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Davidson is lovely, lovely town. The presence of the college adds a lot, I think. And the commute to the airport is quite easy, with some backroads that can get you around traffic.
I haven't been to Waxhaw since 1998, so better not comment there since A LOT has changed!
You can chck out Villages of Rosedale in Huntersville also. It's a little below your price range but the houses are nice and run about 3000 sq feet average. The development borders Torrence creek elementary which my sons goes to and loves. Really convienent to everything also.
Good luck in your search..
I agree with Mark H... Love Rosedale! He's the best neighbor, too!!! And the commute would be quicker than Monteith because it's right off exit 23, the exit before all the traffic backs up heading north out of Charlotte.
Heard the commute is bad from the south into Charlotte but honestly don't know. Seems like the south has also experienced a lot of appreciation and the Huntersville area is still building. We're getting shopping in around the corner and more housing, I hope it adds to property values...
I've got basically the same dilemma in front of me now that I'm on the home stretch of my home search (only bump it out 10 miles each way).
I'm looking at the northern section of Waxhaw (near Waxhaw-Marvin Road) vs. the eastern outreaches of Davidson (near Shearer's Road).
Each seems to be similar 9-mile distance from the respective "cool" areas - Waxhaw near Ballantyne and Davidson near Birkdale. I'll admit a preference for Ballantyne over Birkdale for what I know so far.
Each has its issues with traffic (485 from 77 to Johnston Road in the south - 77 in the north). I'm commuting to the airport primarily, so Waxhaw would appear to be a little closer, although they're both pretty similar distances according to MapQuest. Hopefully once the northwest section of 485 is complete (supposed to be this year?) that would even the commute out even more.
Taxes in this case are actually cheaper in the area of Davidson that I'm looking since its just barely over the Iredell County line and not in the city of Davidson, while the area I'm looking at in Waxhaw is just barely in the city of Waxhaw - so despite the Union County taxes, the dual rate bumps it up to 0.97%.
The community I'm looking at in Davidson provides more land than the community in Wahaw ... to the tune of 0.8 acre or greater in Davidson to 0.3 acres in the Waxhaw community.
Why am I listing this? Not sure ... just thinking out loud and to let you know you have company in the confusion department. I'll also be happy to take any advice directed at your question and try to use it for my own benefit.
Davidson is a wonderful community, with the advantage of still having that small town charm in a location that is not to far from any type of shopping. Which community are you looking at? There are some wonderful new communities in and around that area close to the Iredell county line. I live around that area and I love it. There is still some farm land around (at least for now) and Davidson is so charming. Let me know if I can be of any assistance to you in this area.
We will be moving into Rosedale community shortly. We have been watching this community grow for the past 3 years -- have been living in the apartment complex close by. We decided to buy a resale since the prices of new homes seem to be much higher than the resale.
We are working with CharlotteAgent -- He has been exceptional.
You both should be getting sales commissions from Centex -- the amount of information you have posted is great.
We will be moving into Rosedale community shortly. We have been watching this community grow for the past 3 years -- have been living in the apartment complex close by. We decided to buy a resale since the prices of new homes seem to be much higher than the resale.
We are working with CharlotteAgent -- He has been exceptional.
You both should be getting sales commissions from Centex -- the amount of information you have posted is great.
I like the commission idea..
Congratulations on your new home! Make sure you tell us when you move in so we can have an official 'trash your new house party'
Sure BYOB and meet at the pool... not the neighborhood pool either
Thanks for the kind words njreddy!!
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I agree with Mark H...
Looks good!
