Luxury Living in Charlotte, NC , nearby SC and more
Are you considering moving to Charlotte? Is a luxury home in the plan? With exceptional homes value priced, amenities, schools and career opportunities, North Carolina’s Queen City represents an enticing spot to set down roots. But where specifically do you start your luxury home search? Not Zillow! A wide range of choices await you, intown? Suburban? Country club living? Lake Living? Or just cloes to your work Uptown.? These are just the beginning of the questions newcomers ask us at the McDonald Group. What price defines “luxury” in Charlotte’s booming real estate market? And how do you choose the right neighborhood for your family’s needs?
Defining Luxury in Charlotte
While there is no set defintion, or set price tag that technically defines “luxury,” in Charlotte you can expect true high-end homes to start around $1.5 million with custom new construction or lavish renovations quickly up to the $3M and more. Luxury indicating exceptional features like smart home technology, designer finishes, premium building materials and residential resort-like amenities. With land and construction costs rising, luxury on the upper end exceeds $4 million.
In popular, established luxury neighborhoods like Myers Park and Balantyne Country Club, most homes fall between $1.0 to $3 million depending on size, custom details and lot acreage. Newly developed golf and lake communities like Lake Norman feature luxury homes ranging around $1 to $5+ million for those seeking big water views.
A quick looks at some of Charlotte's favorites! Compare to the recent WSJ article citing the most expensive home in NYC at $2400/sf!!
Myers Park
The premiere luxury address inside Charlotte proper, Myers Park features estate-sized homes both historic and new construction priced $1.5 million-plus. Towering trees, quiet streets are a given. Well regarded, public and private schools add a feeling of security. Convenient to Providence Road’s boutique shopping, fine dining and fabulous Freedom Park, Meyers Park has something for all. Median Price per square foot at this writing, $488/sf. New construction will be more!
Dilworth
Charlotte’s first streetcar suburb, Dilworth offers luxury homes in mostly restored craftsmen style averaging $1 to $1.5 million. Ideal for affluent young professionals working Uptown with its vibrant neighborhood feel and restaurants/bars within walking distance. A short hop to popular Southend. Median home price about $350/sf
Providence Country Club
Set on 1,200 wooded acres, Providence Country Club offers an exclusive gated community with luxury homes starting around $1 million. Golf, swimming, tennis and family programming provides resort-style living just 30 minutes from Uptown. Median prices at $288/sf
Weddington-Waxhaw Union County
One of Charlotte’s most prestigious suburbs, the Weddington-Waxhaw area appeals to executive families looking for larger homes on larger lots. Luxury homes average $1 to $2 million+ offering top ranked Union County schools and country club access nearby. Horses welcome!
Lake Norman
This boating and water sports paradise north of Charlotte sees luxury homes ranging $800K to well over $5 million for stunning waterfront estates and new construction. Golf, water and country club living make Lake Norman a first stop and first- choice for many. Easy access to Charlotte, Asheville and the coast, Lake Norman is the largest fresh water lake in North Carolina. Median watefront price is $550/sf, with several stunning homes over $1000/sf!
How to get started? Easy, it starts with scheduiling your call with Terry McDonald, a top agent with his own relocoations story. See Terry's introduction to the Queen city here. It is a bit older, still a classic with over 100,000 views.
We'll start with what your needs are in a home and community, and try to narrow some of the choices. Once we know more about you, we'll be able to tailor home searches in prepartion for your "exploratory" visit. Plan on a day to see the area and some homes , and a day or two of fun!
On this tour, we'll see the city, tour potential neighborhoods and schools first-hand versus relying on internet searches alone. Like to visit a country club? We can do that. The McDonald Group arranges customized home and community tours catered expressly to you. Out of the country, We will Facetime or Zoom walk throughs with you answering questions as we go.
We want you to see the city of Charlotte, and witness the remarkable vibrancy in the Charlottes economy. It's that economic muscle that provides a layer of security in our real estate . Supporting all the exceptional luxury homes and amenities is a thriving business climate across diverse sectors like banking, manufacturing, transportation and technology. Here we spotlight major Charlotte-area companies fueling local real estate:
Bank of America
Wells Fargo
Duke Energy
Honeywell
Nucor Steel
Siemens
Lowe’s Companies
This is where working with veteran Charlotte real estate experts like The McDonald Group proves invaluable. With intricate knowledge of Charlotte real estate spanning top neighborhoods, new construction, corporate relocations and the overall transition to living in the Queen City, The McDonald Group offers exceptional insight and support for luxury buyers.
Whether you’re relocating for an executive corporate role, moving to accept a postion with a medical group, or simply desire a substantial lifestyle upgrade, Charlotte delivers every advantage. The McDonald Group serves as a valued addmstart-to-finish partner for luxury home buying in Charlotte. Contact Terry McDonald, 704-390-6221 to schedule your weekend trip. 704-390-6221 Let the journey, and the fun, begin!
