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Suburban Charlotte Suburb between Pineville and Ballantyne
Named for the network of creeks cradling its south end, McAlpine is a South Charlotte neighborhood 15 miles removed from the vibrant Center City. The neighborhood is a residential peninsula formed by three sides of creeks and accompanying greenways. "The area attracts both working professionals and families because you have proximity to jobs at the Pineville hospital and interstate access to Uptown, but also really great schools," says Carmela Hidalgo, a Realtor/Broker with NorthGroup Real Estate who has several years of experience selling on Charlotte's south side. Centered between the growing attractions in Ballantyne and Pineville, this suburb enjoys a natural woodland buffer from surrounding commercial hubs.
Take a walk along the trail at the McMullen Creek Greenway in Charlotte, NC.
The McAlpine neighborhood of Charlotte is only 15 miles south of Uptown.
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Ranch-style homes and Colonial Revival styles encompassed by trees
Homes from the late 1970s and early 80s rest along McAlpine’s winding and hilly streets, often ending in cul-de-sacs. “The homes are older than you would find over in Ballantyne, but with that comes larger lots and mature trees," Hidalgo says. Lots, shaded by towering pines and decorated with shaped shrubs, range from 1/4 to ½ acre. Ranch-style homes are the most common, featuring red brick or vinyl siding. Various other home styles are available, from Dutch Colonial-inspired split-levels and Cape Cods to angular 1970s contemporary designs and symmetrical suburban two-stories. Most homes cost between $350,000 and $500,000. Condos and townhomes sit close to State Route 51, with units from $150,000 to $330,000.
A few colonial style homes in the McAlpine neighborhood of Charlotte.
A painted brick ranch home in the McAlpine neighborhood of Charlotte.
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Flood zones and nearby McAlpine Wastewater Treatment Plant
Most homes are unaffected by potential flooding around the McMullen and McAlpine creeks, but some properties that sit directly adjacent are part of the FEMA flood zone AE. The AE designation means there is a 1% annual chance of flooding, and specific insurance is needed. Additionally, the southernmost tip of the neighborhood sits less than a mile from the McAlpine Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The McMullen Creek Greenway entrance in Toringdon Circle Shopping Center
The McAlpine neighborhood gets it's name from the estuary that cradles its south end.
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Fresh facilities at the brand-new Ballantyne Ridge High
Endhaven Elementary earns a B-plus rating from Niche. The STEM-focused school features a science lab, an outdoor classroom and a large garden. Quail Hollow Middle, an International Baccalaureate magnet school, receives a C-plus. The new Ballantyne Ridge High opened for the 2024-2025 school year. Built to relieve overcrowding at several area schools, Ballantyne Ridge features a four-story classroom wing with 100 classrooms and is not yet rated by Niche. Currently, the school only serves ninth through 11th-grade students, as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools doesn’t relocate senior classes. Neighborhood 12th graders learn at the nearby A-minus-rated South Mecklenburg High, where they attended class before Ballantyne Ridge was built.
Endhaven Elementary School entrance in Charlotte, NC.
The Quail Hollow Middle School entrance in Charlotte, NC.
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More than a dozen parks nearby in Ballantyne
McMullen Creek Greenway and McAlpine Creek Greenway flow along the neighborhood's west and east sides. These trails, popular for walks and bike rides, switch from gravel to pavement and elevated wood as they parallel their namesake creeks through dense forest. The private Painted Tree Swim & Racquet Association is in the neighborhood, offering members access to an outdoor pool, a tennis court and a half-court for basketball. Twenty public parks are nearby in the upscale neighborhood of Ballantyne, including the expansive Ballantyne’s Backyard, a popular picnic spot with walking trails and several catch-and-release fishing ponds. Mecklenburg County’s William R. Davie Park is less than 4 miles east, featuring a large playground, soccer fields and a spacious off-leash dog park. South Charlotte is a golfer’s paradise. Eight private clubs are within a 5-mile radius of McAlpine, such as TPC Piper Glen, which offers 18 holes designed by golf great Arnold Palmer. Water-based adventure is a short drive away. “It’s so easy to jump on I-485 and head to the National Whitewater Center,” says Tina Hicks, a Realtor with Helen Adams Realty, who lives nearby in Quail Hollow. “You can go whitewater rafting. You can do a ropes course. In the wintertime, they’ll have an ice-skating rink.”
McAlpine residents enjoy a brisk walk of the McAlpine Creek Greenway.
Many residents take advantage of the well maintained soccer fields at William Davie Park.
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Shopping for everyday needs at Carmel Commons
McAlpine's location offers quick access to the retailers and restaurants along Pineville-Matthews Road. Carmel Commons is the neighborhood shopping center featuring The Fresh Market, Pet Supplies Plus and Party City. It hosts chain restaurants such as Cava and Chicken Salad Chick and several local eateries. Amélie’s French Bakery & Café, Southern Living’s pick for the best bakery in North Carolina, attracts customers for its colorful macaroons and buttery croissants, often paired with a latte. The Rusty Onion is a new addition to Charlotte’s food scene. The pub-style pizzeria features a large rotating selection of draft beer. Cabo's Mexican Cuisine & Cantina is a beloved spot for fajitas, margaritas and friendly service. More shopping centers with retailers like Walmart Neighborhood Market and Lowe’s Home Improvement are available in the neighboring town of Pineville, home to Carolina Place Mall. More grocery stores, including Publix, Harris Teeter and Sprouts Farmers Market, are south in Ballantyne. The neighborhood features The Amp Ballantyne, a new spot for live music, festivals, group exercise classes and markets.
McAlpine residents head to Carolina Place for leisurely weekend shopping.
Grab you weekly groceries at The Fresh Market in McAlpine.
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You can jump on a bus to get to most places from the McAlpine neighborhood of Charlotte.
Uptown commuters ride the LYNX
The roughly 16-mile trip from McAlpine into Uptown Charlotte should ideally be 25 minutes, but it can get up to an hour during rush hour traffic. So, instead, many residents turn to the LYNX Blue Line. The closest station is about 3 miles northwest and has a large park-and-ride lot. Ballantyne, host to major employers such as Brighthouse Financial and LendingTree, is a quick 3-mile drive south. Pineville-Matthews Road provides fast access to Interstate 485 and is dotted with Charlotte Area Transit System bus stops. Bike lanes line Carmel Road, a main route through the neighborhood. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 14 miles away.
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There are always police around; however, they rarely take action for speeding, reckless driving, etc. Probably why Charlotte has terrible drivers. As for crime, it is handled well.
3.0Niche User
1/14/2015Niche Review
Most people in this area work blue-collar jobs. It's not often that you find someone living their dream anywhere, though.
3.0Niche User
3/28/2016Niche Review
South Charlotte in general is becoming a popular place to live. So there are a lot of people around and at high traffic hours it's the worst but overall I enjoy living here.
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McAlpine Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McAlpine, Charlotte sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in McAlpine, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $360,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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