Many, many people want to live in a highly rated school district.  Marvin Ridge is one of them in Charlotte, NC.  As a matter of fact, I know of several Carolina Panthers children along with Charlotte Bobcats kids go here.  Now the area is filled with many fine mansions, but believe it or not, there are still homes for reasonable prices. Here is a map showing some homes that are in foreclosure.  Not all are listed on the MLS, but all are owned by a bank.  Sometime in the future the bank will place them on the MLS, but with so much inventory, they hold off on releasing some, hence the term "shadow inventory". If you are interested in seeing something check out my website for foreclosures.   Foreclosure Stage, Tax ID, Address, City State Zip, Subdivision, Foreclosure Recording Date, Case ... 04/13/2010

Firethorne in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile Picture a luxury home community with a 400 acre golf course at its heart.  Firethorne in Marvin NC has beautiful homes set among the rolling hills and hardwood forest of Firethorne Country Club.  The 30,000 square foot clubhouse at Firethorne includes fine dining facilities and beautiful views of the golf course.  Other country club amenties include a fitness center, a swim and tennis facility with a water park and four swimming pools plus ten tennis courts.  The 18-hole championship golf course has rock walls, ponds and a forested backdrop. Firethorne is located in the northeastern corner of Union County NC adjacent to the Ballantyne area in Mecklenburg County NC and Lancaster County SC.  Some of Firethorne’s homes are loc... 03/06/2010

Providence Downs South in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile Click here for an update to the 2010 real estate market in Providence Downs South. Providence Downs South near Marvin NC is a luxury gated community where you can find custom-built homes with European styling.  Brick, stone and stucco beautify the exteriors of these homes.  Interiors are lavish with extensive millwork, upgraded finishes and floor coverings.  Providence Downs South homes are set on wooded half acre to one acre lots.  Many of the lots will accommodate basement homes. Behind its beautiful gates, Providence Downs South includes a resort-style amenity center with a clubhouse and swimming pool, tennis courts and playground.  The neighborhood is located in unincorporated Union County near Marvin NC.  I... 02/19/2010

Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report—2009 How did the Marvin NC real estate market fare in 2009 and how did it compare with 2008?  The Marvin NC real estate market is a small market because of the limited number of neighborhoods within the town limits.  Many of these neighborhoods are luxury communities and the 21% drop in prices in 2009 reflects the difficulty of the high-end market.  More homes sold in 2009 than in 2008 with total sales up 11%.  Marvin sellers sold their properties slightly faster in 2009, waiting on average only 106 days for a contract. Marvin NC Average Real Estate Prices, Homes Sold, and Average Days on Market The chart below shows average sales prices in Marvin NC for single family homes in 2008 and 2009 plus each 2009 quarter. Single Family Homes in Marvin NC 2008... 02/01/2010

Weddington Chase in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile Click here for an update to the 2011 and 2010 real estate market in Weddington Chase. A landscaped parkway leads to a beautiful amenity center in the luxury home community of Weddington Chase. A stunning clubhouse with pools, tennis courts and a playground are the heart of this Marvin NC neighborhood.  Organized into two villages, the neighborhood offers upscale homes from the high $400,000s to nearly a million dollars.  Lots are approximately a half acre or larger with wide frontages giving each home a setting apart from its neighbors. The neighborhood is located at Providence Road and New Town Road about halfway between Weddington and Waxhaw.  The nearby Rea Road extension allows easy access to shopping, restaurants... 01/31/2010

Marvin Creek in Marvin NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile Click here for an update on the 2011 and 2010 real estate market in Marvin Creek. Enjoy a luxury lifestyle at Marvin Creek in Marvin NC.  This upscale single family community is conveniently located off Tom Short Road in Union County NC just a short distance from South Charlotte and I-485.  Abundant shopping and restaurants at Blakeney are within a couple of miles of the neighborhood. Marvin Creek homes are located on lots ranging from just under 3/4 acre to over one acre.  The smallest homes are approximately 3000 square feet and some are as large as 9000 square feet.  You can find finished and unfinished basements in Marvin Creek as well as finished walk-up third floors.  Homes can be customized to individual tastes.  C... 01/18/2010

  FEATURED LISTINGS RETURN TO LUXURY COMMUNITY MAP SEARCH The Firethorne Golf and Country Club community is located south of Charlotte and is described by many as the one of the leading Luxury Communities in the Charlotte area. The beautiful rolling hills, perfectly manicured golf course and Amenity-Laden Country Club create the perfect backdrop for the finest luxury, custom homes Charlotte has to offer. For home showings at Firethorne or current detailed listings contact: Charlotte Luxury Home Specialist Craig R. LePage at 704-618-2412 Community: Firethorne Country Club Price Range: $600's to $4 Million Location: Marvin / South of Charlotte County: Union Community Description: Golf & Country Club   Amenities: Golf, Tennis, Pool   Home Site Sizes: 0.7 to 1.0 acres Number of Home Sites: ... 12/27/2009

How did Marvin NC real estate market activity in the third quarter of 2009 compare with the second quarter? This post will summarize third quarter 2009 real estate sales in Marvin NC plus compare changes in sales data with second quarter 2009 results.  The chart shows average sales prices in Marvin NC for 2008 and each quarter of 2009. Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--July to September 2009 Single Family Homes in Marvin NC Number of Sales:  18 Change from second quarter:  +157% Average Price:  $577,425 Change from second quarter:  +20%  Average Days on Market:  95 Change from second quarter:  -8% Most Active Neighborhood:  Weddington Chase, Marvin Creek Current Active Listings on Market:  51 Change from second quarter:  +4% Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service Compare with the... 10/28/2009

The Chimneys at Marvin is still being developed and is really starting to feel like a subdivision.  Visit the subdivision at 2604 Creek Manor Dr., Waxhaw, NC 28173.  The subdivision has two different sections, The Estates and The Reserve.  The houses that are being sold in The Chimneys at Marvin are ranging from the low to mid 300,000's to the high 400,000's.  The subdivision also feels very safe at night because the sidewalks and trails are lined with street lights. Click here to see the current houses available in The Chimneys at Marvin. This Pulte Homes neighborhood does offer a lot of cool amenities with a Home Owners Association fee of $100/month.  The fee is collected twice a year.  The Chimneys at Marvin amenities include a fitness center, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball... 10/21/2009

How did Marvin NC real estate market activity in the second quarter of 2009 compare with the first quarter? This post will summarize second quarter 2009 real estate sales in Marvin NC plus compare changes in sales data with first quarter 2009 results. Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--April to June 2009 Single Family Homes in Marvin NC Number of Sales:  7 Change from first quarter:  +133% Average Price:  $481,009 Change from first quarter:  +3%  Average Days on Market:  104 Change from first quarter:  -7% Most Active Neighborhood:  Marvin Creek, Weddington Chase Current Active Listings on Market:  49 Change from first quarter:  -23% Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service Compare with the 2008 Marvin NC Real Estate Market.  Learn more about real estate and living in Marvin NC. Cop... 09/05/2009

What happened in the Marvin NC real estate market during the first three months of 2009? This post will summarize first quarter real estate sales in Marvin NC plus compare average sold prices with 2008 closed prices. Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--January to March 2009 Single Family Homes in Marvin NC Number of Sales:  3 Price Range:  $400,000 to $525,000 Average Heated Area:  3809 sq.ft. Average Price:  $468,333 Average 2008 Price:  $752,250    Change: -37% Average Days on Market:  112 Number of Contracts Pending:  5 Most Active Neighborhood:  Marvin Creek Current Active Listings on Market:  64 Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service Compare with the 2008 Marvin NC Real Estate Market.  Learn more about real estate and living in Marvin NC. Copyright 2009.  Carol Fox.  *Marvin N... 04/21/2009

Springtime Marvin NC equestrian events show the Village of Marvin's emphasis on maintaining its heritage of rural acreage devoted to horse farms.  The Fourth Annual Marvin Area Recreational Equine Show or MARES 2009 will take place on April 4th from 10am to 3pm at 9705 Joe Kerr Road.  Horses will be the stars of the event with interesting demonstrations and activities for young and old. Highlights of this Marvin NC equestrian event include hay rides, miniature horses, pony rides, games and crafts for kids, a Parade of Breeds, a Paso Fino demonstration, the Waxhaw Mounted Patrol, a Mecklenburg Hounds demonstration, and the Equine Rescue League.  Families can purchase food at the event or bring a picnic and blanket to enjoy the day. Another Marvin NC equestrian event is the Mecklenburg Ho... 03/24/2009

The Chimneys of Marvin is a western Union County NC neighborhood where you can find new homes and nearly new homes adjacent to the newest elementary, middle and senior high schools in the county.  The Chimneys of Marvin has a Waxhaw mailing address but is located in unincorporated Union County, not Waxhaw nor Marvin.  Neighborhood children attend Sandy Ridge Elementary School, Marvin Ridge Middle School and Marvin Ridge High School.               Built by Pulte Homes, The Chimneys of Marvin has two sections:  The Reserve and The Estates.  Community amenities include a 4000 sq.ft. clubhouse with a 1500 square foot wrap-around porch, a six-lane junior olympic pool, a resort-style pool, and a kiddie pool with water features, a sand volleyball court, two tennis courts, a basketball court, ... 02/16/2009

Do you want to know how the Marvin NC real estate market fared in 2008? This post will summarize the 2008 real estate sales for the town as a whole plus report on the most active neighborhood within the Village of Marvin. 2008 Real Estate Market Report for Marvin NC Single Family Homes Number of Sales:  24   Price Range:  $115,000 to $2,400,000   Average Heated Area:  4860 sf   Average Price:  $742,556   Average Days on Market:  111 Most Active Neighborhood in Marvin NC 2008 Firethorne   Years Built:  1999-2002 Number of Sales:  8   Price Range: $615,000 to $950,000   Average Heated Area:  4927 sf   Average Price:  $752,250   Average Days on Market:  125 Schools 2008-09:  Marvin Elementary, Marvin Ridge Middle, Marvin Ridge High Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service Learn more abou... 01/14/2009

The Firethorne Golf and Country Club community is located south of Charlotte and is described by many as the one of the leading Luxury Communities in the Charlotte area. The beautiful rolling hills, perfectly manicured golf course and amenity-laden country club create the perfect backdrop for the finest luxury, custom homes Charlotte has to offer. For home showings at Firethorne or current detailed listings contact: Charlotte Luxury Home Specialist Craig R. LePage at 704-618-2412 Community: Firethorne Country Club Price Range: $600's to $2.6 Million Location: Marvin / South of Charlotte County: Union Community Description: Golf & Country Club Amenities: Golf, Tennis, Pool Home Site Sizes: 0.7 to 1.0 acres Number of Home Sites: Multi-Phase Sq. Ft. Range: 3000 to 8000 Architectural Revie... 09/19/2008

FEATURED LISTINGS The Firethorne Golf and Country Club community is located south of Charlotte and is described by many as the one of the leading Luxury Communities in the Charlotte area. The beautiful rolling hills, perfectly manicured golf course and amenity-laden country club create the perfect backdrop for the finest luxury, custom homes Charlotte has to offer. For home showings at Firethorne or current detailed listings contact: Charlotte Luxury Home Specialist Craig R. LePage at 704-618-2412 Community: Firethorne Country Club Price Range: $600's to $2.6 Million Location: Marvin / South of Charlotte County: Union Community Description: Golf & Country Club   Amenities: Golf, Tennis, Pool   Home Site Sizes: 0.7 to 1.0 acres Number of Home Sites: Multi-Phase Sq. Ft. Range: 3000 to 80... 06/05/2008

FEATURED LISTINGS Marvin Creek is a planned luxury community developed by national builder, Toll Brothers and is located in Waxhaw just 20 minutes from downtown Charlotte. The community offers large home sites, many different home designs and a vast number of amenities for the entire family to enjoy. Fit for a family, Marvin Creek offers the complete planned luxury community experience couple with a strong school system. If you would like to request home showings or detailed listings of Marvin Creek homes, contact Charlotte Luxury Home Specialist Craig R. LePage at 704-618-2412 Community: Marvin Creek Price Range: $500's to $900's Location: Waxhaw / Marvin / South of Charlotte County: Union Community Description: Planned Luxury Family Community   Amenities: Clubhouse, Playground, Tenni... 06/05/2008

Time For Fence Sitters to Jump OffInventories are beginning to drop with builders in the area and sales are starting to improve.  Why is this coming about when the press still talks doom and gloom?  Market forces.  Interest rates have showed signs of creeping up an little bit, and when inventories go down, prices adjust as well.  Speculators of further interest rate declines will notice the reversal and begin buying before they lose the advantage they have been waiting for.As builders inventory from last year fall, their prices will see the normal annual adjustments we have always come to expect in the begining of a new year.  These inventory homes will no longer be in significant competitions with resale homes, and this will begin a gradual shift in what is now a very weighted buyers m... 03/08/2008

The quaint community of Walden Pond has been around as early as 1993.  The MLS says there are 62 homes in this community, that have sold over the years, but I swear when I look at the map I see over 80!The average sales in the last six months is:Sq Ft.: 4854Bed: 4Bath: 3List Price: $847,833Sales Price: $834,166Days on Market: 57Homes have sold as high as $1,125,000 in 2003.  And as low as $273,500 back in 1998.Well there's alot more to this hidden treasure in Marvin (technically Union County because they have not Voluntarily annexed into the Village of Marvin!), then these numbers could ever show you.  For starters get a feel for the neighborhood by watching this slide-show!Slide Show of Walden Pond!If this sounds like a community that would be of interest to you, give me ring, or go to... 06/25/2007

 I went to the Marvin Village meeting tonight, to catch the tail end of how they are dealing with the proposed development from Longview South, LLC.  Well I wish I knew the history for sure, but you could just cut the tension in the air.  At first is was difficult for the town council to get Lonview to commit to a sit down, but they finally did. 2 on 2.  Really it ends up the meeting will just be about the "Rules of Engagement" about how to act at any future meetings.  Boy I hope something gets accomplished.  I have seen what Longview builds, it would be a shame to walk away from the table.  I am sure they will give us some Open spaces! 05/14/2007