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If location is king in real estate, then Waxhaw uses its prime location to its supreme advantage. The town runs right up to the edge of Mecklenburg County. This area is a big draw for people venturing into the South Charlotte real estate market.

Folks like to live here for three very good reasons; it's location, excellent schools, and low, low taxes (just shy of half that which you would pay in Charlotte)!  Here, you are more apt to find homes with 6,000 square feet, than to find homes with 2500 square feet. Most of the homes are relatively new, as are the schools. The area really expanded its growth upon the heels of South Charlotte and the Ballantyne Development.

Once horse country, a drive down any of its old country roads would take you past some beautiful rolling pasture land, with barns as the backdrop for the horses that grazed there. A  few farms are left, but most have succombed to developers. Home to many estates. Here you'll find one very large development, with three sections: Providence Downs, Providence Downs South and The Residences of Providence Downs South. Each street within the development is named after a Derby winner or a horse of note. Home prices range from $500, 000 to  $3.5 Million (July 2009).  The school set up is Marvin Elementary, Middle and High School. The community offers a clubhouse, pool, tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, a putting green, fitness center, and walking trails. Many of these homes have their own pool...and a little of everything else! Very grand, indeed.

Another development close to the South Charlotte border is Toll Brothers' Marvin Creek. Marvin Creek's idea of a pool area, will leave you scratching your head. It is every child's dream pool!  Noted for its incredible amenities, Marvin Creek's residents enjoy a 6,500 square foot clubhouse with a beach pool, lazy river, geyser park, tennis and multipurpose courts. The entrance to the community is equally impressive with a spray of fountains and guardhouse. Homes in this neighborhood typically range in price from $600,000-$900,000; with 4,000-6,000 heated square feet-give or take a few!

Longview Country Club is also tucked in right across the border. Rated #11 in NC by Golf Digest, this gated community opened in 2003. A Jack Nichlous Signature course, sporting a 28,000 square foot clubhouse with multiple lounges, dining areas and terraces. Stunning. The 10,000 square foot activity center's lower level is complete with massage and steam rooms, state of the art work out equipment, and fitness classes. If you need a place for the kids, there is a Youth Lodge upstairs. The pool facilities offer both adult and family resort-style pools, with a wading area and a hot tub. There are also four Har-Tu tennis courts. This is just one of a very few gated communities in the Charlotte real estate market. Prices range from $900,000 to $3.5 million.

The draw for all of these neighborhoods, is the convenient location to South Charlotte. Within a five mile range, you can be at one of many fine establishments. Every type of restaurant, boutique, national, local and chain store imaginable...all set amongst fountains, and nightly music, theatres, plenty of plenty! It is also very easy on the eye. Each shopping area has been beautifully developed with the use of pedestian friendly venues. Going from shop to shop is no hardship here. The use of landscaping has softened the retail shoppes and the roadways. It's all very, very nice.

Some of our MOST popular neighborhoods on this 'just over the border' area of South Charlotte, would be the communities of Hunter Oaks and Somerset. They were the hottest neighborhoods going, when the roads opened up into Union County. They have continued to be top sellers in the Charlotte real estate market today. Both offer wonderful swim clubs, tennis courts and playgrounds. Buffed up by huge Oak and Magnolia trees, sidewalks a plenty and street lamps. The price ranges in here from $300,000 to $500, 000. The square footage range is between 2200 and 4500. The schools are yet another draw, with Rea View Elementary, Marvin Ridge Middle and High School.

So, there you have it! If you are shopping for Charlotte NC real estate, don't overlook it's bordering counties!

About the Author

Claude Cross is Broker/Owner of Homes By Cross. Specializing in Charlotte NC Real Estate and Relocation since 1994.

How do I find out who owned the land where my house was built and what was there prior to my house?

I really want to know more about what was there before my whole neighborhood. There is an old dirt trail/road behind my house that goes through my neighborhood. There is also a cemetery with tombstones that have dates from around 250 years ago. I live in Hunters Ridge in Manassas, VA. I am just curious about what was there and any help is appriciated.

Check with your county tax assessor's office - the records related to property ownership are public records. You might also talk to some of your neighbors or some of the older people in town who have lived in your town for many years. Trust me, they would love to talk about the history of the town with you. You might also check with your local public library. The librarian can point you in the right direction.

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NAPLES —High school lacrosse results from Friday:PALMETTO RIDGE BOYS 18, LELY 4Site: LelyRecords: PR 5-3Key players: PR: Matt Humberger, Tyler Gilb, Zach Fitts, D.J. Olson, Ray Sancho, Javani Christmas (11 saves in first half)Goals/assists: PR: Humberger (5 goals, 5 assists), Gilb (5 goals), Fitts (2 assists), Olson (2 goals), Sancho (2 goals)Next: Palmetto Ridge vs. Golden Gate, Wednesday, 7 p ...

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