$418,517Average Value$193Average Price per Sq Ft60Homes For Sale
Removed from Charlotte traffic
Back Creek Church Road forms the easternmost edge of Mecklenburg County. This growing area attracts newcomers with its access to amenities and modern homes with large footprints. Subdivisions branch off the area's main thoroughfare, extending east in large clusters of new builds. Living in Back Creek Church Road provides connectivity to Charlotte's premiere amenities and culture-rich neighborhoods but with more purchasing power than that in surrounding suburbs. Access to local pools and clubhouses for outdoor summer fun builds on this Charlotte suburb's communal feel.
Back Creek Church Road residents have a 30 minute commute to Uptown Charlotte.
Many of the larger homes in Back Creek Church Road have well manicured lawns.
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Growing suburban developments
Back Creek Church Road's millennium mansions feature complex gabled roofs, four bedrooms, attached garages and modest manicured backyards. These modern homes were built within the last 20 years, providing buyers with a convenient turnkey move-in experience. Winding roads with maintained sidewalks make up the developments of the neighborhood's northern end, allowing residents to walk along the quiet streets free of through traffic. "It's a place that people gravitate to because it has easy access to the highway, but the traffic in-town is very minimal," notes Patty Sehorn of Urban Carolina Realtors. Back Creek Church Road home values range from $300,000 to $600,000, with a median of $400,000. In the southern part of the neighborhood, homes have more square footage and acreage and usually sell towards the high end of the range. A few Colonial and Greek Revivals peek out from the tall trees of the area, "giving the neighborhood an elite and important feeling," Sehorn says.
Large colonial revivals are a popular choice in the Back Creek Church Road neighborhood.
Some of the homes in Back Creek Church Road have large front porches.
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Earn college credits early
This lovely Charlotte suburb is brimming with education options. The area is zoned for the well-performing Charlotte-Mecklenburg district, and residents with children have their pick of the variety of charter, magnet and private schools that closely surround the neighborhood. Many start their public education in Reedy Creek Elementary School, followed by Northridge Middle School and Rocky River High School. All three are rated a C-plus by Niche.com. The Central Piedmont Community College's Cato Campus is tucked into the western nook of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. Through a partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, many local high schoolers visit here to earn college credits in preparation for their higher education.
Northridge Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
The Rocky River High School was founded in 2010.
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A thousand acres of green space
Reedy Creek Nature Center sits in the neighborhood's western corner and is the go-to spot for local outdoor activities. The land has been tended for since the 1700s, and some remnants of historical structures remain on-site. There are plenty of things to do at the 927-acre forested preserve. Baseball and Cricket fields, a sizeable playground and picnic shelters are scattered among the miles of heavily wooded hiking trails. Residents with green thumbs can also take up a plot at the Reedy Creek Community Garden, which has soil perfect for growing seasonal tomatoes and lettuce. Hodges Family Farm is another spot for locals to gather seasonally. The working farm holds Prime Market, a farmers' market, every Saturday in summer and fall. They also have a notable pumpkin patch event in the fall, bringing in families from many surrounding neighborhoods.
The Reedy Creek Nature Center in Charlotte has great exhibits for all ages.
Many of the younger residents take advantage of Reedy Creek Park open green spaces.
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Two shopping hubs nearby
To the north of the neighborhood is University City. The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus and the academic town have cultivated a lively student culture with bars, dining hotspots and plenty of retail. The area also lodges several regional offices for Fortune 500 companies, feeding a booming regional economy. The nearby Walmart and retail shops populate the area, while Harrisburg is to the east of the neighborhood and supplies more local dining options. Harrisburg Family House, for one, serves classic homestyle meals in a no-frills diner. Pharr Mill Brewing and BBQ is a 4.6-star pub with a sunny patio where diners can enjoy its smoked wings and pulled pork tacos.
Back Creek Church residents drive the 5 miles to Harrisburg Family House for homestyle cooking.
Food Lion anchors this shopping center in the Back Creek Church Road area.
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A quiet retreat for city commuters
Navigating Back Creek Church Road is straightforward, thanks to its connectivity to Interstate 485 and University City Boulevard. Commuters can get to Uptown Charlotte in about 30 minutes - traffic depending. By traveling north to University City, they can also catch an on-site LYNX Blue Light Rail extension that runs through the city and surrounding towns.
The University City Blvd. on I-485 will lead you to the Back Creek Church Road area.
A birds eye view of the LYNX Blue light rail at UNCC.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Back Creek Church Road
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Back Creek Church Road, Charlotte sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Back Creek Church Road, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $430,468, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
16,256
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,306
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,965
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
40.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
% Population in Labor Force
77.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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