Southampton in the Ballantyne area of South Charlotte is a mature, sprawling neighborhood of about 400 single-family homes.
This family-friendly, social neighborhood s located off Ardrey Kell Road just east of the intersection of Marvin Road.
It is very convenient to Johnston and Rea roads for I-485 access. The Shoppes at Ardrey Kell, Blakeney, Stonecrest and Ballantyne Village are all less than 5 minutes away for shopping and dining close to home. A commute to Uptown will take a little less than an hour depending on traffic.
Neighborhood amenities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, walking trails, basketball court, clubhouse and playground. The community also has its own swim team. Elon Park and Recreation Center is within walking distance.
The homes in Southampton were built in the early 2000s and consist mostly of brick veneer and vinyl siding. Many of the homes are larger starter homes of about 3,000 square feet. Homes were built by Centex Homes, Crosland and Pulte Homes. Many of the homes have gotten some light updating since originally built but typically sell for high $100,000s to $300,000s.
Currently, there are 4 homes listed for sale in Southampton. An average of 2.8 homes sold per month during the last 12 months, making the current inventory just under 6 weeks.
A total of 34 homes sold in Southampton during the last 12 months for an average sales price of $253,567. The average price per square foot is approximately $118 during the last year. Home sales averaged almost 98% of list price during the last 12 months.
There is a lot of new construction in South Charlotte right now, but many of the nearby communities are listing new homes at a higher price point. If you are looking to get into a great area and be close to fantastic schools and great shopping then take a look in Southampton.
The neighborhood is zoned for Elon Park Elementary, Community House Middle School and Ardrey Kell High School, all of which are less than 2 miles away from Southampton.