Starmount Neighborhood in Charlotte

Starmount neighborhood in Charlotte was developed by Charles Ervin in the late 1950's. Although Starmount was planned in the 1950's the neighborhood was not constructed until the 1960's. Starmount was constructed by Ervin's construction company and covers 566 acres of Charlotte. Many of the homes in the neighborhood are ranch style homes that use true pine wood and have brick exteriors. The Starmount neighborhood doesn't have the prestige of other Charlotte areas like Myers Park or Dilworth but the homes are sturdy and well-established. The neighborhood focuses more on practicality than luxury. It is considered a middle class neighborhood and the average income for Starmount residents is $50,000. Starmount is located in the South Boulevard area in Charlotte.

Starmount neighborhood is a large and safe community with lots of mature trees and large spacious lots. Very little traffic comes through Starmount neighborhood and it is one of the more quiet communities in Charlotte. Another great thing about the neighborhood is the diversity. A large demographic of different cultures all live together in Starmount. There is a large Latino population in Starmount that has established dozens of businesses. One of the more popular businesses in Starmount that attracts residents from all over the city is Manifest Discs. The business is one of the largest record stores in the city. The shop has new and used Discs, vinyl records, t-shirt, and magazines. Other businesses of note located in Starmount are Best China, Capriccio Pizza, Hackers Bar & Grille, Harrigan's Gourmet Deli, Luigi's Super Subs, and Sushi 101.

The neighborhood consists of over 1,400 homes and is the largest established neighborhood in South Charlotte. The homes in Starmount are incredibly affordable and range from $100,000 to $250,000. Almost 95% of the housing in the Starmount neighborhood are single-family homes.

The Starmount area has a neighborhood association that serves as the community watchdog. The association keeps the area crime free, beautiful, social. The association also deals with government property and zoning issues. One of the ways that the Starmount neighborhood Association regulates upkeep on the area is through a program called Adopt-A-City street. Individuals or groups that participate in the program adopt a specific road in the Starmount neighborhood and make a commitment to clean the road at least four times a year. The neighborhood Association also encourages social activities between the residents of Starmount. For example, every March the association has a meet & greet that takes place at a local neighborhood restaurant. There is also an event called Starmount Appreciation Night that gives the residents a chance to socialize and get to know each other better.

The neighborhood park in Starmount is the Starclaire Park Club. The park was founded in 1961 and provides recreational activities for people of all ages. The park has a huge pool area with swim lessons available, stocked concession stands, water and sand volleyball courts, playgrounds, tennis courts, and a gazebo. Starclaire Park hosts special events throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Some of the events include family grill nights, holiday parties, fund raisers, and a ladies night.