Looking for insight on Concord NC (Charlotte, Kannapolis: renting, houses, theater)
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Currently renting a home in Birkdale Village in Huntersville. We have been house hunting since June with little luck at a price point that meets our family needs. We love, love, love the area.
We recently started house hunting in Concord and found a development we like - David Weekly Christenbury Wood.
We have several questions -
How noisey is the race track? Do race fans general stick to the area around the track during races? How often is the track used?
How long does it take to drive to the airport during rush hour?
Other then the Concord Mills Mall area what other shopping and dining options are there?
How is crime?
If you live or lived there would you do it again? Why?
How are the schools - Cox Mill Elem, Harris Middle and Cox Mill HS? Any good/bad experiences?
Any thing else you think might be helpful in making a decision would be great.
Excellent schools. Next year, Harris will be about half the size when a new middle school opens on the other side of 85.
We like several restaurants in Kannapolis, like the Stone Cottage.
Sorry, I am not a big shopper. We live further out, so I can't help with your other questions. But, we absolutely love living in this area.
How noisey is the race track? Do race fans general stick to the area around the track during races? How often is the track used?
There are only a couple major races each year, plus a couple large auto shows. There are a lot of other events, but I'd say major traffic is maybe 6 or so times per year-- even then, it's not always so bad except for the two big races. Concord Mills traffic is going to have a MUCH bigger impact on you than race traffic.
How long does it take to drive to the airport during rush hour?
We live further away and it rarely takes my husband more than 45 min.
Other then the Concord Mills Mall area what other shopping and dining options are there?
Afton Village (by Kannapolis Parkway) - On one side of 85 there's a Target, Best Buy, etc. on the other side a few restaurants and the YMCA
Downtown Concord - a couple sandwich/coffee shops and 1 or 2 nice restaurants, antique stores and a couple blocks of little shops
Also, you're close to the university area, there are a TON of restaurants by Mallard Creek and JW Clay... there's a little pond there and off the top of my head I can think of Sushi, Italian, Upscale American, wine shops, etc.
Cannon Village/Kannapolis - One great upscale restaurant, a wine bistro with tapas on the outskirts, & a small Italian casual/deli. Not a lot of shops, but there is a really cool old single screen theater that usually shows kids movies
If you live or lived there would you do it again? Why?
I don't live in Concord but go there a lot for shops & dining.... and so does everyone else apparently! Honestly, the traffic can be so bad right near the mall that my husband and I frequently say "thank GOD we don't live here!". On the other hand, you're going to be super close to everything and if you love the houses traffic may not be such a huge deal. Also, it may be better coming/going to 85 to go over to Mallard Creek instead of going right past the mall. I'm sure that living there you will figure out which times & roads are the worst and be able to avoid them!
[quote=JanuaryGirl;16415470]How noisey is the race track? Do race fans general stick to the area around the track during races? How often is the track used?
There are only a couple major races each year, plus a couple large auto shows. There are a lot of other events, but I'd say major traffic is maybe 6 or so times per year-- even then, it's not always so bad except for the two big races. Concord Mills traffic is going to have a MUCH bigger impact on you than race traffic.
I agree with above. When we 1st moved out here I was thinking what in the world did we do but 10 years later I love it - you figure out the short cuts and avoid the race and mall at that time
How long does it take to drive to the airport during rush hour?
We live further away and it rarely takes my husband more than 45 min.
I takes me 25 mins on a good day day (summer when school is out )to 40 mins again you can find short cuts and back roads
Other then the Concord Mills Mall area what other shopping and dining options are there?
Afton Village (by Kannapolis Parkway) - On one side of 85 there's a Target, Best Buy, etc. on the other side a few restaurants and the YMCA
Downtown Concord - a couple sandwich/coffee shops and 1 or 2 nice restaurants, antique stores and a couple blocks of little shops
Also, you're close to the university area, there are a TON of restaurants by Mallard Creek and JW Clay... there's a little pond there and off the top of my head I can think of Sushi, Italian, Upscale American, wine shops, etc.
Cannon Village/Kannapolis - One great upscale restaurant, a wine bistro with tapas on the outskirts, & a small Italian casual/deli. Not a lot of shops, but there is a really cool old single screen theater that usually shows kids movies
I agree with all above
If you live or lived there would you do it again? Why?
I don't live in Concord but go there a lot for shops & dining.... and so does everyone else apparently! Honestly, the traffic can be so bad right near the mall that my husband and I frequently say "thank GOD we don't live here!". On the other hand, you're going to be super close to everything and if you love the houses traffic may not be such a huge deal. Also, it may be better coming/going to 85 to go over to Mallard Creek instead of going right past the mall. I'm sure that living there you will figure out which times & roads are the worst and be able to avoid them!
I love it - the schools in Cabarrus are great so are the lower taxes. Yes there will be traffic around the mall but you get to know the good times to go and bad as well as finding short cuts. i dont know the subdivision you are describing though
I would say visit the sub division at week ends and if time permits after school/work that way you will get the feel for a family atmosphere
I don't live to far from the subdivision. My in laws looked at those houses as well when they were house hunting.
I think that in the morning and after school there will be alot of traffic along Cox Mill Road.
You will have more issues with mall traffic than race traffic. You will hear the races (but like a PP said that's only 2 a year). You will also hear noise from the dirt track.
The schools are good and highly rated.
There is also Northlake Mall that is not far for shopping and restaurants around there.
How long does it take to drive to the airport during rush hour?
We live further away and it rarely takes my husband more than 45 min.
I takes me 25 mins on a good day day (summer when school is out )to 40 mins again you can find short cuts and back roads
I'm assuming you mean Concord Regional?
No I mean CLT - it takes me about 25 mins on a good day (leaving before 645am when school is out) via the 485 exit on 85 (I'm a little south of Concord Mills Exit)
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No I mean CLT - it takes me about 25 mins on a good day (leaving before 645am when school is out) via the 485 exit on 85 (I'm a little south of Concord Mills Exit)
But the question was concerning the drive in rush hour, & let's assume that school is in session, since that's the majority of the year.
The area is good. We too lived over in Huntersville(twice) and moved back to Cabarrus County both times. We don't live near the mall area but it seems that there is alot of nice subdivisions. I think you will be pleased because the schools are better. Good Luck!
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