homes and three story homes, as well as homes with walk-out basements. All homes feature two or three car attached garages and are situated on lots averaging 1/4-1/3 of an acre, although there are homes home considerably larger lots, as well.

Lawson builders included Mattamy, Lennar, Shea Homes, Orleans, Ryland, St. Lawrence, and Pulte, providing a wide variety of home styles. In other words... something for everyone... from first time buyers to empty-nesters to young families, to move-up home buyers looking for luxury homes.

The average age of  homes in the community is approximately 7-9 years, with homes built as early as 2005. View all Lawson homes for sale here.

Where Is Lawson Located In Waxhaw?

The Lawson neighborhood is located off of Cuthbertson Road close to Cureton, another high-demand neighborhood in this part of Waxhaw. Two more perennially popular neighborhoods are also minutes away: Quellin, just up the road, across Hwy 16, while Millbridge is minutes away across Kensington Parkway.

Lawson One of 10 Hot Waxhaw Neighborhoods 

Top Rated Union County Schools:

Lawson in Waxhaw, North Carolina is served by some of the most highly rated public schools in Charlotte metro area's Union County, including the high demand New Town Elementary School, Cuthbertson Middle School, and Cuthbertson High School.  Some Lawson elementary school children are assigned to the Waxhaw Elementary School. Check with Union County Public Schools for all the most current school assignments.

Schools serving Lawson families are part of the Union County Public School District, ranked the 3rd best in North Carolina. Cuthbertson High School is ranked #10 out of the top 25 public high schools in the Charlotte region. Cuthbertson Middle School is ranked #13 in the top 25 Charlotte area public middle schools. New Town Elementary School ranks #25 as a top elementary school in the Charlotte area out of 292 public elementary schools. (Rankings by niche.com)

Prime Waxhaw Location:

Lawson is close to the historic town of Waxhaw and the Cureton Shopping Center. It is also located some 15 minutes from the heart of Charlotte's upscale Ballantyne area which features two large outdoor shopping centers (Blakeney and Stonecrest) including grocery shopping, high-end boutiques, spas, casual and fine dining restaurants, movie theatres, etc.  Ballantyne Village is also easily accessible from Lawson. Lawson provides easy access to the Ballantyne Corporate Park, South Park, I-485, Matthews, Indian Land, Charlotte-Douglas Airport.

All of life's daily conveniences are close to Lawson. And if you love the great outdoors, 30 golf courses, 10 parks plus a dog park, and three hiking trails are within 10 miles of the neighborhood.

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If you're considering selling your Lawson or Waxhaw/Charlotte area home, contact Nina Hollander/Carolinas Realty Partners with Coldwell Banker Realty.  Let's get together and discuss the supply conditions in your neighborhood and how we can assist you in gaining access to the buyers who are ready, willing and able to buy now.

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