The South Charlotte neighborhood of Highland Forest just might be the area’s best-kept secret for luxurious homes on large lots with proximity to Ballantyne, SouthPark and downtown Matthews.
Highland Forest is located off Alexander Road slightly north of Pineville Matthews Road (51).
The neighborhood is convenient to Independence Boulevard, Monroe and Sardis roads, as well as I-485 at John Street in Matthews.
Major shopping destinations are nearby also. The Arboretum is less than 3 miles from Highland Forest, as is the major shopping corridor along Independence in Matthews.
Ballantyne and SouthPark are only about 9 miles and 7 miles away, respectively. A commute Uptown is approximately 10-12 miles depending on the route taken, and Charlotte Douglas airport is about 19 miles away.
There is no shortage of parks, athletic fields and country clubs surrounding Highland Forest to keep an active family busy outdoors!
Homes in Highland Forest are each unique and a mix of earlier construction from the 1950s to 1970s and some newer construction (2000s) and renovated homes.
There are homes that are 3,000 square feet all the way up to nearly 11,000 square feet on large lots, some of which exceed 3 acres.
Homes prices are just as varied as the style of the homes. Typically, homes are priced from the high $400,000s to $900,000s. Two homes sold last year that were priced at $1.25 million and $3.2 million, but those are not the norm for the neighborhood’s price point.
Only 5 homes sold in Highland Forest during the previous 12 months for an average of 0.4 homes sold per month.
Those 5 homes had an average sale price of nearly $1.3 million, which includes the 2 properties that sold for $1.25 million and $3.2 million. The average price per square foot for the same period is approximately $211.
There are currently 2 Highland Forest properties for sale. Both homes are older construction. One of the homes is under contract as of May 8.
Highland Forest is zoned for Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, South Charlotte Middle School and Providence High School. Providence High and Elizabeth Lane are both approximately a mile from Highland Forest.