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Spotlight: Allyson Park

If you are looking for a peaceful, family-friendly, well maintained neighborhood in Ballantyne with large, full brick homes with side entry garages, Allyson Park is the place for you! With a great location, proximity to amenities, shopping and fitness, Allyson Park has it all and a fantastic community too!

Built in the early 2000’s, Allyson Park features all brick homes with 2 or 3 car side entry garages.  The homes were built in the stately executive style with lots of upgrades. Most of the homes range from 3,000 to over 4,000 square feet, mostly with .3 of an acre lots. Community amenities include pool, clubhouse, playground, sports court and tennis courts.

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Located off Ardrey Kell Road between Johnston Road and Rea Road, Allyson Park is situated in a fantastic spot. Within a short drive are Stonecrest Shopping Center, Blakeney Shopping Center, and Ballantyne Village. Just down the way is the Morrison Family YMCA. Uptown Charlotte is 45 minutes away depending on traffic, and the airport is less than 45 minutes away.

Allyson Park is currently zoned for some of the areas top-ranked public schools, Elon Park Elementary School, Community House Middle School, and Ardrey Kell High School. (Please note that school assignments can be subject to change.)

In the past year, homes in Allyson Park have sold for between $505,000 and $595,000. Currently, as of July 23rd, there are 5 homes on the market with 3 under contract. They range in list price from $499,900 for a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with 3,853 square feet to $599,900 for a 4-bedroom, 3-full bath, 1-half-bath home with 3,580 square feet that includes a pool and outdoor living area/outdoor kitchen.

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Demand for Townhomes Grows in the Queen City

New townhome projects are proposed for two sites in South Charlotte. The Charlotte Business Journal reported this week that sites at South Tryon and Beam Road, and a parcel in SouthPark on Sharon Road that currently has Holy Covenant United Church of Christ are in the works to be converted into townhome complexes. BNA Homes has proposed a development with as many as 127 townhomes on the South Tryon site. NVR Inc. has proposed 24 townhomes for the SouthPark site.

Demand for townhomes has grown greatly with many townhome communities from Uptown Charlotte and throughout the major transit corridors. Townhomes are attractive to young professionals as there are numerous amenities and locations are usually close to transit or to walkable areas. They are increasingly becoming attractive for older people as they downsize after children leave the home.

Townhome living can have many advantages for a busy person as they usually have most or all exterior maintenance and yard work taken care of by a Homeowners Association. Many townhome communities include fitness facilities, pools, clubhouses, dog parks, and walking trails. Demand for upscale living has increased the need for luxury features such as granite, wood floors, stainless appliances, built-in surround sound, and garden tubs.

Charlotte has many existing townhome communities in and around NoDa, Uptown, Plaza Midwood, SouthPark, South End, Pineville, Matthews, and many more. There are also newly proposed developments to be built in Plaza Midwood, and NoDa.

If you or your family are looking for a townhome community in the Charlotte area, check out our website here or contact one of our Realtors at (704) 525-4045.

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Spotlight: Almond Glen

Builders Eastwood Homes, Lennar Homes have created a luxurious neighborhood at Almond Glen. Located in the growing Indian Land area, Almond Glen offers small-town charm and low South Carolina taxes but is still just a short drive away from all of the attractions of Uptown Charlotte.

Eastwood Homes began the neighborhood in 2008 and it has continued to grow with new homes by Lennar still available. Homes in Almond Glen include luxury features like granite, hardwoods, tile floors, and stainless steel appliances. Homes feature environmentally friendly appliances, windows and roofs.

New Homes in Almond Glen are either single-family homes with 4 to 6 bedrooms starting in the $190s or townhomes with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and fully maintained yards starting in the $140s.

Existing homes in Almond Glen feature 4 to 6 bedrooms, most with at least 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. Homes have upwards of 2,700 square feet of living space and two or three car garages. Some homes have trey ceilings, crown molding, built-in surround sound, granite in kitchen and bathrooms, large closets with custom closet systems, garden tubs and more.

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Situated just off Harrisburg Road, right across the South Carolina border, Almond Glen is a quick drive to I-485. It is also convenient to Highway 51 in Pineville and Carolina Place Mall. Just minutes separate you from shopping, dining, entertainment, recreation, and fitness.

Community amenities include a swimming pool, club house, and cabana.

In the last year, homes in Almond Glen have sold for between $232,500 and $319,000 with an average sale price of $277,282. As of July 16th, there are 5 homes on the market, with three under contract. The homes listed for sale range between $279,900 for a 4 bedroom, 2 full bath, 1 half bath with 2,548 square feet, and $320,000 for a 5 bedroom, 4 full bath, 1 half bath with 3,322 square feet.

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Spotlight: Ashley Farms

Novant Health has almost finished it’s new $26 million project upgrading the women’s services at it’s Matthews hospital. This is great news for anyone starting a family that lives nearby as they have added 10 new labor and delivery rooms, made more space in the special care nursery, added childbirth classes, lactation consultation area, gift shop and bistro. The space will also serve women needing mammography, maternal fetal medicine, and gynecological procedures.

A wonderful neighborhood near the hospital is Ashley Farms. Residents here will be just minutes away from the hospital if they choose to use it for any of their health care needs.

A Recently Sold Home in Ashley Farms
A Recently Sold Home in Ashley Farms

Ashley Farms is a residential neighborhood in Matthews with 237 detached homes built in the early 1990’s by Squire Homes, Inc and M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc. Homes are one and two story floor-plans. Some homes feature open floor-plans with kitchens open to living areas, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces and backyard decks. Most homes have 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2 to 2 ½ baths. Mature trees and wooded back yards, some backing to a pond along Irvins Creek, make this neighborhood feel secluded when you are just 10 minutes from Uptown Charlotte!

Located just off Margaret Wallace Road near the intersection with Highway 74, Ashley Farms is convenient to Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, restaurants, parks, fitness centers, entertainment and more.

In the last year, homes in Ashley Farms have sold for between $90,000 and $175,000 making it really affordable. Currently, as of July 13th, there are 7 homes on the market and all of them are under contract. Listed homes are going between $145,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1,248 square feet and $205,000 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1,883 square feet.

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Luxury living in Uptown at 400 North Church

400 North Church is one of Fourth Ward’s most amazing mid-rise residences in Uptown Charlotte. Built in 1996, it was a pioneer in luxury condominiums in the area. Featuring expansive views of the Charlotte skyline, 400 North Church offers peaceful living right in the center of the bustle of a thriving and growing city.

Located at the corner of North Church and West 7th Street, 400 North Church is right around the corner from great dining, theater, symphony, museums, entertainment, parks and sporting events. Just a short drive to the airport, luxury shopping in SouthPark and with easy highway access.

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Most units in 400 North Church have 1 or 2+ bedrooms and some feature two story floor plans, some with roof terraces. This 7 story building contains units ranging from around 1200 square feet to over 3000 square feet. Units have open floor plans and some have separate outside entry. Some units have been upgraded to feature custom cabinetry, hardwood floors and additional storage.

Amenities include oversized terraces, fantastic green space courtyard, fitness center, private entrances and secured private parking. Light rail is just two blocks away.

In the last year, units in 400 North Church have sold for between $335,000 and $619,000 with an average sold price of $437,738. Currently there are 5 units on the market and as of July 10th there is one under contract. Units are listed between $409,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with 1,273 square feet and $1,250,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, 1 half bath two-story with 2,914 square feet.

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Spotlight: Deerfield Creek

Check out Deerfield Creek, one of Charlotte’s most desirable family neighborhoods in Charlotte. Deerfield Creek has everything you want out of a neighborhood. Large homes, great schools, perfect location and a supportive community.

Located close to the I-485 loop, Deerfield Creek is convenient to shopping and entertainment while being 30 minutes from Uptown and an easy drive to the airport. Right around the corner are Stonecrest Mall, The Arboretum, Ballentyne Village, Providence Commons and the Promenade at Providence. Deerfield Creek is also just minutes away from the Siskey YMCA.

Amenities include pool, open-air cabana, tennis courts, soccer field, basketball court, playground and walking trails that connect all of the streets. Residents also gather for an annual lobster boil, men’s golf outing, ladies’ bunco, block parties, book club and many children’s activities throughout the year.

Entrance to Deerfield Creek
Entrance to Deerfield Creek

Currently Deerfield Creek is zoned for wonderful schools including McKee Road Elementary School, J.M. Robinson Middle School and Providence High School. See Charlotte-Mecklenberg Schools here as school assignments can change from time to time.

Homes in Deerfield Creek were built by two builders, Hampshire Homes and John Wieland Homes. There are approximately 200 homes in the neighborhood ranging in size from about 3,000 to about 6,000 square feet. They were built between 1997 and 2006. Homes are very open and spacious two or three story homes, some with basements. Homes have either full or partial brick exteriors and feature two or three car garages.

In the last year, homes in Deerfield Creek have sold for between $514,500 and $645,000 with an average sold price of $569,654. As of July 7th, there are six homes on the market with one under contract. Listed homes range between $509,900 for a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home with 4,158 square feet to $650,000 for a 5 bedroom, 5 full bath, 1 half bath home with 5,443 square feet.

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Gorgeous Homes and Curb Appeal in Eastover

Thrillist reported that the Charlotte suburb of Eastover is “a hub of gorgeous homes with endless curb appeal”. The Thrillist list was of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the South and Eastover made the list. It’s not hard to see why, with location, fantastic homes and style. Homes here are just a short walk away from the internationally acclaimed Mint Museum of Art. Many of the homes were built during the Prohibition-era and were popular with the city’s trend setters. They helped shape it into one of the top places to live. The city planning here was helped along by designer Earle Sumner Draper. Eastover is a “historic neighborhood (and) was the first in Charlotte to sport driveways to accommodate the city’s first automobiles.”

 Many of the homes in Eastover feature Georgian and Tudor revival styling. Homes are large and have plenty of opportunities for entertaining. There are still some smaller homes which are great opportunities for upgrading, or rebuilding to your taste. There are also plenty of homes that have already been upgraded to have all of the features you could need.

 Eastover ranges between Randolph Road in the North and Queens Road to the South with Providence Road to the West and Wendover Road in the East. Eastover is close to everything with Uptown Charlotte just minutes away. Parks, shops, restaurants and of course the museum are all close by.

 Currently there are 38 homes for sale in Eastover. As of July 7th, 12 of those homes are under contract. Homes range in price from $499,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath with 1,405 square feet to $5,000,000 for a 5 bedroom, 5 full bath, 3 half-bath home with 7,282 square feet. Current average list price is $1,394,047.

 In the past year, homes have sold for between $322,000 and $2,625,000. The average sold price was $1,164,929.

To read the whole Thrillist article, click here.

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Resort Style Living in Callonwood

Callonwood is a resort style community with great amenities geared towards a low-maintenance lifestyle. There are many styles of homes including single-family homes with easy to tend to small lots perfect for professional families or seniors. There are townhomes with exteriors completely taken care of by the home owners association with rear-entry garages. In the Estates section, there are larger homes with large lots, luxury features and finishes. Most of the homes have craftsman styling with front porches, stone and shingle accents.

A Recently Sold Home in Callonwood
A Recently Sold Home in Callonwood

Amenities include a large clubhouse, pool with waterslide, sports fields for soccer and baseball, playground, picnic area and more. The robust Homeowners Association has community events for all ages, book club, bunco club and swim team.

Located in Union County Callonwood takes advantage of lower taxes while still being close to everything you need. Bounded by Potter Road and McKee Road, the main entrance is off of Pleasant Plains Road. I-485 is convenient by way of Old Monroe Road. Uptown Charlotte is just a 30-minute drive without traffic and 35 minutes without traffic to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Callonwood is located in Stallings, but is adjacent to Matthews for easy access to shopping, grocery stores, restaurants and pharmacies. The Siskey YMCA is close by with health and sports programs. Downtown Matthews has numerous parks, festivals, a farmers market, library, along with several restaurants and other shops only a short drive away.

Homes in Callonwood range in size from around 2000 square feet to just over 5000 square feet. As of June 29th, there are 15 homes on the market with 7 under contract. They range in price from $230,000 to $530,000 with an average list price of $350,340. In the last year, homes in Callonwood have sold for between $185,000 and $427,000 with an average sold price of $287,000.

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Providence Farm to break ground this summer

Crescent Communities, a Charlotte developer will break ground on its foodie-inspired mixed-use project off Providence Road later this summer. The foodie theme would focus on connecting people through food. The idea is to inspire residents’ passion for food turning this area into a hot foodie scene.

The story, reported on by the Charlotte Business Journal, states that the multi-family phase of Providence Farm will break ground in the coming weeks. Located near Interstate 485 at Providence Road, Providence Farm is a 72-acre development slated to include 404 residential units, 396 garden apartments and eight three-story townhouses with attached garages. In addition, there will be 30,000 square feet of retail an a 180-unit hotel.

The developer expects to have the first Providence Farm residential units completed in late 2017, with final completion in the first half of 2018. The hotel and retail portion, which faces Providence Road, will be built in the next phase. Most of the project is targeted for a late-2018 completion.

The foodie-inspired development will feature the apartment leasing center incorporated within a functioning restaurant space. Providence Farm will include gourmet indoor and outdoor kitchens, a library of upscale small appliances for residents to borrow, a fruit orchard, community garden plots, a craft cocktail lounge and social house, and “chef-inspired” kitchens.

Crescent Communities has worked on other multi-family and residential projects in the area including Tryon Place, Crescent Stonewall, and Crescent NODA. They also have other developments in Texas, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Arizona.

Providence Farm joins other developments under construction in the area. Crescent’s project is next to Waverly, a 90-acre project by Crosland Southeast and Childress Klein. Lincoln Harris’ Rea Farms project is also in close proximity— that 188-acre development is on the site of the former Charlotte Golf Links golf course at Providence and Ardrey Kell roads. And homebuilder PulteGroup Inc. has plans for 100 single-family homes— a development called Kellmoor — off Tilley Morris Road, adjacent to Providence Farm.

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Mixed-use development proposed for SouthPark

Yet another mixed-use development has been proposed for the SouthPark area of Charlotte. The Charlotte Business Journal and the Charlotte Observer reported June 23rd that a Florida-based developer has proposed a $78 million project on a 2.7-acre site at 4401 Barclay Downs Drive. The site is surrounded by SouthPark mall, Reid’s Fine Foods and McCormick & Schmick’s. The property is between Carnegie Boulevard and Bulfinch Road and is currently occupied by an office building. The building would be removed as part of the redevelopment.

The project, called Hazel SouthPark, is set to be a showpiece for the area with six stories, up to 266 residential units, 15,000 square feet of retail and a 9,400 square-foot clubhouse and amenity space. Amenities will include a pool deck, fitness center, entertainment kitchen and lounge.

The Hazel SouthPark project will have one, two, and three-bedroom units ranging from 980 to 2,375 square feet. Highlighted features include gourmet kitchens, separate dining areas, spacious closets, built-in cabinetry and private balconies.

ZOM, an award winning Florida based developer was founded in 1977. They have been involved in numerous single-family residential, multi-family residential, commercial, office, retail and mixed-use projects. ZOM has similar projects in other urban markets including Arlington, VA, Orlando, FL and Houston, TX. This will be their first project in the Carolinas. The developer sees tremendous opportunity in the Carolinas and has opened an office here.

ZOM has filed for the rezoning of the site from office space to mixed-use development. A public hearing on the rezoning is expected in November.

ZOM mainly focuses on highly walkable city center locations that are convenient to work, retail, entertainment and culture. They join a host of other developers trying to redefine SouthPark to be a walkable village. Traffic congestion and inadequate infrastructure have become problems for the area as the number of people who work in SouthPark has increased from about 30,000 in 1995 to about 70,000 today. If this vision is fully realized, SouthPark could be truly magnificent.