Marvin, NC

How did Marvin NC real estate market activity in the third quarter of 2009 compare with the second quarter?

This post will summarize third quarter 2009 real estate sales in Marvin NC plus compare changes in sales data with second quarter 2009 results. The chart shows average sales prices in Marvin NC for 2008 and each quarter of 2009.

Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--July to September 2009

Single Family Homes in Marvin NC

Number of Sales: 18

Change from second quarter: +157%

Average Price: $577,425

Change from second quarter: +20%

Average Days on Market: 95

Change from second quarter: -8%

Most Active Neighborhood: Weddington Chase, Marvin Creek

Current Active Listings on Market: 51

Change from second quarter: +4%

Source: Carolina Multiple Listing Service

Compare with the 2008 Marvin NC real estate market.

Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. *Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--July to September 2009*

The Chimneys at Marvin is still being developed and is really starting to feel like a subdivision. Visit the subdivision at 2604 Creek Manor Dr., Waxhaw, NC 28173. The subdivision has two different sections, The Estates and The Reserve. The houses that are being sold in The Chimneys at Marvin are ranging from the low to mid 300,000's to the high 400,000's. The subdivision also feels very safe at night because the sidewalks and trails are lined with street lights.

Click here to see the current houses available in The Chimneys at Marvin.

This Pulte Homes neighborhood does offer a lot of cool amenities with a Home Owners Association fee of $100/month. The fee is collected twice a year. The Chimneys at Marvin amenities include a fitness center, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball.

The Marvin area is becoming a popular destination for people who work in the city but want to live in a more rural atmosphere. The area is close enough to the city that you can still make the commute but the immediate area also has everything that a home owner would need. As for shopping, the residents of The Chimneys at Marvin will usually go to Ballantyne Village, Stonecrest Shopping Center or Weddington Corners.

The Chimneys at Marvin children will attend the Sandy Ridge Elementary School, Marvin Ridge Middle and Marvin Ridge High School.

Ask Brandon about The Chimneys at Marvin

How did Marvin NC real estate market activity in the second quarter of 2009 compare with the first quarter?

This post will summarize second quarter 2009 real estate sales in Marvin NC plus compare changes in sales data with first quarter 2009 results.

Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--April to June 2009

Single Family Homes in Marvin NC

Number of Sales: 7

Change from first quarter: +133%

Average Price: $481,009

Change from first quarter: +3%

Average Days on Market: 104

Change from first quarter: -7%

Most Active Neighborhood: Marvin Creek, Weddington Chase

Current Active Listings on Market: 49

Change from first quarter: -23%

Source: Carolina Multiple Listing Service

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Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. *Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--April to June 2009*

What happened in the Marvin NC real estate market during the first three months of 2009?

This post will summarize first quarter real estate sales in Marvin NC plus compare average sold prices with 2008 closed prices.

Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--January to March 2009

Single Family Homes in Marvin NC

Number of Sales: 3

Price Range: $400,000 to $525,000

Average Heated Area: 3809 sq.ft.

Average Price: $468,333

Average 2008 Price: $752,250 Change: -37%

Average Days on Market: 112

Number of Contracts Pending: 5

Most Active Neighborhood: Marvin Creek

Current Active Listings on Market: 64

Source: Carolina Multiple Listing Service

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Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. *Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report--January to March 2009*

Springtime Marvin NC equestrian events show the Village of Marvin's emphasis on maintaining its heritage of rural acreage devoted to horse farms. The Fourth Annual Marvin Area Recreational Equine Show or MARES 2009 will take place on April 4th from 10am to 3pm at 9705 Joe Kerr Road. Horses will be the stars of the event with interesting demonstrations and activities for young and old.

Highlights of this Marvin NC equestrian event include hay rides, miniature horses, pony rides, games and crafts for kids, a Parade of Breeds, a Paso Fino demonstration, the Waxhaw Mounted Patrol, a Mecklenburg Hounds demonstration, and the Equine Rescue League. Families can purchase food at the event or bring a picnic and blanket to enjoy the day.

Another Marvin NC equestrian event is the Mecklenburg Hounds Bluegrass and BBQ Bash. The Bash will take place on April 18th and supports this fox hunting club as well as the equestrian trail building efforts of Marvin.

Marvin NC is located in the western corner of Union County NC, North Carolina's number one county in the number of horses. Marvin is trying to preserve its equestrian heritage by adopting one house per acre zoning throughout the village and has created a green way plan that will incorporate equestrian trails. Marvin and the rest of Union County have plenty of space to find your own horse farm or equestrian community to call home.

Learn more about homes, horse farms and living in Marvin and Union County North Carolina.

Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. *Marvin NC Equestrian Events Showcase Village's Rural Heritage*