Newcomer Guide to Charlotte Area for Useful Information & Services (credit, house)

[ewellsie]

Would this property be considered unincorporated or not?

Fire District:
00-CITY OF CHARLOTTE
Account Type:
INDIVIDUAL
Municipality:
1-CHARLOTTE


That is what's listed on the deed document.

[SunnyKayak]

Trmaoy
This probably one of the worst links for information I provide on this site.
Because it a pdf file!!!!! (I hate pdf far as web browsing.)

Any review you gotta take with grain of salt and pretty much visit the schools and see what goes on.
If you want the real numbers go to this site and I will warn you it organized horribly because it has the whole state.
I would go to the charmeck school link above first figure which schools in areas you like then go thru this list and find them and it will tell you what exactly kind of bad behavior is going on in that school.
PDF page 36
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/...olviolence.pdf

For true raw numbers you also might have to dig on this site or the charloote mecklenburg site listed above
Reports and Statistics

Both High Schools in North Meck made the Newsweek top 1300 high schools so someone paying attention in class.
North Mecklenburg was ranked 160
Hopewell High was ranked 336
America's Top Public High Schools - Newsweek America's Best High Schools - MSNBC.com&

[flyingscotsman]

Originally Posted by ewellsie

Would this property be considered unincorporated or not?

Fire District:
00-CITY OF CHARLOTTE
Account Type:
INDIVIDUAL
Municipality:
1-CHARLOTTE


That is what's listed on the deed document.

With out knowing the actual address, cannot confirm but the info you posted is in the city of Charlotte so tax would be 1.29.

Fire District:
24-STEELE CREEK #2
Special District:
FIRE SERVICE A
Account Type:
INDIVIDUAL
Municipality:
0-MECKLENBURG COUNTY-UNINCORP

As you can see mine reads "0-MECKLENBURG COUNTY-UNINCORP"

[flyingscotsman]

Originally Posted by ewellsie

Can anyone give me more information on insurance rates for houses in the Charlotte/Mecklenburg area?

Like what's the average cost for a 3/2 home? A general range of numbers would be fine.

Also, are there are any other monthly/yearly fees that need to be considered in a house payment spreadsheet? Waste disposal, etc.

Obviously HOA's if those apply, but any others that are mandatory?

For a 200K new build in Mecklenburg Approx $550 for insurance.

If you are unicorporated you may have to pay for waste, I pay $60 a quarter.

[ewellsie]

Originally Posted by flyingscotsman

With out knowing the actual address, cannot confirm but the info you posted is in the city of Charlotte so tax would be 1.29.

Fire District:
24-STEELE CREEK #2
Special District:
FIRE SERVICE A
Account Type:
INDIVIDUAL
Municipality:
0-MECKLENBURG COUNTY-UNINCORP

As you can see mine reads "0-MECKLENBURG COUNTY-UNINCORP"

Gotcha, thanks.

[SunnyKayak]

Thanks for the compliments Ill try to add information as I see fit especially common questions asked in these threads.

Location of Subdivisons in Charlotte




More Things to do in Charlotte area

Cowan's Ford Wildlife Refuge
Cowan's Ford Wildlife Refuge
Past Rural Hill and another farm with strutting peacocks. The refuge is home to deer, ospreys, coyotes and more. An observation deck overlooks two man-made ponds. Take binoculars for a closer look at the osprey nest in a nearby power-line tower. Recent visitors saw wild turkeys walking along the road like hitchhikers. 2329 Neck Road, Huntersville. Free. 704-875-1391;

Rural Hill
www.ruralhill.net. 1760 homestead of John and Violet Davidson. The 265-acre site has walking trails, farm animals (including long-haired highland cattle and calves) and 11 historic and reconstructed buildings. The nearby Rural Hill Burying Ground has graves dating back to 1818. 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. $3-$5. Call for reservations: 704-875-3113;

Carolinas Aviation Museum --You'll see helicopters, tanks, commercial and military aircraft. 4108 Minuteman Way, near the airport. $5-$8. 704-359-8442; www.carolinasaviation.org.

Carolina Renaissance Festival a medieval amusement park, a 10-stage theater, a 20-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure!
Welcome to Royal Faires: Carolina

Lazy 5 ranch privately owned exotic animal drive thru park that offers a 3.5 mile safari through the gently sloping pasturelands Lazy5Ranch

Carrigan Farms
This 120-acre farm offers fresh fruits and vegetables (including strawberry picking in-season), a beautiful quarry for special events, educational tours and hayrides. 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville. 704-664-1450. www.carriganfarms.com.

Charlotte Museum of History
Discover how earlier Charlotteans lived includes the city’s oldest dwelling, dating back to 1774
3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte. 704-568-1774. www.charlottemuseum.org

McIntyre Historic Site
McIntyre is the site of the Battle of the Hornets’ Nest in October 1780 as well as the site of gold mining during the 19th century
The only Revolutionary War battleground that is still undisturbed in Mecklenburg County,
4125 McIntyre Avenue Charlotte, NC 28216 704-875-1391.

St. Mary's Chapel
Nestled beneath the trees in an urban oasis, St. Mary's Chapel was originally on the campus of Thompson Orphanage and dates back to 1892. Today it stands in Thompson Park, which also features a gazebo and a Vietnam Veterans Memorial. www.stmaryschapel.com (broken link).

Queen’s Landing
Two Mississippi paddle wheeler replicas – the Catawba Queen and Catawba Belle – sit at this entertainment center equipped with bumper boats, mini golf, tennis courts, musical entertainment, a floating dock bar and two restaurants.
1459 River Highway (N.C. 150), Mooresville. 704-663-2628. www.queenslanding.com.

Amazing Maize Maze
Winds through a cornfield, providing a fun and educational experience for kids and adults alike. Rural Hill Farm. 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. 704-875-3113. www.americanmaze.com/ruralhill.htm (broken link).



So You think you can Dance or want to Dance like the stars

Dance Studio and related information
Dance Instruction in Charlotte Sports & Recreation on Citysearch


Charlotte Area Churches
Charlotte churches - Find a church in Charlotte North Carolina



Special Events
Charlotte Shout 2007 A month-long celebration of art, culture, entertainment, & culinary excellence. September

http://charlotte st pats daySt. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival. March,

http://www.ruralhillfarm.org Loch Norman Highland Games. April,

http://www.greekorthodoxclt.org (broken link) Yiasou Greek Festival. September

http://ifest.uncc.edu UNC Charlotte’s International Festival. September.

http://www.novellofestival.netNovello Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library festival to hear book authors, in October

Food Lion Speed Street: Charlotte, NC Charlotte Speed Street Uptown In May Great Racing Vendors, Drivers, and Music

2007 PrideCharlotte Event Central Charlotte Gay Pride Festival in August

http://www.queenscup.orgQueens Cup Steeplechase April,

http://www.wachoviachampionship.comThe Wachovia Championship PGA tournament May

http://www.justswimmac.org Charlotte Ultraswim June

Lowes Foods Taste of Charlotte | Home Taste Of Charlotte wide selection of various restaurants uptown event with music in May or June

[SunnyKayak]

Get a Job Charlotte Job and employment information

Charlotte area jobs and how much do they pay?
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North Carolina Job Labor Information
The Employment Security Commission of North Carolina

North Carolina Career Planning, Training & Placement Services
JobLink Career Centers | North Carolina Department of Commerce

Employment Profile North Carolina
America's Career InfoNet: State Profile

other places to look for work & employment in Charlotte North Carolina

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Workforce Development Board local workforce development board
DVRS - Home Page Vocational Rehabiltation promote employment and independence for people with disabilities
SupportWorks - Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, NC
Urban League of the Central Carolina's Urban Ministries Foster economic self-sufficiency through professional and personal development, marketable skills and gainful employment

Work Ministry - North Carolina Job Support Groups Faith Base Jobs

ESC NC Individual Services: Job Fairs Job Fairs

Charlotte JobSpot - jobs in Charlotte, NC, job advice, job podcasts, recruiter information, human resources and more! Job Fairs

charlotte jobs classifieds - craigslist

Charlotte Jobs Guide at Jobs.net Charlotte area jobs

City of Charlotte and County of Mecklenburg, NC goverment jobs
North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety goverment jobs
State Government Job Opportunities - from the NC Office of State Personnel
Town of Huntersville, NC goverment jobs
Union County (broken link) - Monroe, NC

Here are list of some employers there all kind of buisnesses in the Charlotte area
this list below is only example of some of the larger employers.

Ameritrust Mortgage - Charlotte, NC
Bank of America - Charlotte, NC
Duke Energy - Charlotte, NC
Family Dollar Stores - HQ in Matthews, NC
Goodrich - HQ in Charlotte, NC
Lowe's - HQ in Mooresville, NC
Nucor - HQ in Charlotte, NC
Piedmont Natural Gas - Charlotte, NC
Presbyterian Healthcare - Charlotte, NC
SPX Corporation (broken link) - HQ in Charlotte, NC
Wachovia Bank - Charlotte, NC
http://www.carlisle.com/ Carlisle HQ Charlotte NC
Sonic Automotive, Inc. HQ Charlotte NC
Lance - Home Page HQ Charlotte, NC
Carolinas HealthCare System Charlotte NC
Harris Teeter - Your Neighborhood Food Market Matthews NC
Solectron - Careers (broken link) Charlotte area
BellSouth Careers - Working at BellSouth Charlotte area
IBM - Jobs at IBM Charlotte NC
Royal & SunAlliance - Careers Charlotte area
Allstate offers many careers and internships Charlotte area
Freightliner LLC - Job Search Charlotte area
Corning, Incorporated – Careers Charlotte area
CommScope ::: (broken link) Charlotte area
Pharr Yarns, LLC HQ Mcadenville NC
Celanese Career Portal Charlotte area
REA : Employment (broken link) Charlotte area

[PrecociousJewel]

This is great information! thanks SunnyKayak.

[robz]

great thread

[shefixit]

Sunny .... you're a blessing to all of us who are in the planning stages of relocating to NC! Thank you, thank you