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Ballantyne

Ballantyne

Suburban Neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina

Mecklenburg County 28277

$734,690 Average Value
$270 Average Price per Sq Ft
77 Homes For Sale

From farmland to booming businesses and residential streets

Before Ballantyne was the mixed-use destination it is today, the area was 2,000 acres of farmland owned by Johnny Harris and Smoky Bissell. Smoky bought Johnny’s share of the land, built The Ballantyne Hotel and named the new area Ballantyne. Northwood has taken over the management of the commercial park, and the company continues to expand it with additions like The Bowl, an entertainment and dining district that holds restaurants, luxury hotels and The Amp concert venue. This commercial and residential neighborhood features corporate offices, shopping centers and grand homes. “Ballantyne is technically a pretty small area near Blakeney and Stone Crest,” says Nicole McAlister, a Realtor with over 10 years of experience and who’s licensed in North and South Carolina. “It has a prestigious reputation, and Ballantyne proper is an established area. It was secluded before I-485 was built, and now that it’s easier to access with 485, people are willing to pay to be there.” Some people move down from downtown Charlotte, called Uptown, to find jobs close to bigger homes with large yards and highly rated schools. The access to Interstate 485 also makes it easier to commute the 18 miles into Uptown for work or to explore the city center.

Ballantyne residents only have a 30 minute commute to Uptown Charlotte.
Ballantyne residents only have a 30 minute commute to Uptown Charlotte.
Many of the newer office buildings are located in the Ballantyne neighborhood.
Many of the newer office buildings are located in the Ballantyne neighborhood.
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Shopping and dining at The Bowl

Some restaurant owners who got their start in Optimist Hall in NoDa expanded with brand-new locations in The Bowl. Flower Child uses clean ingredients for their lunch and dinner options, and Harietta’s Hamburgers sports a retro design and whips up classic hamburgers guests enjoy outside or at the counter. Portino is a national wine bar that opened its first North Carolina location in The Bowl. Even more restaurants are set to open in 2024, including The Salty Donut and Hawkers Asian Street Food, and Charlotte’s first Wegmans grocery store is coming in 2025. “The area isn't done growing; more is coming,” McAlister says. “There wouldn't be investors interested in the area if it wasn't a growing and desirable place to live.” Ballantyne has no shortage of stores, as there’s a Publix in Ballantyne Town Center and a Sprouts Farmers Market farther south on Johnston Road. Ballantyne Village has multiple restaurants like Blackfinn Ameripub, which serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Ballantyne Commons East also features restaurants, but the hidden gem is Twigs & Figs, a locally owned plant nursery with wooden shelves full of terrarium equipment, houseplants and guidebooks. The store also hosts private events and daily workshops to help beginner plant owners choose the perfect combination of moss, rocks and succulents for a terrarium.

Ballantyne Village Shopping Center is a popular shopping destination.
Ballantyne Village Shopping Center is a popular shopping destination.
You can enjoy a delicious brunch outside at Eggspectation in Ballantyne.
You can enjoy a delicious brunch outside at Eggspectation in Ballantyne.
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Mecktoberfest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, shows at The Amp

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery opened its second location in The Bowl in June 2024, bringing the Mecktoberfest tradition to Ballantyne. For the first two weekends in October, guests order one-liter glass boots full of lager to pair with pretzels, sausage or schnitzel. Visitors can enjoy live music in the large outdoor seating area, participate in the stein-holding competition to see who can hold their stein the longest, and shout “Prost!” when making a toast in the spirit of Oktoberfest. Directly neighboring The Bowl is The Amp, a concert venue that opened in September 2023. The concert schedule stays full during the spring and summer, and guests relax on the grassy amphitheater seating to watch classic movies during the fall and winter.

Ballantyne Hotel is a luxury staple in the Ballantyne neighborhood.
Ballantyne Hotel is a luxury staple in the Ballantyne neighborhood.
Ballantyne Hotel
Ballantyne Hotel
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New townhouses, spacious single-family homes and luxury estates in Ballantyne

The north half of Ballantyne has townhouses and apartment buildings, some of which are still being built. The south half features condos, townhouses, single-family homes and large estates in the Ballantyne Country Club subdivision. Condos like those in Copper Ridge often range from $225,000 to $370,000. Brand-new townhouses are being built in The Landon subdivision on Johnston Road for $500,000 to $555,000, while existing units throughout the neighborhood can sell for $275,000 to $500,000. Craftsman, Colonial Revival and Cape Cod homes with at least three bedrooms and large yards are common, and they usually sell for $550,000 to $975,000. Homes that cost $975,000 to $2.5 million often have brick exteriors, long paved driveways and expansive yard space. “Ballantyne proper has been seeing record home sales lately,” McAlister says. “Ballantyne Country Club even has a waitlist for memberships.” The Ballantyne Country Club homes are the most expensive with at least 3,000 square feet and four bedrooms. The designs range from Neoclassical, Federal-inspired and luxury new traditional with French or colonial influences. Most have a line of tall trees blocking the backyards from any stray golf balls from the greenways that the homes surround.

You can find large traditional style homes in Ballantyne.
You can find large traditional style homes in Ballantyne.
Many of the larger homes in Ballantyne surround the golf course at Ballantyne Country Club.
Many of the larger homes in Ballantyne surround the golf course at Ballantyne Country Club.
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Brand-new schools to make room for Ballantyne students

Ballantyne Elementary School gets an A-minus from Niche and is surrounded by detached townhouses. Hawk Ridge Elementary School is closer to Ballantyne Country Club homes and earns an A-minus. Both schools feed into Community House Middle School, which receives an A-minus. Out of the 35 high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, Ardrey Kell High School consistently ranks in the top three with an A-plus. The school has over 3,500 students and maintains a graduation rate of 96%. The number of students has caused a strain on both teachers and students, so Mecklenburg County built Ballantyne Ridge High School and Knights View Elementary to decrease the pressure. Both schools opened in August 2024, so Niche has not yet rated them.

Ballantyne Elementary has just recently switched over to being year round.
Ballantyne Elementary has just recently switched over to being year round.
Ardrey Kell High in Provincetowne is known for its stellar academic performances.
Ardrey Kell High in Provincetowne is known for its stellar academic performances.
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I-485 connects the neighborhood to Uptown and beyond

Ballantyne has limited access to CATS buses, as they come by every hour to the stops in the north half of the neighborhood, and they run up to the Lynx Blue Line stop. Driving a car is the primary way to get around town, using Johnston Road when heading to work or merging onto I-485 to get to Uptown. Using the Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Carolina Place mall is 4 miles away in Pineville. SouthPark mall, in the Barclay Downs area of Charlotte, is 8 miles away using Johnston Road. Both can be reached even when avoiding I-485. The interstate also leads 20 miles north to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Novant has multiple medical centers in Ballantyne, and the Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center is the most recent addition, with an emergency room, surgical services and routine treatment options. Getting stuck in traffic is a way of life in Charlotte, so some commuters leave early to avoid the peak traffic hours. I-485 is being expanded with new bridges to alleviate traffic in the area. The residential part of Ballantyne has some sidewalks, and the corporate area in the north has plenty of ways to walk or bike from The Amp to The Bowl and from the office buildings to the nearby greenspaces.

Many Ballantyne residents work at the nearby Ballantyne Corporate Park.
Many Ballantyne residents work at the nearby Ballantyne Corporate Park.
Ballantyne locals can take advantage of the many bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
Ballantyne locals can take advantage of the many bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
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Serene greenspaces and the prominent Ballantyne Country Club

Ballantyne’s Backyard is an old golf course converted into a greenspace, where corporate employees leave the nearby office buildings to take a relaxing walk along the paved golf cart paths that now act as walking paths. Cullman Park is another quiet spot near corporate offices where the public can walk around under the shade of tall trees, though it has a pond where anglers are asked to use barbless fishhooks and release their catches back into the water. Behind The Ballantyne luxury hotel, Stream Park features red chairs to relax in near the water feature pond, a walking path that winds up to The Amp, and a children’s play area with slides and a climbing course. Ballantyne Country Club was established in 1996 and is split down the middle by Johnston Road, with the country club pro shop to the west and the family center to the east. There are three different membership types to gain access to the golf course and tennis courts, pool and social events or just the tennis courts. The subdivision has its own Brick Church Park, with playground equipment and a soccer field surrounded by tall trees.

People of all ages can enjoy the rock formations at the Big Rock Nature Preserve.
People of all ages can enjoy the rock formations at the Big Rock Nature Preserve.
The Stream Park in Ballantyne has a paved trail that runs along the stream.
The Stream Park in Ballantyne has a paved trail that runs along the stream.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Charlotte/Douglas International

29 min drive

Bus

Rea Rd & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy

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Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Brixham Hill Ave

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North Community House Rd & 11605

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Ballantyne Corporate Pl & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy

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Rea Rd & St. Matthews Church Park & Ride

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Ballentyne Corporate Pl & Harney Dr

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Ballantyne Commons Pl & Johnston Rd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Ballantyne US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$575,000
Median Single Family Price
$735,500
Median Townhouse Price
$507,450
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$312,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$270
Number of Homes for Sale
77
Last 12 months Home Sales
381
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$565,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
7,452
Median Year Built
2001
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,165
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,852
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,278
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    12 - 3pm

    14457 Adair Manor Ct Unit 209, Charlotte, NC 28277

    $450,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,233 Sq Ft
    • 14457 Adair Manor Ct
    • Unit 209
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome to this private & thoughtfully updated townhome tucked away in the desirable Ballantyne area, just minutes from Ballantyne Bowl! Step inside to discover 9-foot ceilings on the main level & cozy gas fireplace in the living room. The beautifully updated kitchen offers granite countertops, tiled backsplash, painted cabinets & updated lighting. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features an

    Shannon Cole Keller Williams Connected

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12 - 2pm

    14629 Jockeys Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277

    $1,500,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 4,993 Sq Ft
    • 14629 Jockeys Ridge Dr
    • New 7 days ago

    Immaculate two-story (3-car garage) custom home in Ballantyne Country Club, situated on a beautiful corner lot with Primary Suite on the main. This spacious floorplan boasts stately features like custom millwork, extensive crown moldings, uniquely carved archways & coffered ceilings. The Spacious kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, quarts counters and tons of natural light, open to the family

    Keith Hensel Helen Adams Realty

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  • Friday, Apr 25
    8am - 7pm

    10940 Wild Dove Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277

    $750,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,536 Sq Ft
    • 10940 Wild Dove Ln

    Seller may consider buyer concessions if made in an offer. Welcome to this charming home featuring a cozy fireplace and a soothing natural color palette throughout. The property boasts a variety of rooms for flexible living space, including a primary bathroom with double sinks and good under sink storage. Step outside to enjoy the fenced backyard with a covered sitting area, perfect for relaxing

    Nicole Regal Opendoor Brokerage LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
31,457
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$113,868
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$145,100

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
65.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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