$511,496Average Value$284Average Price per Sq Ft25Homes For Sale
Starmount, a budding investment opportunity
Budding Starmount is ready for change. This quiet, midcentury South Charlotte community follows in the footsteps of other close-in locales that trail the city's thriving thoroughfare, South Boulevard. These neighborhoods are among the fastest growing in Charlotte, and home values here reflect this rapid expansion, with rates steadily climbing year-over-year. Potential Starmount homeowners are drawn to this well-established area's abundance of investment opportunities.
Newer Traditional townhouses can be found throughout Starmount's beautiful neighborhood.
Homes with large lots can be found scattered throughout Starmount.
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First-time homebuyer friendly homes
Experienced Charlotte area broker Bobby McDonald with EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne says buyers “can get a nice home in Starmount at a first-time homebuyer’s budget.” The neighborhood “has done really well appreciation-wise,” and “older homes are being flipped and going up in value”. Within Starmount’s rolling hillsides are refurbished brick ranches and New Traditional style town houses. A little fresh paint and creative floor plan updates reshape these sturdy midcentury homes to accommodate a more modern lifestyle. Starmount homes in any style typically cost homebuyers between $400,000 and $630,000. Unique to this community is its spacious lots, an enviable attribute that homes in other close-in Charlotte neighborhoods lack.
Townhouses are a new homeowner's dream in Starmount.
Starmount is a beautiful neighborhood which sits just South of Uptown Charlotte.
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Schools serving Starmount
Local students can attend Starmount Academy of Excellence, which has a C-minus rating on Niche and offers a gifted program for high-achieving students. Older learners can attend Quail Hollow Middle School, which has a C-plus on Niche. Teachers at Quail Hollow help students achieve diverse college and career goals by cultivating a growth mindset and instilling core social and professional values in the classroom. High schoolers can attend South Mecklenburg High School, which has an A-minus on Niche and is rated the eighth-best public high school in Mecklenburg County.
You'll find excellent schools inside the neighborhood of Starmount.
Quail Hollow Middle School sits just on the outskirts of Starmount.
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Creekside jogs and poolside summers
Little Sugar Creek hugs Starmount in the south and accompanies a particularly scenic arm of its namesake greenway. Residents hike or bike the gentle route and pull over at Park Road Park off Archdale Drive to rest under the picnic shelter with views of the large duck pond. Accompanying kids can release their remaining energy at the park’s spacious playground, and groups can play games on any of the various sports fields. Explorers looking for a longer trip along this waterside footpath continue south to Huntingtowne Farms Park. Less than 1/2 a mile away is Starclaire Recreation Club, a local favorite during the summer months. Membership is required to access the club’s pools, and members can participate in the club’s swim team and swim clinics or sign younger swimmers up for lessons. The club also offers children’s half- and full-day camps all summer long.
You'll find rocky streams and creeks along the Little Creek Greenway in Starmount.
Locals enjoy dog walking through the tree lined trails in Starmount.
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Shopping and dining at South Boulevard and SouthPark
A 3 1/2 mile trip east on Archdale Road brings residents to SouthPark, Charlotte’s largest and continuously growing shopping destination. With over 150 stores, snack spots and restaurants, it’s a popular stop any day of the week for Starmount locals for a shopping trip or dinner out. For weekly errands, South Boulevard houses a variety of imported goods grocery markets, as well as Food Lion. For meals on the go, La Preferida is a community mainstay serving a selection of salsas, sauces and marinades batched daily from fresh local ingredients. For a sweet treat, locals stop in across the street at La Michoacana, a bright green outpost with an array of colorful, naturally flavored paletas and ice creams. For thrifters and designers alike, Sleepy Poet Antique Mall is a go-to. This massive 48,000-square-foot warehouse is stocked with vinyls, vintage clothing and antique furniture to suit various consignment needs.
La Preferida caters to Starmount Locals for some of the best Mexican food around.
Enjoy some awesome Mexican food at La Preferida along South Boulevard in Starmount.
Stop by for a taco in the cute little Mexican restaurant called La Preferida.
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Starmount commutes
Uptown Charlotte is about 9 miles away and easily accessible via South Boulevard or Interstate 77. Commuters who prefer public transportation can catch any of the many Charlotte Area Transit System buses that stop along Archdale Drive and South Boulevard. The LYNX Blue Line tram route also has three stations along South Boulevard. When locals want to get out of town, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is roughly 13 miles away.
Locals find it easy and inexpensive to catch the train running uptown.
The LYNX rain lines are accessible for Starmount residents.
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Parks in this Area
Park Road Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Archdale Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Madison Central Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Huntingtowne Farms Park
Bike Trails
Tennis
Trails
Marion Diehl Park
Picnic Area
Pool
Soccer
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Transit
Airport
Charlotte/Douglas International
20 min drive
Bus
South Blvd & 6500
Bus
South Blvd & Wicker Dr
Bus
South Blvd & Wisteria Dr
Bus
Archdale Dr & Montpelier Rd
Bus
Archdale Dr & Leafcrest Ln
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South Blvd & Edgewater Dr
Bus
South Blvd & Larkfield Ln
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Starmount
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Starmount, Charlotte sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Starmount, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $501,831, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Solid brick ranch home with rocking chair front porch in Starmount neighborhood. Excellent opportunity for a buyer to get into the market. The home was fully renovated in 2017/2018 new kitchen, new bathroom. refinished hardwood flooring, new windows (Apex Energy Solutions), new electrical, new HVAC December 2024, new roof 2020. Foyer with step down into large living room with large windows
Welcome to 6339 Montpelier Drive – a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering approximately 1,225 sq ft of inviting living space, nestled in a charming Charlotte neighborhood. Fresh exterior paint and classic shutters enhance the curb appeal, while inside you'll find a thoughtfully renovated bathroom featuring Restoration Hardware plumbing fixtures, new Kitchenaid dishwasher, new
Jenna LacroixIvester Jackson Distinctive Properties
Do not miss this charming mid-century modern full brick home in desirable Starmount neighborhood. Open floor plan features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a large flex space/laundry room. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams create an airy and spacious atmosphere. Fresh paint throughout, new flooring in kitchen & laundry spaces, and updated bath make this home move-in ready. Updated full bath includes dual
Discover this stunning 2 bed/2 bath condo in the highly sought-after, gated Park South Station community! Just 5 minutes from SouthPark & with easy access to the Greenway, South End & Uptown, the location is unbeatable. Enjoy an array of community amenities, including a fitness center, pool, dog park, playground & clubhouse. This beautifully updated third-floor unit boasts fresh paint & new
This beautifully fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home has been thoughtfully updated to ensure modern style and lasting quality throughout. With a new roof, new siding, double paned windows, HVAC, tankless water heater, and updated electrical panel, this home is move in ready. The original hardwood floors have been restored and are absolutely beautiful! The bright and inviting living area
Located conveniently to Southpark Mall, minutes from Uptown and the Ballantyne areas. Wonderful end unit with a terrific layout that offers the feel of a home, with the town home benefits. End unit that sits across from a large open space, offers private rear yard/patio space, and a two car garage. Appointed with the modern colors and finishes, it does not disappoint. Open two story foyer, large
Updated Starmount home in a prime location in Charlotte - perfect for a family! The kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and basement have been recently updated and bring an enjoyable experience for everyday life. Come check out the two living areas that could be the perfect space for any potential tenant. Home has a walk out basement to a beautiful and secluded backyard. The shaded deck and firepit
Welcome Home to the heart of Southpark in the this beautiful 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Townhome in the gated, Park South Station. Open floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors, Spacious living & dining area, 42" kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliance's, washer & dryer. Primary suite has a walk-in closet, spacious secondary bedrooms and laundry room on second level. This
Freshly painted interior, walls, trim, and ceilings. It also has new flooring and new windows. The main level has a large living room with 2 sets of double louvered doors, huge eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and a full bathroom. Main level primary bedroom has two closets and direct access to the bathroom. This rare floor plan in Montclaire provides for two separate living areas perfect for
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,807
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,375
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,380
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
53.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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