Interested in moving to Concord (Raleigh, Huntersville: townhouse, to buy, property tax)

[Fresca99]

I lived in the Raleigh area for 17 years and am ready for a change of venue. Thinking of relocating to Concord, Indian Trail, Matthews, or Belmont. I am not familiar with Belmont and would appreciate any feedback on the area. I am a single woman in her 40s looking to buy a townhouse or small home.

[NewHomesCarolinas]

Hi Fresca99, All the locations you mentioned are great. I know Concord, indian Trail and Matthews well but not Belmont. I do know that the taxes are higher in Gaston county. If you like the Concord area, I would also consider Harrisburg. It is a great town and now with 485 complete, it is much more easy to get around. Mint Hill is also a great town that is next to Matthews.

I would consider all these places. Where will you be working?

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by NewHomesCarolinas

Hi Fresca99, All the locations you mentioned are great. I know Concord, indian Trail and Matthews well but not Belmont. I do know that the taxes are higher in Gaston county. If you like the Concord area, I would also consider Harrisburg. It is a great town and now with 485 complete, it is much more easy to get around. Mint Hill is also a great town that is next to Matthews.

I would consider all these places. Where will you be working?

I'd suggest that you compare property costs. If a property in Belmont costs less than a comparable property in one of the other locations wouldn't the property tax rate not be an issue?

[Fresca99]

I hope to be working in the Concord area. It is important to be close to a lot of activities and shopping.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by Fresca99

I hope to be working in the Concord area. It is important to be close to a lot of activities and shopping.

If you work in Concord you probably wouldn't want to live in Belmont but it doesn't hurt to check it out in case the job is closer to Belmont.

[silverstreak02]

Concord isn't bad. Wife and I have lived in Concord since 2012 after living in Mooresville. Since 85 was completed 4 lanes until Hwy 73, we've had zero traffic issues, and now that 485 is complete, a trip to Huntersville is just about 10 minutes from our home.

Downtown Concord has started doing Food Truck Friday, which is kinda cool and they have a lot of people down on Union Street having a good time in the community. If you're into giving yourself a headache and hypertension, you can go to Concord Mills on a Saturday afternoon, and of course the Speedway has stuff going on throughout the summer and several times throughout the remainder of the year if you like auto racing.