Recommended subdivisions near Matthews (Charlotte, Monroe: for sale, real estate, buying a home)

[jennyk9]

Hi all,
Husband and I will be moving down to NC in the next 6-8 months, and are looking to settled down in Matthews, or somewhere no more than a 10-20 minute drive from there. Would anyone be able to give us some ideas for specific subdivisions to look for in that range near Matthews?

Here is what we are looking for:
Homes in the $110,000-$150,000 range
"family" areas- a fair amount of kids
Good school district

We have relatives in Matthews, which is why that it kind of a base location, but have looked into Indian Trail, Mint Hill, Monroe, etc... Would probably want to head east of Matthews rather than closer to Charlotte, if possible.

Thanks to all for some first-hand knowledge of the area!

Jenny

[morethanmyself]

Since this is pretty much the criteria we had when we were looking, I can make a few suggestions. In this price range your choice for schools is a bit limited, the best option near Matthews that I found were houses zoned for Crown Point and Mint Hill Middle, they all seem also to be zoned for East Mecklenburg High, which greatschools.net doesn't give a very good rating for, but that's a long way off for us, so we decided we'd deal with it when we got there. The neighborhoods we pretty much focused on that met our criteria (prices up to $150K, good schools, nice neighborhoods):

Habersham
Suburban Woods
Olde Creek
Ashley Farms
Forest Ridge
Forest Park
Wood Hollow

We also liked Callaway Forest, Callaway Plantation, and Glenwood Manor, but they're zoned for Piney Grove Elementary, which just wasn't one of my top choices for schools.

If you go to Charlotte NC real estate, Charlotte NC homes for sale, Relocating to Charlotte NC and pick area 3, there's a place where you can search just by subdivision.

HTH and if you have any questions, feel free to PM me, we're in the process of buying a house in Habersham right now so it's all very fresh in my mind, lol.

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by morethanmyself

Since this is pretty much the criteria we had when we were looking, I can make a few suggestions. In this price range your choice for schools is a bit limited, the best option near Matthews that I found were houses zoned for Crown Point and Mint Hill Middle, they all seem also to be zoned for East Mecklenburg High, which greatschools.net doesn't give a very good rating for, but that's a long way off for us, so we decided we'd deal with it when we got there. The neighborhoods we pretty much focused on that met our criteria (prices up to $150K, good schools, nice neighborhoods):

Habersham
Suburban Woods
Olde Creek
Ashley Farms
Forest Ridge
Forest Park
Wood Hollow

We also liked Callaway Forest, Callaway Plantation, and Glenwood Manor, but they're zoned for Piney Grove Elementary, which just wasn't one of my top choices for schools.

If you go to Charlotte NC real estate, Charlotte NC homes for sale, Relocating to Charlotte NC and pick area 3, there's a place where you can search just by subdivision.

HTH and if you have any questions, feel free to PM me, we're in the process of buying a house in Habersham right now so it's all very fresh in my mind, lol.

Hey! Didn't realize you had chosen Habersham after that day you told me you were going to go see it Congrats! I think you will like that area a lot.

Good job sharing all you learned in your search with this new poster!

[McHumkin]

My husband and I are in the process of buying a home in Glenwood Manor subdivision. We are moving from Virginia and buying our first home. We really want to live in a friendly, safe neighborhood with families with young kids (we are both in our early 30s and plan to start our own soon!). My sister lives in Charlotte so I am familiar with that area but not so much Matthews. Do you think its a good choice for us? We also are in the 130-150 price range so were limited in our search. Thanks!

[aarononymous]

Mybe look into Love Homes Laurel Creek subdivision? Indian Trail location.
lovehomesnc.com

[jennyk9]

Thanks (belated) for the help, morethanmyself! We had to put moving plans on hold this fall, but now are more seriously looking into it again. I will indeed be checking into these subdivisions.

Anyone else have a neighborhood they really like? Thanks!

Jenny

[McHumkin]

Thanks. My husband I ended up buying in Matthews and really like it. Our neighbhorhood is affordable and quiet. We are close to everything. I think we made a great decision and will love it here. Good luck jennyk9 moving!!

[jennyk9]

Congrats McHumkin- did you wind up finding a place with lots of families?

I am a little nervous in anticipation of selling our home (this is our first home), and then house hunting, job hunting, etc, from 700 miles away. I can't wait til all is said and done!

Anyone have any stories of moving from the north to Charlotte, and how it went for you? Thanks

Jenny

[McHumkin]

Thanks Jennyk9! We are very happy with our choice. Our neighborhood does have some families with younger children, some with teenagers and some retired. I've met a few of the neighbors and they seem nice. It's very diverse which we like.

My husband and I love Charlotte. He is from up north (mass.) and I'm from down here. It's got a great combo for notherners and southerners.

Good luck selling your home!

[stephie1243]

Does anyone know much about Habersham subdivision in Matthews, NC? If you have any info, please help!