Spotlight: Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks is a small community built by Ryan Homes between 2007 and 2009 just across the border in South Carolina. This means lower South Carolina Taxes, while being close to everything in both North and South Carolina. Situated between Hamilton Green and Pleasant Glen off Hamilton Road, Fair Oaks is convenient to I-77, Carowinds, and a quick commute to Uptown Charlotte.

Fair Oaks consists of 9 streets with around 200 homes. It is a close knit community with a homeowners’ association. Fees are reasonable and cover maintenance on the pool, walking trails and recreation area.

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Homes in Fair Oaks are mostly brick or stone faced with vinyl siding on the other three sides for easy maintenance. Most have large master bathrooms with separate showers and garden tubs. Homes here also usually have fenced yards and decks for easy entertaining. Garages are also large with enough room for 2 or 3 cars and lawn equipment or workshops inside.

Homes in Fair Oaks are currently zoned for Springfield Elementary School, Springfield Middle School and Nation Ford High School. Please note that school assignments are occasionally subject to change.

Living in Fair Oaks you are never more than a quick trip away from your local grocery store, shopping, restaurants, fitness centers, movies, and Lake Wylie. You could also do park and ride for a quick train trip via Lynx to Uptown Charlotte.

In the past year, homes in Fair Oaks have sold for between $270,300 and $389,000 with the average sold price coming in at $313,356. As of July 31st, there are two homes on the market in Fair Oaks. The first is a 4 bedroom, 2 full-bath, 1 half-bath home with 2,256 square feet listed for $265,000. This home was under contract at the time of this post. The second home is a 6 bedroom, 5 full-bath home with 4,838 square feet listed for $385,000. These homes are a great value in an area experiencing rapid growth.

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