Stallings, NC

Stallings NC Homes for Sale--1163 Drummond Lane Reduced!

Don't miss this updated townhome in the Callonwood subdivision. 1163 Drummond Lane has just been reduced to $145,000. A great open floorplan accented by an arched opening between the great room and dining area greets you as you enter the townhome. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and two full baths plus the laundry. There's storage galore inside the townhome as well as outside in an attached storage unit and a deep one-car garage.

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Copyright 2012. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Stallings NC Homes for Sale--1163 Drummond Lane is Reduced*

Chestnut Oaks, a Charlotte neighborhood of bungalows and craftsman-style homes.

Does your dream home have a big front porch and gingerbread trim? Does it have an open floor plan and a modern kitchen and bathrooms? You can find your dream home among the bungalows and craftsman-style homes in Chestnut Oaks.

Chestnut Oaks is located in Stallings, a small town in the southern region of Charlotte. Built in the 2000s, the neighborhood is in Union County NC where property taxes are reasonable and the schools are highly regarded.

Lots in Chestnut Oaks are small and easy to maintain. The neighborhood also has a small townhome section for those who want no exterior maintenance at all.

Chestnut Oaks residents can enjoy the outdoors in the neighborhood common area. There’s a clubhouse and a swimming pool for summer fun. The area includes walking trails and space for ball fields and picnicking.

Although Chestnut Oaks is close to the country, city convenience is next door at the Austin Village shopping area. You can shop for groceries, eat at a restaurant, get gas, and take Fido for his shots at this center. Austin Village also includes day care centers, medical offices and a pharmacy.

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Chestnut Oaks—Neighborhood Information and Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2012. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Charlotte Neighborhoods—Chestnut Oaks*

A drive through the country brings you to Fairhaven, but city conveniences are so close.

Fairhaven is a Charlotte neighborhood located in the Union County small town of Stallings. Two interchanges with I-485 are within minutes as are shopping centers and historic downtown Matthews. Surrounded by farms and woodlands, Fairhaven will make you feel like you’re still in the country.

Fairhaven is a great neighborhood to find an affordable new home. Construction in the neighborhood began in 2006 and continues today. Built on small easy-to-maintain lots, Fairhaven’s homes include both ranches and two-story homes. The neighborhood includes a swimming pool and a playground. A town park with picnic facilities and a sports field is adjacent to the community. A recently-built elementary school is just a mile away.

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Fairhaven—Neighborhood Information and Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2012. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Charlotte Neighborhoods—Fairhaven*

The 2011 Stallings NC Real Estate Market—Four Facts

It's time to look at the real estate market in Stallings NC and to assess how home buyers and home sellers fared in 2011.

Here are four facts about the Stallings marketplace in 2011.

1. The median sales price of single family homes in Stallings has improved slightly each of the past three years over the previous year. Down 12.3% from the 2008 median price, the 2011 median price in Stallings was $199,495.
2. Townhome median prices in Stallings have declined each year since 2008 with the 2011 median sales price at $114,000.
3. Distressed sales accounted for only 16% of all sales in 2011.
4. New construction accounted for only 2% of all sales in 2011.

What do these four facts mean for Stallings buyers and sellers?

• Single family real estate prices have been stable the past few years, perhaps signaling a bottom in the Stallings market.
• Townhome prices appear to be continuing their downward trend making it difficult for townhome owners to sell.
• Home buyers can find good values in the Stallings real estate market, especially in the townhome sector.
• The resale market in Stallings appears fairly healthy with little competition from new homes or distressed sales.

Want to learn more about the real estate market in Stallings and see all the numbers for each of the past four years? Want to know where the most active Stallings neighborhoods were in 2011? Click on the link below.

Stallings NC Real Estate Market Report—Year 2011

Copyright 2012. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *The 2011 Stallings NC Real Estate Market—Four Facts*

Resort-style living and location, location, location.

Callonwood is a Charlotte neighborhood where you can enjoy both of these. The Callonwood Amenity Center with clubhouse and pool with waterslide is the centerpiece of the community. The Callonwood Residents Park provides additional outdoor amenities, including sports fields and a picnic grounds with playground.

You can’t beat Callonwood’s location just minutes from historic downtown Matthews with its farmers market, library, restaurants and community festivals. All of South Charlotte’s shopping destinations are easily reached via nearby I-485. Add the fact that Callonwood is in Union County NC where you can find lower property taxes and great schools and you’ve found the perfect spot to live.

There’s a home for every life style and life stage in Callonwood. Choose from Craftsman-style bungalows with small yards, attached townhomes, or estate-sized homes and lots. You’ll be sure to find the perfect home in this great Charlotte neighborhood.

Click the link below to get more information about Callonwood, its builders, its community amenities, the 2011 real estate market, and its schools.

Callonwood—Neighborhood Information and Homes for Sale

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Copyright 2012. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Charlotte Neighborhoods—Callonwood*