Providence’s housing variety and key location give it wide appeal
Providence is a large residential neighborhood in South Charlotte that straddles the Interstate 485 Loop. Buyers are drawn here for the suburban lifestyle and convenient location, minutes from Waverly’s shops and restaurants and Ballantyne ’s jobs and entertainment. Housing ranges from entry-level townhouses to multimillion-dollar mansions on spacious, tree-shaded lots. Direct highway access means you can reach Uptown in under an hour, and families appreciate having parks and highly rated schools close by.
The homes surrounding Providence Country Club have highly landscaped lots.
You'll find many custom homes on the streets of Providence.
Providence Road is a major commuter route through South Charlotte.
Commuters in Providence have direct access to Providence Road and Interstate 485.
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From townhouses and condos to golf course homes and custom mansions
Many subdivisions make up Providence, so you’ll find a wide variety of single-family homes to choose from. In Providence Crossing, brick New Traditionals and Federal-inspired houses back up to a private 18-hole golf course. Meanwhile, Providence Plantation offers an established feel with ranch-style homes, transitionals and custom mansions on wooded lots that often exceed half an acre. “It’s unique because you can’t get new homes in Charlotte that are fully custom and on large lots, but there are some in Providence,” says Nicole McAlister, a Realtor with The Redbud Group at Keller Williams SouthPark. “Lots of people buy homes and renovate them to be more modern, but they keep the charm. They want to save the home’s character while still putting their own touch on it.” If you’re looking for a more walkable lifestyle, Waverly has Craftsman- and Tudor Revival-style detached homes and newly built townhouses on smaller lots. Condos fill the Polo Club at Weddington.
You can find estate-style properties with guest suites in Providence.
A beautifully remodeled farmhouse in Providence is a rare sight.
Many of Providence's higher-end neighborhoods feature custom mansions.
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Home prices in Providence range widely
Homebuyers in Providence typically pay well over Charlotte ’s median sale price, which sits around $430,000. But that doesn’t mean first-time buyers can’t find something within their budget. Here’s how prices break down by home type:
Condos start in the mid-$300,000s and can reach the upper $500,000s.
Townhouses start in the lower $300,000s and can reach the mid-$800,000s.
Detached homes start in the mid-$300,000s and quickly rise to more than $3 million.
You’ll find lower prices in Ballantyne to the west, slightly higher prices in Olde Providence to the north and much higher prices in Weddington to the east, which has a median sale price of about $2.4 million.
Students can attend public and private schools that earn high marks
Providence is within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district. Several highly rated schools are in the neighborhood, including Providence Spring Elementary School and Providence High School, both of which are National Blue Ribbon Schools. The high school, which receives an A rating from Niche, offers more than two dozen Advanced Placement courses and has the highest AP pass rate in the district. The A-plus-rated Charlotte Latin School in Raintree is a nearby private option.
Students can attend the highly rated Providence High School.
The highly rated Charlotte Latin School is a nearby private option.
Students can attend the highly rated Jay M. Robinson Middle School.
Polo Ridge Elementary School serves Providence.
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Access to I-485 and an express bus route make commuting easier
Commuters can quickly hop onto Interstate 485 and Providence Road (state Route 16) to reach job centers around Charlotte. “People who work in Ballantyne have a short drive because it’s so close,” McAlister says. Some subdivisions are less than 6 miles from Ballantyne. Other destinations include:
SouthPark, which is about 9 miles away (or 20 to 35 minutes)
Uptown Charlotte, which is around 13 miles away (or 30 to 60 minutes)
South End, which is roughly 13 miles away (or 30 to 60 minutes)
If you want to use public transportation, Charlotte Area Transit System buses stop along Providence Road, and there’s a park-and-ride lot in Waverly for the Arboretum/Waverly Express route.
Interstate 485 courses through Providence, giving commuters direct access to the highway.
Providence has CATS bus stops and a park-and-ride lot.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 22 miles away.
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Where Providence residents shop, dine and enjoy an evening out
There’s so much to do in and around Providence. The sprawling Waverly mixed-use development balances familiar name-brand stores with high-end boutiques. You can find a new outfit at Athleta or Ivy & Leo before browsing makeup and skincare products at Ulta Beauty. Seasonal events take over Waverly Terrace throughout the year, from the Tunes on the Terrace summer concert series to late October’s Monster Bash. While Waverly has mostly chain restaurants, there are plenty of local spots to choose from in Rea Village, Rea Farms and The Arboretum. Favorites include Link & Pin, a refined gastropub known for its brunch, and Ilios Noche, which serves elevated takes on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. National retailers, such as Target, Marshalls and The Home Depot, fill Blakeney Town Center in Provincetowne and Promenade on Providence in Berkeley. Whole Foods Market and Harris Teeter are just a few of the grocery stores in this area. As for entertainment, you can catch the latest blockbuster at Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen or enjoy a concert at TD Amp Ballantyne.
There are a handful of large shopping centers dotting Providence and the surrounding area.
Waverly is a bustling mixed-use development in Providence, where you can shop, dine and attend events.
Ivy & Leo is a popular clothing store in Waverly.
Whole Foods Market is one of several grocery stores in the Providence area.
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Outdoor activities at Colonel Francis J. Beatty Park and beyond
Some subdivisions have community pools and clubhouses, but no matter where you live in Providence, you’re a short drive from a park. Mountain biking is a popular pastime at the 270-acre Colonel Francis J. Beatty Park, where trails for every experience level wind through the woods. Whether you’re into pickleball, soccer, basketball or baseball, you can find a place to play here, and there are multiple playgrounds to explore, as well as a fishing lake, which often serves as a backdrop for wedding ceremonies. Nearby, you can go birdwatching at Flat Branch Nature Preserve or walk along the Four Mile Creek Greenway at Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews. Golfers have no shortage of country clubs to choose from, with Raintree Country Club, TPC Piper Glen and Providence Country Club nearby.
Locals fish on the large lake at Colonel Francis J. Beatty Park.
Enjoy a round of golf at TPC Piper Glen.
Residents love the mountain biking trails at Colonel Francis J. Beatty Park.
A kayaker on the lake at Colonel Francis J. Beatty Park.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Providence
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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4
Crime Score
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Providence Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Providence, Charlotte sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Providence, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $759,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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