About Mint Hill's Brighton Park

Mint Hill homes for sale in Brighton Park are just darling!

Neighborhood features include parks and village greens as well as a beautiful entry garden with pergolas and benches. Designed to be reminiscent of historic homes within this area, Brighton Park creates a classic small town streetscape.

Prices range from about $180K-$300K.

The Charlotte schools that serve this neighborhood include Bain Elementary, Mint Hill Middle and Butler High School. (The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system is always growing so the school set up may change).

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Brighton Park in Mint Hill NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile

The Brighton Park neighborhood was designed to answer Mint Hill’s need for a compact development that would provide retail stores and homes in its downtown core. Brighton Park has fulfilled its promise to deliver a variety of homes within walking distance of parks, stores and services. In turn, the activity within Brighton Park has added to the vitality of downtown Mint Hill NC.

Five parks are interspersed among the homes in Brighton Park. All of the streets are laid out on a grid giving the neighborhood with its deep lots and back alleys a traditional feel. Front porches with gingerbread trim welcome families and neighbors. Brighton Park includes opportunities for townhome living in addition to the single family homes.

New homes as well as resale homes are available in Brighton Park. Mattamy Homes and MI Homes still have a few lots left for single family construction. Two new townhome developments have been started recently by Lennar and Market Street Communities. Lennar is building three story townhomes with two-car garages from $155,000 to $175,000. The two-story townhomes offered by Market Street Communities are inspired by classic Virginia brownstone architecture. These townhomes are priced from $160,000 to $200,000.

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Brighton Park Community Features

Community Amenities: Homeowners Association, parks, walking trails, proximity to grocery store, restaurants and shops

Builders: David Weekly Homes, Mattamy Homes, MI Homes, Lennar, Market Street Communities

Schools: Bain Elementary, Mint Hill Middle, Butler High (2009-2010), Independence High (2010-2011) School assignments are subject to change. Check with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools for current school assignments.

Brighton Park Real Estate Market Update

January to November 2009

Homes Sold: 21 single family homes

Prices: $160,000 to $230,000 Average Sales Price: $198,433

Average Square Feet: 2340

Average Days on Market: 75

Source: Carolina Multiple Listing Service

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Copyright 2009. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Brighton Park in Mint Hill NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile*

Located only 12 miles from Uptown Charlotte, Brighton Park is a "Main Street" community where the lifestyle is pedestrian friendly. This wonderful community is situated on approximately 72 acres with 233 single-family homes, 154 townhomes and over 12 acres of common open space.

Brighton Park is a traditional neighborhood design (TND) where residents can enjoy beautiful parks and tree lined sidewalks which lead them to the rural charm of downtown Mint Hill.

Brighton Park features seven parks and village greens as well as a beautiful entry garden filled with trees, pergolas, and benches. Reminiscent of historic small town homes, Brighton Park creates a classic small town streetscape, complete with designer-selected exterior color schemes.

At the center of Brighton Park is a large retail center which includes a Lowes Foods as anchor, as well as, several restaurants, and specialty shops. Mint Hill Town Hall and a bank are also nearby and add to the small town atmosphere created by the master planned community.

Elementary School: Bain
Middle School: Mint Hill
High School: Butler

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Downtown Mint Hill is just a few steps away in this beautiful, tree-lined neighborhood on the outskirts of Charlotte, North Carolina. It features almost 12 acres of open park space. Lamp lighted sidewalks lead residents to the amenities of this quaint subdivision which include parks play areas and shopping, all within walking distance. Mint Hill is located in the suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina. Other suburban options include Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Matthews, and Ballantyne.

Although Brighton Park features a tree lined small town feel, it has easy access to Charlotte and the surrounding area. Charlotte is accessable by highway 74, I-485 and Independence Boulevard. It is a popular community among people moving to Charlotte because it offers a balance of convenience and access.

Homes range from 1,600 to 2,700 square feet, but townhomes range from 1,800 to 2,200 square feet and are situated in a grid format to make an extremely walkable neighborhood that's kid friendly with space for residents to exercise.

The public schools that serve the community are Bain Elementary, Mint Hill Middle, and Butler High School. But, Mint Hill is so close to Charlotte that they are accessable to Charlotte private schools like Charlotte Country Day, Providence Day and Charlotte Latin.

Do you want to live in a neighborhood where you can walk to restaurants and the grocery store?

If so, take a look at Brighton Park, one of downtown Mint Hill NC's most walkable neighborhoods. Brighton Park wraps around a community shopping center that includes a grocery store, several restaurants, and other convenient shops. Mint Hill Town Hall and a bank are nearby at the intersection of Lawyers Road and Highway 51.

Brighton Park has the feel of a traditional neighborhood where streets are arranged on a grid and homes with front porches on narrow deep lots allow neighbors to know and greet each other. Some of the lots have alleys behind them where homes with rear garages can be built. Five parks are interspersed among the homes in Brighton Park. A huge legacy magnolia tree that dominates the linear park along Highway 51 provides a beautiful entry to the neighborhood. This park contains a path for strolling and benches for relaxing.

Homes in Brighton Park

You can purchase a brand-new home in Brighton Park or you can choose from one of the resale homes available in the neighborhood. The following is a market report for Brighton Park as of October 2008.

• Brighton Park New Construction. Mattamy Homes is currently building new homes in the neighborhood. Five floorplans are available. Three of these plans have master bedrooms on the first floor; one of these plans is a ranch. Square footage of the homes ranges from approximately 1900 sq.ft. to approximately 2400 sq.ft. Prices start at $216,000 and go to $233,000. Source: Mattamy Homes.

• Brighton Park Resale Homes. Nine resale homes have closed in Brighton Park during 2008. The heated living area of these homes ranged from 1550 sq.ft. to 2611 sq.ft. Prices ranged from $216,665 to $280,000. The average closed price was $241,912. There are twelve homes on the market in early October 2008 ranging in price from $214,900 to $309,000. Source: Carolina Multiple Listing Service.

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About the author: Carol Fox of Allen Tate Realtors is a veteran real estate agent who has sold homes in Mint Hill neighborhoods for over twenty years.

Copyright 2008. Carol Fox. All rights reserved. "Downtown Mint Hill NC Walkable Neighborhoods: Brighton Park"