Charlotte Real Estate Blog

Union County Remains a Popular Destination for People Relocating to Charlotte

A few years ago, Union County was the fifth fastest growing county in the country.  The economy has slowed the areas' boom but buyers are still interested in seeing what the Union County subdivisions have to offer.

It seems that a lot of people that have been relocated to work in Charlotte and a lot of people that are currently living in Charlotte are moving to Union County.  For a buyer, Union County has a lot to offer. The lower tax rate (about 1/2% lower), the reputation of Union County schools, and the fact that the area was overbuilt in the last few years has produced a huge buyers market and now you can buy a lot more house for the money than you can in Charlotte. 

For someone working in Uptown Charlotte, the commute is still the hindering factor.  To many, living in a more rural environment is well worth the 30-40 minute drive back to the popular subdivisions such as The Chimneys of Marvin, Quellin, Lawson, Anklin Forrest, Canterfield Creek, Marvin Creek, and Providence Downs. 

Search For Houses in Union County (Area 10 on the Property Search Map)

Information on Relocating to Charlotte

There are a lot of builders still finishing subdivisions in Union County: 

Toll Brothers are building in Marvin Creek

Ryan, Ryland, Orleans, St. Lawrence are in Lawson

Pulte is building at The Chimneys of Marvin 

US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC | Outdoor Activities

Are you looking for something different to do in Charlotte during the summer months?....Check out Charlotte's Whiterwater Center.  This facility has something for every outdoor enthusiast.  I went last night to hike and to have dinner at the riverside restaurant and discovered that they have live music on Thursday nights. 

BRING YOUR DOG......If you want to come out and have a few drinks and watch the music or just walk around and watch people rock climb, kayak or whitewater raft...don't hesitate to bring your 4 legged friend.  There were probably 50 dogs hanging out lastnight while their owners enjoyed their dinner/drinks, the music, or a friendly came of corn-hole.

This is the same facility that the US Olympic Team uses to practice and qualify for the Olympic Games.

I would suggest that everybody visit the US National Whitewater Center.  They are open year round but their hours vary day by day. 

Visit their website for more details on the available activities, hours of operation, and directions.

New Rental ~ 12615 Coltart Court ~ Withrow Downs Subdivision ~ Charlotte, NC

$1,350/month      4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms

 This house is located in the Withrow Downs subdivision.  This subdivision is located just south west of the Charlotte Motor Speedway.  The house has 4 bedrooms with the master bedroom upstairs.  There is a bedroom downstairs that could be used as an office if needed.  The house has a private backyard and a large deck. 

The house has a formal dining room, formal living room, kitchen with granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, a separate breakfast room, and the house includes a washer and dyer. 

Short Sale ~ Renaissance on Carmel ~ 11113 Silkwood Ct | $99,000

Information on Short Sales

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse is located in South Charlotte...just south of HWY 51/Pineville-Matthews Road off of Carmel Road.

This property is listed as a short sale.

The townhouse is in excellent condition.  The kitchen has updated counter-tops and a tiled back splash.  There is one bedroom and one bath on both floors so either room could be used as the master.  The house has great fixtures and a rocking chair front porch. 

This townhouse is an end unit and has a large and enclosed patio.  HOA dues of $271.50/semi-annually.

This community is located within a mile of many shopping and dining options.  This house is being sold as-is with no known necessary repairs. See more pictures of 11113 Silkwood Court.

Offers and commissions subject to 3rd party approval. The total commission, if reduced by the lender, will be split 50% to the listing brokerage and 50% to the cooperating brokerage.

Ballantyne Country Club Rental ~ 11200 Waightstill Way, Charlotte, NC $3100/month

This is a very luxurious house located in the sought after Ballantyne Country Club.  This house has a skyline view of Charlotte NC from the front yard. 

The house has 4 bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms.  The house features an office, formal living room, formal dining room, great room w/ gas logs, updated kitchen with granite and stainless steel, large bonus room, 3 car garage, large screened in porch with a wood burning fireplace and a large stone grilling area on the back patio.  This house has every feature that a renter could want and is located in an amazing subdivision. 

The owners of this house will consider renters with certain breeds of dogs.  There is an underground fencealready in place.  The house is absolutely beautiful and needs a family that wants to move in on or after June 30th.

The elementary school, middle school and high school are Ballantyne, Community House and Ardrey Kell. 

This house is also located on a cul-de-sac lot. 

Lot 4 Hawkstone Dr. in the Chatsworth Subdivision....Waxhaw, NC

I just listed a lot for $75,000 that is just over 0.75 acres and is located in an estate style subdivision, Chatsworth.  This really is an incredible deal.  The lots in this subdivision have never been listed under $100,000.  This lot does not back up to a main road and was previously listed at $119,000. 

The house across the street is listed for $729,999 and there are two others on the street listed at $659,990 and $885,000.

The lot has water and sewer and has a beautiful house directly next door.

Lot 4 Hawkstone Dr. in Chatsworth needs a new owner and a new house....check it out!

Park South Station Information

Take Park Road south of the city and take a right onto Archdale just south of SouthPark.  Park South Station will be 0.7 miles on your left and you will enter the community at the bottom of this neighborhood map. 

The units that are marked with red marker are sold but as you can see the community has a long ways to go.  This is a Ryan Homes community and because of their business plan, the builders will not build the units until they are under contract. 

This property is the old location of Celenese and because of this the community is located on a Brownsfield.  A Brownsfield area is where a commercial business used to be and has contaminated the soil and now the area has been cleaned up and is being used as residential space.  Ryan Homes has done a great job of cleaning and contaminated soil and they continue to test the ground after every hard rain. 

What does this mean for a buyer?

• Since this is a Brownsfield area you will only have to pay a portion of your property taxes for the first several years
• You will not be using city water and will have a higher water bill than normal

I sent a mass email to the 100+ agents in my office last week about the stigma that comes with a Brownsfield...they agreed that it is definitely something that needs to be disclosed and explained to the buyer but it doesn't seem to have a strong negative impact on buyers decision. 

Ryan Homes is offering competitive prices for new townhomes and they are also able to throw in several upgrades to make your new place just the way you want it. 

All of their units come with:

• 10-Year Warranty
• Energy efficient gas heat and central air conditioning
• 50 gallon quick recovery water heater
• 9 foot ceilings on the main floor
• Oak railings with primed spindles
• GE appliances
• Luxury owner's bath with soaking tub....some floor plans have a separate shower
• Cultured marble vanity tops
• 42 inch Maple Recessed cabinets with crown molding

These items come standard but Ryan Homes can take you to their design center and you can customize your house with the colors and upgrades that you like.  Make sure your agent asks for these upgrades under the price that has already been quoted to you.  New construction subdivisions are more likely to throw in upgrades than to lower the list price because they want to keep the home values at a certain level. 

Park South Station amenities: 

• Gated Community
• Very large pool
• Club house
• Fitness center

Park South Station Home Owners Assocation fees = $195/month

Condo leased in The Villages of Eastover Glen ~ 2Bed/2Bath

Okay...everybody knows somebody that needs a place to rent and for a 2 bedroom in a good location, it doesn't get much better than this.  I am putting this one on the market today.  It is a 2 bedroom condo in The Villages of Eastover Glen.  It is a ground level unit with easy access.  The unit has wood floors in the entrance way, living room and kitchen.  The condo has been updated with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.  A washer and dryer are included.  The master bedroom has a large walk-in closetand a separate bath.  There is a sliding door that connects the master bedroom to the back deck. 

Less than a 10 minutes drive to Uptown Charlotte, NC

There is a community club house and a community pool.  The pool has many chairs for tanning and a covered deck at the club house looks over the pool.

If you know someone that may want to buy the unit...bring me an offer!

Houses in Dilworh - Finding the perfect bungalow in Charlotte, NC.  There are plenty of them in this real estate market. Take a look at the houses listed in  the Dilworth subdivision in Charlotte, NC?  The Dilworth area is one of Charlotte's historic districts and houses bungalows that date back to around 1900.  Most of the homes have renovated interiors with the normal granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and vanity sinks in the bathrooms... but many of the foundations and exterior designs remain original.  I love the artsy feel that you receive as you drive down the tree-lined streets in Dilworth.  Ever wondered why so many of these trees are lined with what looks to be black tape about 5 feet from the ground?  It keeps the canker beetle from getting to the foliage where it lays its eggs and where the baby worms eat all of the leaves.  I also like the street parking.  It makes it harder for cars to drive fast through the subdivision and they help to protect the sidewalks that line the streets.

Dilworth Houses For Sale

Houses in Dilworth have list prices ranging from the mid $300,000's to close to $2 million depending on what area of the subdivision you are in.  The real estate market in Charlotte, NC is very neighborhood specific and Dilworth is proof that it is also street specific. 

Bungalow - "gained popularity in housing developments of American towns during the 1920s. Its general design-with high ceilings, large doors and windows, and shade-giving eaves or verandas-makes it especially well suited for hot climates"  ~ dictionary.com

A lot of the bungalows in Dilworth have an open floor plan and these layouts are popular with growing families.  The Dilworth community is full of young professionals that want to raise their children in a subdivision with a safe reputation.  There have been a few articles in the Charlotte Observer over the last few years about break-ins and carjackings in Dilworth, but this is happening in every part of Charlotte and occurs in every large city.  I think the paper focuses on these occurrences in Dilworth because it is an area where people would not suspect criminal activity. 

The houses listed in the Dilworth subdivision have an average list price of $697,000 and an average of 4 bedrooms.  Take a look at some of these houses and you will understand why so many people in Charlotte want to live in Dilworth.  The Dilworth area is within a mile of Uptown Charlotte and the area has many restaurants, grocery stores, churches, shopping stores and local bars.  Once you live in this area of Charlotte you will realize that everything you need is within a very short distance.  Take a drive through Dilworth and you will agree that it is a hip subdivision.

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I just listed a great 4 bedroom house in Union County, NC.  We listed at $400,900 and have been getting a lot of showings in the first week. The house is full brick with over 3,300 square feet.  The house is located on the best lot in the Williamsburg subdivision.  The lot is 0.92 acres and the house sits a good distance off of the road.  This subdivision is located within .5 miles of the Weddington-Matthews and Hemby Rd. intersection. 

The floorplan is very open and the family room gets a lot of light through all of the windows.  The yard is very private and back up to a private horse pasture. There is a huge patio in the back of the house.  Half of it is covered and the other half features a stone grilling area.  There is also a large stone fire pit in the rear of the house. 

MLS # 867438  

This house is in a shortsale situation and is priced to sell fast.  $349,900