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Insulated amenities and leafy surroundings in Highland Creek
With its striking curb appeal and rich natural environments, Highland Creek offers more than most typical Charlotte suburbs. The neighborhood has insulated amenities, the nearby Concord Mills Mall to browse, and a bevy of parks and places to tee off; the Creek is a well-rounded place to live in the Center City. Robert Valencia, the Highland Creek Community Association President, says that Highland Creek is a unique place to live because of “the amenities, and it has 4-star elementary and middle school, daycare, senior living facilities and a top-ranked Golf Course in Charlotte.”
Concord Mills is a major attraction in North Carolina, located on the edge of Highland Creek.
Highland Creek Golf Club has been a staple in this community for many years.
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Clubhouse amenities, activities and camps for kids
Highland Creek fosters a strong sense of community with its central clubhouse, swimming pools, and several parks. The neighborhood is not just a place to live but a place to belong. Children spend their summers participating in the community's diverse camps for almost every sport and activity, fostering friendships and shared experiences. And sports aren't just for kids here, Highland Creek residents enjoy gathering at the club's athletic facilities for pickleball and tennis. For those who prefer a more relaxed approach, the Sports Club hosts regularly scheduled Yoga and Zumba group classes, providing opportunities for residents to connect and unwind. All these amenities are covered under Highland Park's Homeowners Association agreement, ensuring a carefree living experience. "The HOA here provides residents with carefree living. Buyers live on the inside, and management takes care of the outside," adds Tracy Olson, a Charlotte local and New Home Counselor at Mattamy Homes. The Highland Creek Community Association's annual fees from 2020 were $648, significantly lower than the average for several HOAs nearby, somewhere around $927, and offering more amenities at the same time.
A bird's eye view of the pool at Prosperity Park in Highland Creek.
Residents of Highland Creek enjoy staying active, pickleball is one of the ways.
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Razzoo's Cajun Cafe and Eastfield Bar & Grill for neighborhood eats
A popular shopping destination, Concord Mills Mall, is a quick 2-mile trip east along Christenbury Parkway. Residents will spend weekends here shopping and dining at the massive plaza. "You have everything at your fingertips here. Dining options from fast food to fast casual to high-end restaurants are all a stone's throw away," notes Olson, who recommends a stop for American eats in the comfy casual digs of Bad Daddy's Burger Bar. Razzoo's Cajun Café is another local favorite serving New Orleans flavors from its quirky, maritime-inspired interiors. To the southwest are the Shoppes at Highland Creek, with a Harris Teeter for groceries and several fast-food joints. Head a mile up Church Prosperity Road from here to stop at Food Lion, Publix, or Aldi, or get a drink and a bite at Eastfield Bar & Grill, a neighborhood dive with everything from draft beers to burgers and karaoke nights.
Grab a cold beer at Eastfield Bar & Grill in Highland Creek.
Razoo's Cajun Cafe, in Highland Creek is a great spot for spicy meal. Locals will tell you to try the cajun chicken pasta.
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Highland Creek is full of fairways
Skybrook Golf Club is the largest of the many courses in the area. Head north to visit the semi-private club's vibrant Miniverde Bermudagrass greens for a challenging round on its scenic landscapes. Locals will walk over to Highland Creek Golf Club, located at the center of the community, right off the parkway. The course is well-known for the bodies of water settled throughout its elongated fairways. Mallard Creek Park hitches to Highland Creek's southern end for a peaceful day at the park. Residents can bring furry friends along for a walk along its natural footpaths or round up the kids for a game on one of its eight sprawling soccer fields. Valencia named HOA-sponsored events in town from “Movies at the Park, Holiday events, 5K runs, and a host of other events to accommodate the community.”
One of the many soccer fields at Mallard Creek Park in Highland Creek.
Highland Creek Golf Club has been a staple in this community for many years.
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Highland Creek hosts some of the best of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Highland Creek Elementary School is rated a B-plus on Niche, and Ridge Road Middle School is rated a C-plus. Mallard Creek High School is tucked into Mallard Creek Park's western end. The large public school is rated a B on Niche and ranked as the No. 18 best public high school in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district by Niche as well. The school shares practice facilities with the park, so the outdoor recreation students have access to is unique and expansive.
A birds eye view of the Mallard Creek High School football field in Highland Creek. A high school that's always battling for state titles.
The entrance to Highland Creek Elementary school.
At Ridge Road Middle, 20% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math.
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Various condos, townhouses and new-millennium mansions decorate winding streets
Residential subdivisions peel off the neighborhood's winding main road, Highland Creek Parkway. Highland Creek's home values range from $300,000 to over $600,000, varying by the square footage and age. Homebuyers can find condos and Contemporary-style townhouses at the bottom of the range or millennium-aged mansions averaging about five bedrooms and around 3,000 square feet towards the top. Highland Creek communities flaunt stunning streetscapes with polished architectural uniformity. Many single-family homes in the area have decorative architectural elements adapted from Charlotte's classic colonial and Craftsman styles. These grand residences stand tall over Highland Creek's gently rolling hillsides. Community planners allow for much room to accommodate spacious backyards and two-car garages. The modern neighborhood has preserved environmental elements predating its recent developments. Mature oaks and maples stretch to heights uncommon for a neighborhood this fresh and new. This pedestrian-friendly locale has sidewalks and footpaths that extend consistently throughout the neighborhood's residential streets.
A large, stately brick home with mature trees and manicured home
Album is a new 55+ community located in Highland Creek.
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Walkable neighborhood streets and access to Charlotte on I-77
Valencia says, “Streetlights reside on both sides of all the streets; you can walk to the Highland Creek shops, to the schools and all the amenities around the community. 10 miles of walking paths flow through the entire community. Very Bike friendly.” Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is 4 miles east of town. Residents are less than 20 miles from Uptown Charlotte, typically a 25-minute drive on Interstate 77. Highland Creek is right on top of the Interstate 485 belt loop, with access points flanking each end of the neighborhood, ensuring easy highway access for many work commutes.
Highland Creek is a large neighborhood, it is filled with large walking paths throughout.
Multiple interstates are easily accesible from the Highland Creek neighborhood.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Highland Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highland Creek, Charlotte sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland Creek, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $399,990, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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