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Stallings NC Homes for Sale--620 Gelderland Drive in Arlington Downs

A pretty front porch welcomes you to this wonderful townhome in Arlington Downs in Stallings NC. You'll enjoy quiet privacy in this end unit that is tucked away at the back of the complex. Find two bedrooms with a loft and two and one-half baths in this unit.

This home is not a typical boxy townhome. Windows on three sides of the unit create a bright and sunny interior and the feel of a single family home. Enjoy grilling and relaxing on the back patio. A 4'x8' storage unit is included.

A step inside reveals an airy floorplan where a turned staircase and a loft overlook the spacious two-story great room with updated paddle fan. A gas log fireplace is the focal point of the great room. All windows have two-inch blinds.

Enjoy your meals in the sunny dining area that overlooks the patio. Open to the kitchen, this area has abundant wallspace for other furniture. Light fixtures have been updated throughout the home. A powder room with pedestal sink is located here.

The cook's kitchen has abundant cabinetry and extensive counterspace. A pantry provides additional storage. Appliances include a smoothtop stove, a dishwasher and disposal. Recessed lighting brightens the work area.

The downstairs master bedroom makes this townhome unique. The bedroom includes a paddle fan and a double closet plus a storage closet. The master bathroom has double sinks, a tub/shower and the laundry closet.

Enjoy the generous loft area with its cathedral ceiling with paddle fan and view of the great room below. Two windows make this area bright and sunny. The loft includes a huge walk-in closet and a smaller closet. It can be enclosed for a 3rd bedroom.

Arlington Downs includes a clubhouse with swimming pool and a walking trail around a pond. The complex is located just inside Union County with downtown Matthews minutes away. The Siskey YMCA and two community shopping centers are nearby.

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Copyright 2010.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Stallings NC Homes for Sale--620 Gelderland Drive in Arlington Downs*

Stallings NC Real Estate Market Report—2009

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

The 2009 Stallings NC real estate market reflected the market in Charlotte and surrounding areas.  Single family average sales prices were down about thirteen percent from 2008, an indication that first time home buyers dominated the marketplace.  The 2009 Stallings NC market for condominiums and townhomes was more stable than than the single family market.  Prices were off only 5% and there was no change in the number of sales.  Time on the market increased for Stallings sellers with days on market up 36% for single family homes and up 98% for condominiums and townhomes.

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

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

Single Family Homes in Stallings NC

2008 Average Sales Price:  $241,823      2009 Average Sales Price:  $208,519    Year-to-Year Change:  -13%

2008 Number of Homes Sold:  159        2009 Number of Homes Sold:  125      Year-to-Year Change:  -21%

2008 Average Days on Market:  83        2009 Average Days on Market:  113      Year-to-Year Change:  +36%

Townhomes and Condominiums in Stallings NC

2008 Average Sales Price:  $145,383      2009 Average Sales Price:  $137,890     Year-to-Year Change:  -5%

2008 Number of Homes Sold:  18          2009 Number of Homes Sold:  18       Year-to-Year Change:  no change

2008 Average Days on Market:  60      2009 Average Days on Market:  119     Year-to-Year Change:  +98%

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Most Active Neighborhoods in Stallings NC 2009

The most active Stallings 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.

Kerry Greens

Chestnut Oaks

Shannamara

Callonwood

Emerald Lake

Arlington Downs

Wendover at Curry Place

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

Wendover at Curry Place in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Wendover at Curry Place in Stallings NC has an ideal location.  Austin Village at the intersection of Potters Road and Chestnut Lane is under development and within a half mile.  A new Harris Teeter grocery is ready to open at Austin Village.  Medical offices, a pharmacy and day care center are already open there.

Wendover at Curry Place is a small townhome complex where construction began in 2006.  Although construction is complete, there are several new homes still available as well as resale homes.  The townhomes range in size from approximately 1300 square feet to 1800 square feet.  Both two bedroom with a loft and three bedroom units are available.  Each townhome includes a one-car garage.  The complex includes a swimming pool.

Wendover at Curry Place Community Features

Community Amenities:  Wendover at Curry Place Homeowners Association, swimming pool

Builders:  Portrait Homes

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

Wendover at Curry Place Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Homes Sold:  6 townhomes

Prices:    $115,000 to $165,000      Average Sales Price:  $137,313

Average Square Feet:  157            

Average Days on Market:   122

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Wendover at Curry Place Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2010.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Wendover at Curry Place in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*

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Arlington Downs in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Looking for an affordable townhome in a great location? Arlington Downs in Stallings NC may be what you are looking for.  This small townhome complex is perched on the Union County line just a few miles from downtown Matthews NC. You can find Arlington Downs off Pleasant Plains Road between McKee Road and Potters Road.  Click here to learn more about historic downtown Matthews. 

Arlington Downs townhomes have two or three bedrooms and approximately 1300 to 1400 heated square feet.  Exteriors are vinyl with brick accents. They were built in 2002 and 2003. The complex includes a swimming pool.

Arlington Downs Community Features

Community Amenities:  Arlington Downs Homeowners Association, swimming pool

Builders:  Portrait Homes

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

Arlington Downs Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Homes Sold:  5 townhomes

Prices:    $114,000 to $131,000      Average Sales Price:  $124,480

Average Square Feet:  1357            

Average Days on Market:   120

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Arlington Downs Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2010.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Arlington Downs in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*

Chestnut Oaks in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Picture a front porch with gingerbread trim.  A bungalow with big front windows.  A home with modern features and floor plan.  You can find your dream home in Chestnut Oaks in Stallings NC.  Chestnut Oaks is full of streets with charming bungalow and craftsman-style homes.  Lots are small for low maintenance living.  Ranches and multi-story homes are both available.  The neighborhood also includes a small townhome section.

Construction began in Chestnut Oaks in 2001 and continues today.  Exteriors have stone and shingle accents with vinyl or fiber cement siding.  Size ranges from 1700 square feet to over 3000 square feet.  Community amenities include a clubhouse with pool and walking trails.

Chestnut Oaks is located along Potter Road in the southern part of Stallings NC.  A community shopping and office development called Austin Village is underway nearby at the intersection of Potter Road and Chestnut Lane.  A new Harris Teeter grocery is ready to open there and the center also includes medical offices, a pharmacy and a day care center. 

Chestnut Oaks Community Features

Community Amenities:  Chestnut Oaks Homeowners Association,  swimming pool, clubhouse, recreation area, walking trails

Builders:  David Weekly, Brookwood Homes, Cyras Homes, Dogwood Homes, Persis-Nova

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

Chestnut Oaks Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Homes Sold:  11 single family homes   One townhome

Prices:    $170,000 to $292,000      Average Sales Price:  $218,081

Average Square Feet:  2294            

Average Days on Market:   136

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Chestnut Oaks Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2010.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Chestnut Oaks in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*

Kerry Greens in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Affordability.  Accessibility.  Community.  Kerry Greens in Stallings NC has all of these attributes, which are not so easy to find.  Kerry Greens is located off Old Monroe Road within a couple of miles of an interchange with I-485, making Charlotte’s amenities and workplaces very accessible. Historic downtown Matthews NC is just beyond the interstate.  Parks, restaurants, a farmers market and many festivals throughout the year in Matthews are a destination for Kerry Greens residents.

Kerry Greens homes are small ranches or two-stories.  Exteriors are vinyl with some brick accents.  Kerry Greens was built in the late 1990s.  Heated area ranges in the 1300 to 1400 square feet  for the ranches and from 1800 to 2400 square feet for the two-story homes.  Interiors are transitional with cathedral ceilings and open floor plans.  The neighborhood includes a swimming pool.

Kerry Greens Community Features

Community Amenities:  Kerry Greens Homeowners Association,  swimming pool

Builders:  Mulvaney Homes

Schools:  Indian Trail Elementary, Sun Valley Middle, Sun Valley High.  School assignments are subject to change.  Check with the Union County Public Schools for current school assignments. 

Kerry Greens Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Homes Sold:  8 homes

Prices:    $147,000 to $191,000      Average Sales Price:  $156,362

Average Square Feet:  1473            

Average Days on Market:   68

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Kerry Greens Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2010.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Kerry Greens in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*

Callonwood in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Callonwood in Stallings NC is the perfect neighborhood for someone who wants a quiet setting with neighborhood amenities and a convenient location just inside Union County but adjacent to the Town of Matthews.  Community shopping, including grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants are just minutes away.  The Siskey YMCA with health and sports programs for every age level is also nearby.  A short drive takes you into quaint downtown Matthews NC with its parks, festivals, farmers market, library, restaurants and other shops.  Interstate 485, soon to have an interchange within a mile, provides convenient access to other parts of the Charlotte area.

Callonwood was designed for those who want a low-maintenance, resort-like lifestyle.  When complete, Callonwood will have almost 500 homes.  Several sections of the neighborhood have single-family homes on small lots.  Many of the smaller homes are ranches perfect for active adults and seniors.  Townhomes with exterior maintenance provided by the homeowners association are located near the Clubhouse.  Most of the homes have craftsman styling with front porches and stone and shingle accents.  The Estates section of Callonwood has larger single family homes on third acre plus lots.  Community amenities include a two-story Clubhouse with pool plus sports fields for soccer and baseball and a playground-picnic area.

Callonwood Community Features

Community Amenities:  Callonwood Homeowners Association, club house, swimming pool, sports fields, playground-picnic area.

Builders:  Westport Homes, MI Homes, Orleans

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

Callonwood Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Homes Sold:  32 single family homes   7 townhomes

Prices:    Single family homes:  $162,500 to $375,000   Average Sales Price:  $262,640  Average Square Feet:  3011

              Townhomes:  $137,000 to $160,000    Average Sales Price:  $143,428   Average Square Feet:  1238

Average Days on Market:    Single Family Homes:  126  Townhomes:  135

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Callonwood Homes for Sale

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

Emerald Lake in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Looking for a Union County NC golf course community with easy access to Charlotte workplaces and amenities?  Consider Emerald Lake in Stallings NC.  Emerald Lake is located off Lawyers Road near Stevens Mill Crossing shopping center and within a mile of an interchange with I-485.  Stevens Mill Crossing includes a Harris Teeter grocery store, a gas station, several restaurants and service shops.

Emerald Lake is a neighborhood of custom and semi-custom homes built during the late 1990s until recently.  Homes have exteriors of full-brick or full-brick with stone.  Many of the lots are on the Emerald Lake Golf Club, which winds through the neighborhood.  Emerald Lake homes range in size from approximately 2300 square feet to over 4000 square feet.

Emerald Lake has an award-winning homeowners association.  Neighborhood amenities include a swimming pool and the Emerald Lake Golf Club.  Membership to the golf club is not required as part of the homeowners dues. 

Emerald Lake Community Features

Community Amenities:  Emerald Lake Homeowners Association, club house, swimming pool, Emerald Lake Golf Club

Builders:  Various custom builders, Shea Homes

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

Emerald Lake Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Homes Sold:  13 homes

Prices:  $292,400 to $425,000   Average Sales Price:  $360,047

Average Square Feet:  3608

Average Days on Market: 134

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Emerald Lake Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2010.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Emerald Lake in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*

Shannamara in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Shannamara in Stallings NC is a popular golf course community with easy access to the amenities and workplaces of Charlotte.  The neighborhood is located in the Stevens Mill area, a section of Stallings with two interchanges on I-485 at Lawyers and Idlewild Roads.  Stevens Mill Crossing, a community shopping center with a grocery store, gas station, restaurants and service shops, is within a mile of the neighborhood. 

Shannamara is a large neighborhood of approximately 700 homes.  Construction began in Shannamara in the mid-1990s and continued for over ten years.  Shannamara homes were built by custom or semi-custom builders with upscale features such as wood floors, exquisite millwork and gourmet kitchens with upgraded cabinetry, countertops and fixtures.  Most of the neighborhood homes are full-brick and many have stone accents.  Shannamara lots range in size from a third acre to over a half acre.  Many lots are wooded and many have private backyards.

The Divide Golf Course winds through the neighborhood offering many golf course lots and others with golf course views.  The Divide is a daily fee course so it is possible to own a home with beautiful golf course views without paying membership dues.  Other Shannamara neighborhood amenities include a clubhouse with swimming and wading pools plus a playground and tennis courts.  The Shannamara Homeowners Association is very active with a number of seasonal events for neighborhood children and organized groups for adults.

Shannamara Community Features

Community Amenities:  Shannamara Homeowners Association, club house, swimming pool and wading pool, The Divide Golf Course, playground, tennis courts

Builders:  Williams Company, Edwards Building Group, Orleans, Tarco, various custom builders

Schools:  Stallings Elementary, Porter Ridge or Piedmont Middle, Porter Ridge or Piedmont High.  School assignments are subject to change.  Check with the Union County Public Schools for current school assignments.  A small part of Shannamara is located in Mecklenburg County.  School assignments for this section are Bain Elementary, Mint Hill Middle, Butler or Independence High.  Check with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for current school assignments.

Shannamara Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Homes Sold:  19 homes

Prices:  $243,000 to $485,000   Average Sales Price:  $316,680

Average Square Feet:  2891

Average Days on Market: 123

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Shannamara Homes for Sale

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

Hunley Creek in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

Affordable homes, a convenient location near shopping and I-485, and community amenities make Hunley Creek in Stallings NC a great place to live.  The neighborhood is located in the Stevens Mill area of northern Stallings near the intersection of Lawyers Road and Stevens Mill Road.  The Stevens Mill Crossing shopping center is just minutes from Hunley Creek.  Neighborhood residents can walk to the center where there is a grocery store, several restaurants and other service businesses.  An I-485 interchange is within a mile of the neighborhood creating easy access to Charlotte NC workplaces.

Hunley Creek was built from the late 1980s through the mid 1990s.  It includes ranches and colonial two-story homes, many with front porches.  Neighborhood homes have  a combination of wood and full brick exteriors.   A swim club, recreation area, and tennis courts are all found within the neighborhood.

Map of Hunley Creek in Stallings NC

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Hunley Creek Community Features

Community Amenities:  Hunley Creek Homeowners Association, swim club, recreation area, tennis courts

Builders:  Squires, Eastwoods, Williams Co., George Steele, Tarco

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

Hunley Creek Real Estate Market Update

January to December 2009

Homes Sold:  4 single family homes

Prices:  $163,000 to $194,000   Average Sales Price:  $177,121

Average Square Feet:  2190

Average Days on Market: 68

Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Hunley Creek Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2009.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Realtors.  *Hunley Creek in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*