Union County Real Estate Talk

Firethorne in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Picture a luxury home community with a 400 acre golf course at its heart.  Firethorne in Marvin NC has beautiful homes set among the rolling hills and hardwood forest of Firethorne Country Club.  The 30,000 square foot clubhouse at Firethorne includes fine dining facilities and beautiful views of the golf course.  Other country club amenties include a fitness center, a swim and tennis facility with a water park and four swimming pools plus ten tennis courts.  The 18-hole championship golf course has rock walls, ponds and a forested backdrop.

Firethorne is located in the northeastern corner of Union County NC adjacent to the Ballantyne area in Mecklenburg County NC and Lancaster County SC.  Some of Firethorne’s homes are located in the Indian Land area of Lancaster County.  The Ballantyne area offers abundant shopping, employment and entertainment opportunities.  Firethorne is a short drive away but feels worlds away in the rural horse country of Marvin.

Homes in Firethorne were constructed from 1999 until 2009.  The last new homes have been sold.  The homes range in size from 3500 square feet to over 7000 square feet.  Lots range from a half acre to three quarters of an acre.  Many homes have spectacular golf course views. 

Firethorne Community Features

Community Amenities:  Firethorne Country Club, clubhouse, fitness center, water park, tennis courts, golf course

Builders:  Various custom builders, John Weiland Homes

Schools:  Marvin Elementary, Marvin Ridge Middle, Marvin Ridge High in Union County and Indian Land Elementary, Middle and Senior High in Lancaster County.  School assignments are subject to change.  Check with the Union County or Lancaster County Public Schools for current school assignments.  

Firethorne Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Single Family Homes

Homes Sold:  10

Prices:  $330,000 to $1,132,925          Average Sales Price:  $740,319 

Average Square Feet:  5158             

Average Days on Market:  112 

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Firethorne Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2010.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Firethorne in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*

Providence Downs South in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Providence Downs South near Marvin NC is a luxury gated community where you can find custom-built homes with European styling.  Brick, stone and stucco beautify the exteriors of these homes.  Interiors are lavish with extensive millwork, upgraded finishes and floor coverings.  Providence Downs South homes are set on wooded half acre to one acre lots.  Many of the lots will accommodate basement homes.

Behind its beautiful gates, Providence Downs South includes a resort-style amenity center with a clubhouse and swimming pool, tennis courts and playground.  The neighborhood is located in unincorporated Union County near Marvin NC.  It is just a few miles from the Rea Road corridor with its shopping and entertaining complexes at Blakeney and Stonecrest.  An interchange with I-485 can be found here as well providing easy access to Charlotte NC’s workplaces.

Construction began in 2004 in Providence Downs South.  Lots are still available in the neighborhood for custom building.  Homes range in size from 4500 square feet to over 9000 square feet.

Providence Downs South Community Features

Community Amenities:  Providence Downs South Homeowners Association, gated community, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, recreation area

Builders:  Multiple custom home builders

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

Providence Downs South Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Single Family Homes

Homes Sold:   23 homes

Prices:    $540,000 to $1,451,500      Average Sales Price:  $770,227

Average Square Feet:  6550            

Average Days on Market:   127

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Providence Downs South Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2010.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Providence Downs South in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*

Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report—2009

How did the Marvin NC real estate market fare in 2009 and how did it compare with 2008? 

The Marvin NC real estate market is a small market because of the limited number of neighborhoods within the town limits.  Many of these neighborhoods are luxury communities and the 21% drop in prices in 2009 reflects the difficulty of the high-end market.  More homes sold in 2009 than in 2008 with total sales up 11%.  Marvin sellers sold their properties slightly faster in 2009, waiting on average only 106 days for a contract.

Marvin NC Average Real Estate Prices, Homes Sold, and Average Days on Market

The chart below shows average sales prices in Marvin NC for single family homes in 2008 and 2009 plus each 2009 quarter.

Single Family Homes in Marvin NC

2008 Average Sales Price:  $756,884      2009 Average Sales Price:  $592,573    Year-to-Year Change:  -21%

2008 Number of Homes Sold:  34        2009 Number of Homes Sold:  38      Year-to-Year Change:  +11%

2008 Average Days on Market:  111        2009 Average Days on Market:  106      Year-to-Year Change:  -4%

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Most Active Neighborhoods in Marvin NC 2009

The most active Marvin NC neighborhoods are listed below.  Click on each neighborhood to get a detailed description of the neighborhood, a summary of 2009 real estate activity and search for current homes for sale.

Marvin Creek

Weddington Chase

Copyright 2010.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report—2009*

Weddington Chase in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

A landscaped parkway leads to a beautiful amenity center in the luxury home community of Weddington Chase. A stunning clubhouse with pools, tennis courts and a playground are the heart of this Marvin NC neighborhood.  Organized into two villages, the neighborhood offers upscale homes from the high $400,000s to nearly a million dollars.  Lots are approximately a half acre or larger with wide frontages giving each home a setting apart from its neighbors.

The neighborhood is located at Providence Road and New Town Road about halfway between Weddington and Waxhaw.  The nearby Rea Road extension allows easy access to shopping, restaurants and other amenities of Blakeney and Stonecrest in South Charlotte plus an interchange with I-485.  Community shopping areas with groceries, restaurants and a home improvement store lie between Weddington Chase and historic downtown Waxhaw.

Weddington Chase homes have the upgraded interiors expected of the luxury home market.  Heated area can range from 4000 square feet to over 6000 square feet.  Basement homes are available in Weddington Chase.  Exteriors are of brick, stucco and stone.  Weddington Chase homes were built between 2001 and 2006.

Weddington Chase Community Features

Community Amenities:  Weddington Chase Homeowners Association, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, walking trails, pond

Builders:  John Weiland 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. 

Weddington Chase Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Single Family Homes

Homes Sold:   12 homes

Prices:    $490,000 to $670,000      Average Sales Price:  $549,541

Average Square Feet:  4770            

Average Days on Market:   195

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Weddington Chase Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2010.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Weddington Chase in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*

Marvin Creek in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Enjoy a luxury lifestyle at Marvin Creek in Marvin NC.  This upscale single family community is conveniently located off Tom Short Road in Union County NC just a short distance from South Charlotte and I-485.  Abundant shopping and restaurants at Blakeney are within a couple of miles of the neighborhood.

Marvin Creek homes are located on lots ranging from just under 3/4 acre to over one acre.  The smallest homes are approximately 3000 square feet and some are as large as 9000 square feet.  You can find finished and unfinished basements in Marvin Creek as well as finished walk-up third floors.  Homes can be customized to individual tastes.  Construction began in the neighborhood in 2004 and continues today.  Both resale and new homes are available for purchase.

Outstanding amenities are a part of the Marvin Creek lifestyle.  The 6500 square foot clubhouse includes a beach pool, a lazy river, a geyser park and tennis and multipurpose courts.  Nature preserve areas with walking and biking trails wind through the neighborhood.

Marvin Creek Community Features

Community Amenities:  Marvin Creek Homeowners Association, swimming pool and lazy river, clubhouse, playground, recreation area, walking trails

Builders:  Toll Brothers

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

Marvin Creek Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Homes Sold:   16 homes

Prices:    $480,000 to $1,109,521      Average Sales Price:  $663,594

Average Square Feet:  5278            

Average Days on Market:   85

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Marvin Creek Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2010.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Marvin Creek in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*

How did Marvin NC real estate market activity in the third quarter of 2009 compare with the second quarter?

This post will summarize third quarter 2009 real estate sales in Marvin NC plus compare changes in sales data with second quarter 2009 results.  The chart shows average sales prices in Marvin NC for 2008 and each quarter of 2009.

Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--July to September 2009

Single Family Homes in Marvin NC

Number of Sales:  18

Change from second quarter:  +157%

Average Price:  $577,425

Change from second quarter:  +20% 

Average Days on Market:  95

Change from second quarter:  -8%

Most Active Neighborhood:  Weddington Chase, Marvin Creek

Current Active Listings on Market:  51

Change from second quarter:  +4%

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Compare with the 2008 Marvin NC real estate market.

Copyright 2009.  Carol Fox.  *Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--July to September 2009*

How did Marvin NC real estate market activity in the second quarter of 2009 compare with the first quarter?

This post will summarize second quarter 2009 real estate sales in Marvin NC plus compare changes in sales data with first quarter 2009 results.

Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--April to June 2009

Single Family Homes in Marvin NC

Number of Sales:  7

Change from first quarter:  +133%

Average Price:  $481,009

Change from first quarter:  +3% 

Average Days on Market:  104

Change from first quarter:  -7%

Most Active Neighborhood:  Marvin Creek, Weddington Chase

Current Active Listings on Market:  49

Change from first quarter:  -23%

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Compare with the 2008 Marvin NC Real Estate Market. 

Learn more about real estate and living in Marvin NC.

Copyright 2009.  Carol Fox.  *Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--April to June 2009* 

What happened in the Marvin NC real estate market during the first three months of 2009?

This post will summarize first quarter real estate sales in Marvin NC plus compare average sold prices with 2008 closed prices.

Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--January to March 2009

Single Family Homes in Marvin NC

Number of Sales:  3

Price Range:  $400,000 to $525,000

Average Heated Area:  3809 sq.ft.

Average Price:  $468,333

Average 2008 Price:  $752,250    Change: -37%

Average Days on Market:  112

Number of Contracts Pending:  5

Most Active Neighborhood:  Marvin Creek

Current Active Listings on Market:  64

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Compare with the 2008 Marvin NC Real Estate Market. 

Learn more about real estate and living in Marvin NC.

Copyright 2009.  Carol Fox.  *Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--January to March 2009* 

Springtime Marvin NC equestrian events show the Village of Marvin's emphasis on maintaining its heritage of rural acreage devoted to horse farms.  The Fourth Annual Marvin Area Recreational Equine Show or MARES 2009 will take place on April 4th from 10am to 3pm at 9705 Joe Kerr Road.  Horses will be the stars of the event with interesting demonstrations and activities for young and old.

Highlights of this Marvin NC equestrian event include hay rides, miniature horses, pony rides, games and crafts for kids, a Parade of Breeds, a Paso Fino demonstration, the Waxhaw Mounted Patrol, a Mecklenburg Hounds demonstration, and the Equine Rescue League.  Families can purchase food at the event or bring a picnic and blanket to enjoy the day.

Another Marvin NC equestrian event is the Mecklenburg Hounds Bluegrass and BBQ Bash.  The Bash will take place on April 18th and supports this fox hunting club as well as the equestrian trail building efforts of Marvin.

Marvin NC is located in the western corner of Union County NC, North Carolina's number one county in the number of horses.  Marvin is trying to preserve its equestrian heritage by adopting one house per acre zoning throughout the village and has created a green way plan that will incorporate equestrian trails.  Marvin and the rest of Union County have plenty of space to find your own horse farm or equestrian community to call home.

Learn more about homes, horse farms and living in Marvin and Union County North Carolina.

Copyright 2009.  Carol Fox.  *Marvin NC Equestrian Events Showcase Village's Rural Heritage*

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.  Neighborhood children attend Sandy Ridge Elementary School, Marvin Ridge Middle School and Marvin Ridge High School.

Built by Pulte Homes, The Chimneys of Marvin has two sections:  The Reserve and The Estates.  Community amenities include a 4000 sq.ft. clubhouse with a 1500 square foot wrap-around porch, a six-lane junior olympic pool, a resort-style pool, and a kiddie pool with water features, a sand volleyball court, two tennis courts, a basketball court, and a playground.

According to the Carolina Multiple Listing Service, there were twenty eight property sales in the Chimneys of Marvin in 2008.  Prices ranged from $315,000 to $500,000.  The homes ranged in size from 2800 square feet to nearly 4300 square feet.

Visit www.CarolinaSmallTownLiving.com to learn more about homes and neighborhoods in the Marvin and Waxhaw areas of Union County NC.

Copyright 2009.  Carol Fox.  All rights reserved.  "Marvin NC Neighborhoods:  The Chimneys of Marvin"