Starmount Forest
Suburban Neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County 28210
Neighborhood Reviews
Ranch-style homes and clusters of condos
Apartment and condo communities sit along winding, wooded roads across the southern half of the neighborhood. To the north, brick ranch-style and split-level homes built between the 1960s and ‘70s line the streets. Some are bordered by sidewalks and perch atop gentle slopes, while others rest on flat quarter-acre lots dotted by oaks. Room to roam outdoors and spacious basements inside make these single-family properties highly sought-after, and median home prices tend to land at around $460,000. According to Starmount Forest native and Realtor Brianna Forte with the Redbud Group, “When homes go on the market here, they are sold quickly, and values are trending up.” Condos and townhouses on the opposite end of the neighborhood sell for considerably less, typically listing between the $100,000 and $200,000 range for one or two bedrooms.Global learning at South Meck High
Starmount Forest students are served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Forte recalls her time at Starmount Elementary, now Starmount Academy of Excellence, where she enjoyed peaceful walks home from school along tree-lined Brookdale Avenue. “I would describe Starmount as a little slice of heaven — not too busy with lots of character and charm,” Forte says. The elementary school receives a C-minus from Niche, while Carmel Middle earns a B-plus. South Mecklenburg High, which earns an A-minus, is home to a world language magnet program. At “South Meck,” students can choose from one of six languages, including Japanese and American Sign Language.Miles of trails in the neighborhood’s backyard
The neighborhood’s east side is bounded by a lush, winding estuary. A pedestrian bridge at the end of Rockledge Drive opens up to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a scenic waterside trail that sprawls for miles past grassy hillsides and wooded lakefronts. Parks and playgrounds branch off the paved footpath in every direction, starting at Huntingtown Farms Park. Families love the park for its playground and sporting facilities, but residents can also get their hands dirty planting produce in the community garden. For year-round recreation, pickleball pros and tennis stars head to Charlotte Tennis NC to hit the indoor courts. Starclaire Recreation Club also has courts and a swimming pool open exclusively to members.Travel by light rail across town
South Boulevard is residents’ express ticket to Uptown, bypassing Interstate 77 traffic in a roughly nine-mile drive. For a car-free trip, residents can hop on the Lynx Blue Line light rail at the Sharon Road West station. Charlotte Area Transit bus lines also run along the Boulevard, offering even more transportation options.Daily needs and local eats at a close by shopping center
Everyday needs await at the Quail Corners shopping center, just east on Sharon Road West. Equipped with a Harris Teeter, UPS store, Walgreens and GoHealth Urgent Care, residents can grab groceries and run errands quickly. A cluster of local restaurants also makes it easy to pick up dinner on the way home or stop in for a night out. Waterbean Coffee’s sleek interior and fresh-brewed drinks make it a perfect place to get some work done, while Rusty’s Deli and Grille is an old standby for lunch on the go. The bulletin board full of neighborhood ads and flyers is the hallmark of a true community staple. Wolfman Pizza’s quirky werewolf theme is paired with scary good pies that make for convenient takeout on busy nights, but residents will want to dine in at Riceblossom to take in the authentic Chinese restaurant’s decorative cherry blossom tree adorned with paper lanterns. SouthPark Mall, Charlotte’s premiere retail destination, is about four and a half miles away from the neighborhood. The mall is home to big-box and name-brand stores ranging from Apple to American Girl Place, making it a popular weekend hangout.
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Elliot Schorr
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicole McAlister
Nicole McAlister
Keller Williams Ballantyne Area
(980) 550-5120
405 Total Sales
2 in Starmount Forest
$285K - $475K Price Range
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Tony Karak
Tony Karak
Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Paracle
(980) 809-4706
380 Total Sales
1 in Starmount Forest
$237,500 Price
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David Anderson
David Anderson
EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
(774) 275-6143
92 Total Sales
1 in Starmount Forest
$126,000 Price
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Steven Szasz
Steven Szasz
ProStead Realty
(803) 887-0252
77 Total Sales
1 in Starmount Forest
$535,000 Price
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Justin Sciranko
Justin Sciranko
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Lake Norman
(980) 319-1632
143 Total Sales
1 in Starmount Forest
$340,000 Price
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Andrew Greenberg
Andrew Greenberg
EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
(980) 326-4196
132 Total Sales
1 in Starmount Forest
$440,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Park Road Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Archdale Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Ramblewood Park
Huntingtowne Farms Park
- Bike Trails
- Tennis
- Trails
Pine Valley Neighborhood Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Marion Diehl Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Soccer
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/5/2016
Niche Review
The crime rate is very low in this area. I feel very safe where i live because there are a lot of police.
2/17/2016
Niche Review
As mentioned before, this area is really great and safe in 5 years I was never concerned about crime .
1/5/2016
Niche Review
The community is amazing because they support their local high school football teams. Some restaurants have the local high school teams jerseys framed.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Starmount Forest | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Starmount Forest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Starmount Forest, Charlotte sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Starmount Forest, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $353,500, up 119% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$395,000
Median Sale Price
$353,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$497,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$255,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$160,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
119%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$255
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,150
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,583
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,233
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
987
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
683
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Open Houses
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Monday, Jun 168am - 7pm
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,170 - $1,865 per month
- Andover Woods
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 656+ Sq Ft
- 7808 Andover Woods Dr
- Charlotte, NC
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$1,198 - $4,021 per month
- Anson at the Lakes
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 622+ Sq Ft
- 8000 Waterford Lakes Dr
- Charlotte, NC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,151
Median Age
33
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,368
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,550
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.6%
College Graduates
25.2%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
85.7%
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®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 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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