Callonwood in Stallings NC Real Estate Market Report—2011 Mid-Year Review Combine a great location near downtown Matthews NC, easy access to I-485, and low Union County property taxes and you’ll know why Callonwood is such a popular neighborhood.  Located in Stallings NC, Callonwood offers a variety of housing styles and price ranges, including townhomes.  Community amenities include a swim club, walking trails, a playground and sports fields.   Callonwood Real Estate Market Comparison A detailed comparison of the 2011 year-to-date real estate market in Callonwood can be found in the tables below.  What can Callonwood buyers and sellers learn from these statistics? The single family market in Callonwood is showing improvement over the past two years with both the median sales price and ... 09/07/2011

Kerry Greens in Stallings NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update Kerry Greens is a small, affordable neighborhood in Stallings NC just a few miles from an interchange with I-485 and historic downtown Matthews NC.  Kerry Greens is a great place to find small ranches and the neighborhood has two-story homes as well.  Kerry Greens residents have access to a community pool. How did the 2010 real estate market in Kerry Greens compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace. Five homes sold in 2010 compared with 8 in 2009.  Kerry Greens Real Estate Market Comparison The median sales price in Kerry Greens was stable between 2009 and 2010 but the median home square footage increased 25% in 2010.  This means that Ke... 08/26/2011

Chestnut Oaks in Stallings NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update Click here for an update to the 2011 real estate market in Chestnut Oaks. If you like bungalow-style homes and big front porches with gingerbread trim, visit Chestnut Oaks in Stallings NC.  This neighborhood of single family home and townhomes is nearly complete but does have some new construction.  The Chestnut Oaks location is very conveniently located adjacent to Austin Village with its new Harris Teeter grocery, shops, a pharmacy, a day care and offices. How did the 2010 real estate market in Chestnut Oaks compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace. Thirteen single family homes sold in 2010 compared with 11 in 2009.  Chestnut Oaks ha... 08/07/2011

Shannamara--A Golf Course Community in Stallings NC Let me take you on a video tour of a great Charlotte NC neighborhood.  Shannamara is a golf course community located in Stallings NC, just outside the small towns of Matthews and Mint Hill.  You'll find that Shannamara has a Matthews mailing address. This 700+ home neighborhood was built by several custom and semi-custom home builders.  Shannamara's lots are wooded and range in size from a third acre to over a half acre.  Most homes are full brick giving the neighborhood an elegant look. Shannamara has an active homeowners association.  Residents can enjoy a newly expanded and renovated clubhouse, a swimming pool with waterslide and spash pad wading pool, a playground and tennis courts.  Homeowners fees are very reasonable because the ... 08/04/2011

“Discover Stallings” is a Rich Resource for Stallings NC Residents and Newcomers Know your town and shop local.  This could be the slogan of the new website called Discover Stallings.  Created by the Town of Stallings, the website offers tidbits about Stallings NC events and history as well as a list of local businesses.  The purpose of the website is to identify and promote current businesses in the town as well as promote increased business and commercial development. Although I’ve lived in Stallings for almost ten years,  I learned quite a bit from the Discover Stallings website.  Here are a few tidbits… Stallings is now the third largest town in Union County NC. Stallings was incorporated in 1975 but the area’s history goes back to the early 1900s when two Stallings brothers bought ... 07/29/2011

Stallings NC Real Estate Market Report—April-June 2011 With three I-485 interchanges adjoining the town, Stallings NC is one of the most conveniently located of Union County’s small towns.  Stallings has a variety of neighborhoods from two golf course communities in the northern part of town to neotraditional neighborhoods where everyone has a front porch to townhome communities. The number of sales in Stallings increased 71.4% in the second quarter while the median sales price dropped slightly to $194,000.  Median days on market more than doubled from April to June 2011. What do the second quarter 2011 numbers mean for Stallings NC buyers and sellers? Sellers in Stallings may find market prices stabilizing as median prices have not changed much since 2009.  Buyers for properties in Sta... 07/10/2011

Find Fresh Produce Every Day in Stallings NC I live in Stallings NC.  There’s a lot to like about living in Stallings.  It’s a small quiet town that’s about half suburban and half country.  It has a great location where Union County NC meets Mecklenburg County NC. Because there are four interchanges with I-485 adjacent to the town, I have easy access to South Charlotte or the University area.  The towns of Matthews NC and Mint Hill NC with their community festivals and shopping are Stallings’ neighbors. What I like best about summertime living in Stallings is that I can buy fresh, locally grown produce every day.  There are two produce stands in Stallings, one on each side of Highway 74, which bisects the town.  You’ll find McClain’s at 15732 Idlewild Road in the northern part of Stalli... 05/29/2011

Fairhaven in Stallings NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update Click here for an update to the 2011 real estate market in Fairhaven. Fairhaven is located a bit off the beaten path in Stallings NC giving the neighborhood a rural setting.  Shopping and two interchanges with I-485 are nearby, however, allowing a country feel with city conveniences.  In 2010, there was a transition in the neighborhood from Lennar Builders to M/I Homes.  New construction continues to  account for most of the activity in the neighborhood. How did the 2010 real estate market in Fairhaven compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace.  Twenty two single family homes sold in the neighborhood in 2010 compared with 39 in 2009.  Fairh... 05/28/2011

Emerald Lake in Stallings NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update Click here for an update to the 2011 real estate market in Emerald Lake. Picture your next home with views of a beautiful golf course.  If this is your vision, you will want to take a look at Emerald Lake in Stallings NC where the Emerald Lake golf course winds through the neighborhood.  Custom and semi-custom brick and stone luxury homes give Emerald Lake a lot of appeal.  The neighborhood location is ideal.  A community shopping center with grocery store, gas station, and restaurants is nearby.  An interchange with I-485 is within two miles of Emerald Lake making access to Charlotte workplaces and amenities easy. How did the 2010 real estate market in Emerald Lake compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table b... 04/23/2011

Stallings NC Real Estate Market Report—January-March 2011 Fourteen single family homes sold in Stallings NC during the first quarter of 2011.  The median sales price increased 1.1% over the median price in 2010 and 3.3% over the prices in 2009.  Days on market dropped 12.9% in the first quarter.  Only two Stallings townhomes sold from January to March 2011.  The median sales price remained the same as the 2010 median sales price.  Median days on market for these townhomes dropped 50%. What do the first quarter 2011 numbers mean for Stallings buyers and sellers? Pricing for Stallings NC sellers is increasing slightly or holding steady over 2010 pricing.    Buyers for properties in Stallings may have more confidence in a local market that appears to be holding its value. Single Family Hom... 04/08/2011

Stallings NC Homes for Sale--5408 Macroom Court in Shannamara is Sold! A beautiful home with a backyard pool at 5408 Macroom Court just sold in the Shannamara subdivision.  Shannamara is a golf course community of approximately 700 homes located at the Union/Mecklenburg County lines in Stallings NC.  Shannamara has great access to I-485 as it is located halfway between the interchanges at Idlewild and Lawyers Roads. Learn more about the Shannamara real estate market:  Shannamara in Stallings NC--2010 Real Estate Market Update. Want to see other Shannamara homes for sale?  Are you thinking of selling your Shannamara home? Shannamara Homes for Sale Click here to see Shannamara homes for sale. Ever wonder what your Shannamara home is worth? Click here to receive a free market evaluation. C... 03/21/2011

Stallings NC Homes for Sale--620 Gelderland Drive If you are looking for a townhome in a small community with a fabulous location, consider 620 Gelderland Drive in Arlington Downs.  This townhome complex is located just inside Union County NC a few minutes from historic downtown Matthews NC.  You can enjoy low Union County taxes plus great access to I-485 and all the amenities and shopping of Matthews and South Charlotte. A pretty front porch welcomes you to this wonderful townhome.  You'll enjoy quiet privacy in this end unit that is tucked away at the back of the complex. Find two bedrooms with a loft and two and one-half baths in this unit.This home is not a typical boxy townhome. Windows on three sides of the unit create a bright and sunny interior and the feel of a single family ho... 03/19/2011

Shannamara in Stallings NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update Click here for an update to the 2011 real estate market in Shannamara. Shannamara is a large golf course community in Stallings NC.  The neighborhood has a mix of production and custom-built homes built from the 1990s until about 2005.  Most of the homes have full brick exteriors or brick fronts.  Lot sizes are generous with beautiful wooded backyards and golf course views.  Shannamara is located off Stevens Mill Road within a mile or two of two interchanges with I-485.  Community shopping and restaurants are nearby. How did the 2010 real estate market in Shannamara compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marketplace.  The 2010 real estate market in... 02/03/2011

Grand Asia Market Comes to Stallings NC Stallings NC is a small southern town.  Country to the core.  If you want something to eat, you’re most likely to find barbecue and slaw or fried fish and hushpuppies.  Or perhaps some fast food out on the Boulevard. Now there’s an alternative to our familiar southern foods.  The Grand Asia Market just opened at Potters Square in Stallings.  Part grocery store and part restaurant, Grand Asia offers foods not typically found anywhere in Charlotte.  A former Winn Dixie store has been remodeled to house a huge variety of Asian foodstuffs, seafood and meats, and produce. A cloud of red lanterns welcomes visitors who step inside the market doors.  The brightly lit interior includes an eat-in restaurant straight ahead and shelves of all manner of noodle... 01/15/2011

Callonwood in Stallings NC—2010 Real Estate Market Update Callonwood is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Stallings NC.  Located off Pleasant Plains Road just into Union County NC, the neighborhood is a few miles from historic downtown Matthews NC.  An interchange with I-485 nearby makes all of South Charlotte reasonably accessible. Construction in Callonwood is nearly complete.  Orleans Builder is still building new homes in the $300,000+ price point.  Callonwood includes both single family homes and townhomes.  The neighborhood includes a beautiful pool amenity center, walking trails and playing fields. How did the 2010 real estate market in Callonwood compare with the 2009 market in the neighborhood?  The table below shows median values for several characteristics of the marke... 01/07/2011

Stallings NC Real Estate Market Report—Year 2010 How did the Stallings NC real estate market fare during 2010 and how did 2010 market activity compare with 2009 and 2008? The tables below compare the Stallings NC real estate market for years 2008 through 2010.  95 single family homes and 10 townhomes closed in Stallings in 2010.  The highest priced single family home sale was $410,000.  The highest priced townhome sale was $148,000.  Median days on the market jumped for  both single family homes and townhomes.  The median list to sale ratio in 2010 was 96% for single family homes and 93% for townhomes. Single Family Homes in Stallings NC The median sales price in Stallings was down 13.3% from 2008 but up 2.1% between 2009 and 2010.  The number of homes sold decreased each year between 2... 01/06/2011

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Stonewood in Stallings NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile Stonewood is a small neighborhood in Stallings NC.  It’s the perfect neighborhood for someone who wants to be close to I-485 and the shopping and community activities of historic Matthews NC.  The neighborhood also appeals to those who want to live in a community without a homeowners association. Located off Potters Road, Stonewood was built in the late 1990s.  You can find ranches or two-story homes in the neighborhood.  They range in size from approximately 1300 square feet to over 2000 square foot.  Stonewood homes include two-car garages. Stonewood exteriors are vinyl.   Some have brick accents.  The homes have wooded settings with many mature trees in the neighborhood. A new community shopping center called Austin Vi... 12/30/2010

Stallings NC Home Sales and Best Buys-December 2010 Update This is a summary of home sales transactions in Stallings NC in the last month.  It includes statistics on closed listings, properties that have gone under contract, and current best buys.  Best buys are those properties that have had the greatest price reductions in the past two weeks on a percentage basis. Properties under contract are the best indicators of the current Stallings NC real estate market as these are properties recently chosen for purchase.  Closed transactions represent the marketplace of 30 to 90 days ago.  The tables below show an increase in the median and average sales price for "under contract" properties versus those that have closed in the last month.  The list-to-sale ration of closed transactions remain... 12/17/2010