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West Sugar Creek

West Sugar Creek

Suburban Neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina

Mecklenburg County 28269

Neighborhood Reviews
3.5
$336,200 Average Value
$224 Average Price per Sq Ft
24 Homes For Sale

West Sugar Creek is a developing suburb

Charlotte’s West Sugar Creek sits just south of the northernmost section of Interstate 485, between an industrial corridor and the bustling University City. This developing neighborhood, densely wooded with oak trees, attracts homebuyers for its newer-built single-family homes and quick access to retail centers. “It’s an up-and-coming area. They’re working to bring the light rail up there,” says Tina Hicks, a lifelong resident of the Queen City and a Realtor with Helen Adams Realty. With the University of North Carolina at Charlotte less than 6 miles away, the neighborhood’s apartment complexes are popular with students.

West Sugar Creek is a quiet neighborhood in Charlotte, NC.
West Sugar Creek is a quiet neighborhood in Charlotte, NC.
The campus of UNCC is just minutes from West Sugar Creek.
The campus of UNCC is just minutes from West Sugar Creek.
West Sugar Creek is a busy area of Charlotte.
West Sugar Creek is a busy area of Charlotte.
This two-story home has a single-car garage and nice landscaping in West Sugar Creek.
This two-story home has a single-car garage and nice landscaping in West Sugar Creek.
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From older ranch-style homes to brand-new builds

West Sugar Creek is a collection of subdivisions that were developed between the 1990s and today. A mix of ranch-style homes, two-story traditional, transitional and newly built properties rest along wide streets. Modestly landscaped lots slightly over 1/10 acre are framed by concrete sidewalks and driveways. Homes often feature attached garages, vinyl or brick siding and small covered front porches. “Most of the people buying older homes in West Sugar Creek tear them down and build new ones,” says Andrew Shearer, owner of Shearer Realty, founded in 2006. “In the last three years, home prices have gone up 20% to 30%.” Single-family homes typically cost between $250,000 and $500,000. Newly built homes, like those in the new Griffith Lakes subdivision, start at $500,000 and can top $750,000. To-be-built properties are listing upwards of $900,000. Townhouses are also available, listing from $250,000 for an older two-bedroom unit to $450,000 for a three-bedroom built in the last year. Potential buyers should note that homeowners associations control some subdivisions with monthly fees ranging from under $100 to more than $300.

West Sugar Creek has new homes being built around Griffith Lakes in Charlotte, NC.
West Sugar Creek has new homes being built around Griffith Lakes in Charlotte, NC.
Two-Story home with single-car garage
Two-Story home with single-car garage
Older ranch homes can also be found in West Sugar Creek.
Older ranch homes can also be found in West Sugar Creek.
Many new neighborhoods are being built in West Sugar Creek.
Many new neighborhoods are being built in West Sugar Creek.
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The Mallard Creek High Mavericks

Two public school pipelines are possible in West Sugar Creek. Many homes are zoned for David Cox Road Elementary, which sits in the neighborhood just north of State Route 24. The school receives a C rating from Niche and practices Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, a system that aims to reduce unwanted behaviors in students. A giant spirit rock greets students arriving at Ridge Road Middle. The school earns a C-plus and has a passionate PTSA that organizes fundraisers and events, such as the annual Cookie Rodeo, which celebrates school staff each December. Mallard Creek High gets a B. The three-story majority-minority school features a central courtyard brightened by a red and blue checkered pathway. It launched an Advanced Placement Capstone program in 2017. Nearby private options include the A-rated Northside Christian Academy and the unrated Charlotte Leadership Academy.

North Mecklenburg High School
North Mecklenburg High School
Children work and study at David Cox Road Elementary school in West Sugar Creek.
Children work and study at David Cox Road Elementary school in West Sugar Creek.
The entrance to Ridge Road Middle School.
The entrance to Ridge Road Middle School.
Winding Springs Elementary is in the Nevin Community near West Sugar Creek of Charlotte.
Winding Springs Elementary is in the Nevin Community near West Sugar Creek of Charlotte.
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Bocce ball players visit Nevin Community Park

Two large parks are less than 3 miles away. Nevin Community Park features a variety of amenities, from bocce ball courts and a disc golf course to several playgrounds, a seasonal splashpad and fields for baseball and soccer. Pickleball is the big to-do at Clarks Creek Community Park, which also offers a dog park and a storybook walking trail. Untouched nature is found at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve, where hikers can spot butterflies and birds fluttering around a beech tree grove. The West Terminus of the Mallard Creek Greenway sits just east of the neighborhood, offering miles of forested paved paths for biking, walking and running. Golfers can choose from several courses in the area, including the public Sunset Hills Golf Course, which offers a regulation 18-hole course and a 9-hole course for beginners.

Mallard Creek Greenway
Mallard Creek Greenway
Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Clark's Creek Greenway encourages excercise.
Clark's Creek Greenway encourages excercise.
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Northlake Mall features familiar brands and a movie theater

Most of West Sugar Creek’s shopping and dining options are concentrated along State Route 24. Harris Teeter anchors The Shoppes at Davis Lake. The retail center features local eateries such as Chex Grill & Wings, known for its wide variety of wings, and Da Vinci's Pizza, the spot for a New York-style pie. Nearby, Bryant Seafood Market is where seafood lovers pick up freshly caught fish and oysters. Northlake, a retail mecca, is roughly a 4-mile drive west, featuring Northlake Mall. It hosts dozens of national brands and department stores, including Dillard’s and H&M. It’s also where residents can catch the latest blockbuster on Imax at AMC Northlake 14. National retailers surrounding the mall, like Target, PetSmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement, cover life’s essentials. Nightlife and live entertainment are available in Uptown Charlotte, home to popular venues like the Fillmore. The 2,000-seat theater hosts musicians like Jon Batiste and comedians like Joe DeRosa. Carolina Panthers fans pack Bank of America Stadium while the Charlotte Hornets play basketball at Spectrum Center.

Chuck’s Grill on Old Statesville Road is a popular spot for residents of West Sugar Creek, NC.
Chuck’s Grill on Old Statesville Road is a popular spot for residents of West Sugar Creek, NC.
Food Lion anchors the Cheshire Shopping Center near West Sugar Creek.
Food Lion anchors the Cheshire Shopping Center near West Sugar Creek.
There is retail located just across the street from Griffith Lakes in West Sugar Creek.
There is retail located just across the street from Griffith Lakes in West Sugar Creek.
Chex Grill & Wings is located in the Shoppes at Davis Lake in West Sugar Creek.
Chex Grill & Wings is located in the Shoppes at Davis Lake in West Sugar Creek.
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Getting around Charlotte

West Sugar Creek is a car-dependent community, but its location along State Route 24 provides commuters quick access to Interstates 77, 485 and 85. In the future, residents will be able to catch a ride on the planned Red Line light rail to reach Uptown, about 10 miles south. The project is currently in the design phase. In the meantime, Charlotte Area Transit System buses stop along Old Statesville Road, which is one of the area’s bike-friendly routes. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 13 miles away.

All major interstates in Charlotte are easily accessible from West Sugar Creek.
All major interstates in Charlotte are easily accessible from West Sugar Creek.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is just 20 minutes from West Sugar Creek.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is just 20 minutes from West Sugar Creek.
There's public transportation options all over the West Sugar Creek area.
There's public transportation options all over the West Sugar Creek area.
There are many home types in the West Sugar Creek area.
There are many home types in the West Sugar Creek area.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Concord-Padgett Regional

19 min drive

Bus

W Sugar Creek & Waterford Hills

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Davis Lake & Harris Woods

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W Sugar Creek Rd & Food Lion

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Old Statesville & Oak Dr

Bus

Old Statesville & Pete Brown

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Old Statesville & Henderson

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Davis Lake & University Station

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 20 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
3/30/2015 Niche Review
The amount of stores (retail and otherwise) is huge in Charlotte. Anything and everything you could want is available within 20 miles of you (at least within the city).
3.0 Niche User
6/21/2015 Niche Review
Great entertainment places. Great place to raise kids.
3.0 Niche User
4/28/2015 Niche Review
as i stated previously, stressful
3.0 Niche User
1/18/2016 Niche Review
The crime is pretty low in the city. Crime actually much that much of a problem. I think people would know what I mean because I don't look for problems.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime West Sugar Creek US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$398,745
Median Single Family Price
$579,990
Median Townhouse Price
$397,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$224
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Last 12 months Home Sales
160
Months of Supply
1.80
Median List Price
$428,490
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,277
Median Year Built
2005
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,109
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,520
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,125
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 1pm

    4507 Antelope Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269

    $285,990

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,415 Sq Ft
    • 4507 Antelope Ln

    This beautiful two bedroom townhome is perfectly situated in the quiet Huntington Ridge community. The dual master suite bedrooms upstairs has their own private en suite bathroom and walk in closets. The upstairs has a laundry rm & storage. The recently updated kitchen has newer soft close cabinets w/ under cab lighting and lg butcher block counters. The kitchen has a newer micro and dishwasher,

    Rhonda Tryon Realty ONE Group Select

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 5pm

    7120 Wayfarer Dr Unit 79, Charlotte, NC 28269

    $679,990

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,133 Sq Ft
    • 7120 Wayfarer Dr
    • Unit 79

    PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Ask your sales consultant about our limited time special incentives! Enhanced landscape package included. See agents at Sales Office. The Woodrow is part of our luxury Cottage Collection and is an immediate charmer! The airy, foyer hallway runs leads you into the open great room. Overlooking a bright casual dining area, the well-designed kitchen features a large center island

    Justin Hicks Toll Brothers Real Estate Inc

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 5pm

    5216 Mint Harbor Way Unit 284, Charlotte, NC 28269

    $879,990

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 3,598 Sq Ft
    • 5216 Mint Harbor Way
    • Unit 284

    Final Opportunity! Stunning Lakefront Homesite with Breathtaking Sunset Views. Don’t miss your chance to own the last available lake view homesite in our exclusive 17-acre private community. Imagine unwinding on your covered patio, soaking in picturesque sunset views over the serene lake and lush trees. The Wynn is a thoughtfully designed luxury two-story home featuring: A main-level guest suite

    Justin Hicks Toll Brothers Real Estate Inc

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
9,946
Median Age
34
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$58,341
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,256

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.9%
Advanced Degrees
12.8%
% Population in Labor Force
77.8%
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

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

19 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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