Union County Real Estate Talk

Marvin Creek, a luxury Charlotte neighborhood with large lots and a great location.

If you want convenient access to all of South Charlotte’s shops, restaurants, theaters and work places but you prefer to live in Union County and send your children to the Union County schools, you should take a look at Marvin Creek.  Marvin Creek is a luxury neighborhood with brick and stone homes on home sites of three quarters of an acre or larger.  A landscaped drive and a roundabout with a fountain welcome you into the neighborhood.

The Marvin Creek lifestyle includes a wonderful amenity center with a 6500 square foot clubhouse, delightful water amenities including a beach pool and a lazy river and tennis and sports courts.  You can walk or bicycle on the trails that connect the nature preserves throughout the neighborhood.

Click the link below to get more information about Marvin Creek, its builders, its community amenities, the 2011 real estate market, and its schools.

Marvin Creek—Neighborhood Information and Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2012.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors. *Charlotte Neighborhoods—Marvin Creek*

The Chimneys of Marvin, a Charlotte neighborhood adjacent to highly-regarded schools.

Would you like to live in a neighborhood where your children could walk to school for their entire school career?  If so, consider The Chimneys of Marvin where neighborhood streets pass by three highly-regarded Union County schools.  Sandy Ridge Elementary is adjacent to the neighborhood with some homes across the street from the school.  The Marvin Ridge Middle and Senior High complex is across the road from the community.

The Chimneys of Marvin, a master-planned community with two villages and an amenity center, offers new homes and resales.  Most of its home sales in 2011 were new construction.  The neighborhood is located just a short drive from South Charlotte’s amenities among the horse farms of Marvin NC.  Historic downtown Waxhaw NC is nearby offering shopping, restaurants, a farmers market and numerous community festivals.

What you can find in The Chimneys of Marvin are full-brick homes on one third to one half acre lots.  The pricing ranges from the low $300,000s to over $400,000.

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The Chimneys of Marvin—Neighborhood Information and Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2012.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors. *Charlotte Neighborhoods—The Chimneys of Marvin*

Weddington Chase in Marvin NC--A Video

Looking for an upscale neighborhood on larger lots in Union County NC?  You might like Weddington Chase, a luxury community in Marvin, one of Union County's small towns.

Built by the John Weiland Company, Weddington Chase has brick, stone and stucco homes on half acre lots.  You can find those upgraded interiors, three-car garages, and some basement homes in the neighborhood.

The Residents Club is the heart of the community.  Other neighborhood amenities include a pool with water park, tennis courts, walking trails and a pond.

Watch this video for a tour of Weddington Chase in Marvin NC. 

Want to learn more about other Marvin NC neighborhoods?  Visit www.CarolinaSmallTownLiving.com.

Copyright 2011.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Weddington Chase in Marvin NC--A Video*

Weddington Trace in Marvin NC Has a New Builder

New construction homes will begin closing again in Weddington Trace in October.   Construction in the neighborhood came to a halt about two years ago when the previous builder pulled out.  Standard Pacific Homes has purchased the remaining lots and built a new model home. The sound of hammers and saws again fills the neighborhood.

Weddington Trace is located in unincorporated Union County NC adjacent to other Marvin NC neighborhoods and near Weddington NC.  The neighborhood has two sections of home sites.  The Estates offers homes from the $320,000s while the Preserves has prices starting in the $250,000s.  Exterior materials include full brick, stucco, fiber cement and vinyl.  Luxury appointments include kitchens with stainless appliances and granite countertops, wood and tile flooring, and elegant trim packages.  The size of the homes ranges from approximately 2600 square feet to almost 4000 square feet.

Community amenities in Weddington Trace include a pond with fountains and a walking trail and a swimming pool and clubhouse.  There is abundant shopping nearby in Weddington and Waxhaw.

Learn more about Weddington Trace:  Weddington Trace in Marvin NC:  Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile.

Weddington Trace Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2011. Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Weddington Trace in Marvin NC Has a New Builder*

Somerset in Marvin NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update

Somerset is a surprisingly affordable neighborhood off Tom Short Road in an area of upscale luxury neighborhoods and golf courses.  Located in unincorporated Union County between Marvin NC and Weddington NC, the neighborhood has a Waxhaw mailing address.  A beautiful magnolia-lined parkway leads into this swim club neighborhood.  South Charlotte and its amenities plus I-485 are a short distance from Somerset.

How did the 2010 real estate market in Somerset compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace. Eighteen homes sold in the neighborhood in 2010 compared with thirteen in 2009. 

Somerset Real Estate Market Comparison

Median sale prices in Somerset declined 4.5% in 2010 over 2009.  The median square footage of homes sold was only slightly higher than 2009 meaning that home buyers in the neighborhood were getting more house for the money in 2010.  Median days on market more than doubled while the list-to-sale ratio remained stable at 95%.

The Somerset real estate market was healthy in 2010 with only one foreclosure and no short sales.

Single Family Homes

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Somerset Types of Closed Sales

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service 

Read more about Somerset, its community amenities, builders and public schools: Somerset in Marvin NC:  Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Somerset Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2011.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Somerset in Marvin NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update*

Hunter Oaks in Marvin NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update

Hunter Oaks is a large neighborhood of several distinct villages built on both sides of Rea Road.  It is located in unincorporated Union County NC between Marvin NC and Weddington NC.  The neighborhood has great access to shopping, restaurants and I-485 in South Charlotte.

How did the 2010 real estate market in Hunter Oaks compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace.  Thirty three homes sold in the neighborhood each year. 

Hunter Oaks Real Estate Market Comparison

Single Family Homes

The median closed price in Hunter Oaks dropped 5.4% in 2010.  The median square footage of homes was similar for both years indicating that homes sold for somewhat less in 2010.  Median days on market increased 36.7% while the median list to sale ratio improved to 96%.

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Hunter Oaks Types of Closed Sales

The 2010 market in Hunter Oaks was relatively healthy with over 90% of homes market resales.  Foreclosures and short sales accounted for the remaining sales.

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service 

Read more about Hunter Oaks, its community amenities, builders and public schools: Hunter Oaks in Marvin NC:  Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Hunter Oaks Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2011.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Hunter Oaks in Marvin NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update*

Weddington Chase in Marvin NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update

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Weddington Chase at the intersection of Providence Road and New Town Road in Marvin NC is a neighborhood of luxury homes on half acre and acre lots.  A landscaped parkway leads to the neighborhood amenity center with clubhouse, pool and tennis courts.

How did the 2010 real estate market in Weddington Chase compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace.  Sixteen single family homes sold in the neighborhood in 2010 compared with 12 in 2009. 

Weddington Chase Real Estate Market Comparison

Single Family Homes

The median sales price dropped 8.4% in 2010 while the median square footage dropped only 1.9%.  On a per square foot basis, Weddington Chase homes were selling for more in 2010 than in 2009.

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Weddington Chase Types of Closed Sales

The 2010 market in Weddington Chase was relatively healthy with 75% of total sales as market resales.  Foreclosures and short sales accounted for 25% of the total.

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service 

Read more about Weddington Chase, its community amenities, builders and public schools: Weddington Chase in Marvin NC:  Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Weddington Chase Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2011.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Weddington Chase in Marvin NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update*

Providence Downs South in Marvin NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update

Providence Downs South is gated community of luxury custom-built homes in the Marvin NC area.  Homes in Providence Downs South have European styling with beautiful exteriors of brick, stone and stucco.  The neighborhood’s upscale homes are set on half acre to one acre lots.  A resort-style amenity center serves residents.  Shopping and restaurants are conveniently located nearby at Blakeney along Rea Road and at Ballantyne Village.

How did the 2010 real estate market in Providence Downs South compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace.  The number of homes sold increased 26% in 2010 with 29 sales.  Median prices increased 7.1% while the median square footage increased by 10.9%.  Median days on market tripled while the list-to-sale ratio increased slightly.

Providence Downs South Real Estate Market Comparison

Single Family Homes

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Providence Downs South Types of Closed Sales

Foreclosures and short sales accounted for over half the sales in Providence Downs South during 2010.  There were no new construction sales in the neighborhood although lots for construction remain.

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service 

Read more about Providence Downs South, its community amenities, builders and public schools:  Providence Downs South in Marvin NC:  Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Providence Downs South Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2011.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Providence Downs South in Marvin NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update*

Marvin Creek in Marvin NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update

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A luxury lifestyle with outstanding amenities.  Large lots nearing an acre in size.  A convenient location just minutes from I-485 and abundant shopping at Blakeney.  Low Union County taxes and great Union County schools.

Marvin Creek in Marvin NC offers all these benefits plus beautiful brick homes built by Toll Brothers.  Both new and resale homes are available in Marvin Creek.

How did the 2010 real estate market in Marvin Creek compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace.  Fifteen single family homes sold in the neighborhood compared with 16 in 2009.  Median prices dropped nearly 9% in 2010 while the median size of homes increased 8.5%.  This indicates a substantial drop in price per square foot in the neighborhood.  This drop may have been a result of the dominance of resales last year rather than new construction.  Median days on market increased nearly five-fold while the median list-to-sale ratio declined to 93%.

Marvin Creek Real Estate Market Comparison

Single Family Homes

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Marvin Creek Types of Closed Sales

Resales dominated the Marvin Creek real estate market in 2010 with over half the sales.  New construction sales accounted for another 20% of activity.  Foreclosures and short sales represented over a quarter of the market.

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service 

Read more about Marvin Creek, its community amenities, builders and public schools:  Marvin Creek in Marvin NC:  Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile.

Marvin Creek Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2011.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Marvin Creek in Marvin NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update*

The Chimneys of Marvin in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

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The Chimneys of Marvin is a western Union County NC neighborhood where you can find new homes and nearly new homes adjacent to the newest elementary, middle and senior high schools in the county.  The Chimneys of Marvin has a Waxhaw mailing address but is located in unincorporated Union County, not Waxhaw nor Marvin NC.  Neighborhood children attend Sandy Ridge Elementary School, Marvin Ridge Middle School and Marvin Ridge High School.

The Chimneys of Marvin has resort-style amenities, including a four thousand square foot clubhouse with a 1500 square foot wrap-around porch.  Most of the homes built in the neighborhood in 2010 were new construction.  The homes have full brick exteriors with stone and shake accents.  Lot sizes range from a third to a half acre.

Construction continues in the neighborhood.  There are two sections:  The Reserve where base prices begin at $300,000 and The Estates with base prices in the $340,000s.  The Chimneys of Marvin is surrounded by the rolling farmland and horse farms of western Union County.

The Chimneys of Marvin Community Features

Community Amenities:  The Chimneys of Marvin Homeowners Association, junior olympic pool, resort-style pool and kiddie pool with water features, clubhouse, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, sand volleyball court

Builders:  Pulte Homes

Schools: Sandy Ridge Elementary, Marvin Ridge Middle, Marvin Ridge High.  School assignments are subject to change.  Check with the Union County Public Schools for current school assignments.  

The Chimneys of Marvin Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2010

Single Family Homes

Homes Sold: 20

Prices:  $345,000 to $443,145    Average Sales Price:  $408,578   Median Price:  $427,000   

Average Square Feet:  3897   Median Square Feet:  3993  

Average Days on Market: 122

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

The Chimneys of Marvin Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2011.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *The Chimneys of Marvin in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*