Once a township on the South Carolina border, Steele Creek is now among Charlotte’s most growth-oriented communities. The area’s history dates back to the turn of the 18th century when experts suppose Scotch-Irish immigrants settled on its acreage alongside the Catawba River. Three centuries later, roughly 17,000 people occupy the area in homes accommodating a wide range of budgets. “We’re in a prime location in the southwest part of Charlotte. We are very close to Lake Wylie, there’s a big national preserve, and it’s very close to the airport. It’s like a sweet spot here,” says New Homes Sales Counselor Joseph Molo. His company, Mattamy Carolina Corporation, builds homes in Steele Creek, including townhouses in the Porter’s Row development. Residents are also drawn to the sprawling shopping and dining area in Steele Creek’s southeast corner, a commercial hub for many surrounding suburbs.
The Steele Creek neighborhood sits on the banks of Lake Wylie.
Colonial-style homes from the 2000s are common in Steele Creek.
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New townhouses and multimillion-dollar lakefront estates
Steele Creek occupies a large swath of land where North Carolina meets Lake Wylie to the west. Shopton Road cuts through its center from north to south, branching into winding residential subdivisions to the east. These are primarily 21st-century developments featuring Craftsman- and Colonial-style homes and townhouses — some brand-new. West of Shopton, homebuyers will generally find older, more spread-out estates, some with custom homes and waterside locations. Steele Creek’s average home value hovers around $470,000, though two-bedroom townhouses with attached, one-car garages start in the mid-$200,000s. Prices peak around $6.5 million, which might get a seven-bedroom, 15,000-plus-square-foot mansion on 11 lakeside acres.
You can also find new townhomes in the Steele Creek neighborhood.
You can find large custom lake side homes in Steele Creek.
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Hangouts for hikers, anglers and athletes
Over 1,100 acres of Steele Creek are dedicated to McDowell Nature Preserve. This largely forested plot in the neighborhood’s southwest corner features miles of shady trails leading to the water. Visitors can launch their boats, go fishing, camp out or let the kids loose on the playground. A few miles north, locals can reach another public green space, Thomas McAlister Winget Park. It’s a favorite for competitors, with baseball diamonds, soccer fields and a disc golf course. During the colder months or precipitous days, residents can visit the Steele Creek Branch of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for group storytime, private reading and other low-key activities.
Enjoy a long hike in the many trails at McDowell Nature Preserve in Steele Creek.
Winget Park includes an 18-hole disc golf course on its property.
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One of Charlotte's newest high schools
Most Steele Creek elementary-aged students attend Winget Park Elementary across from the eponymous green space. It accommodates about 660 students and has a B-plus from Niche. Southwest Middle School operates near Steele Creek Road to the southeast and is rated a B-minus. After eighth grade, all Steele Creek teens attend the nearby Palisades High School, one of the district’s newest facilities. It’s so new, in fact, that Niche has yet to grade it.
Palisades Park Elementary School accommodates some of Steele Creek's K-5 students.
Steele Creek's Southwest Middle School serves students in grades six through eight.
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A straight shot to the beltway
Steele Creek Road takes drivers north to Interstate 485, Charlotte’s primary beltway. It takes locals to Charlotte Douglas International Airport — one of the country’s busiest travel hubs — in about 15 minutes. Commuters can typically reach Uptown Charlotte in 20 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Steele Creek neighbors Lake Wylie, part of the Catawba River.
Steele Creek is located 14.5 miles south west of Uptown Charlotte.
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Shopping that draws South Carolinians
The Steele Creek shopping area is a significant draw for all Charlotte-area residents — even those across the South Carolina border. It contains several developments along Steele Creek Road and Tryon Street, including Rivergate, which features Target, Chick-fil-A, CVS and other big-name businesses. “Rivergate is right around the corner — I’m talking less than five minutes from your driveway,” Molo says of Steele Creek’s southeasternmost residents. Grocery stores appear on all sides of the area, between Harris Teeter and Publix to the north and Sprouts Farmers Market to the south. Locally owned eateries include Hickory Tavern, part of a statewide chain originating in Hickory, about 50 miles north. It invites customers to hang out and dig into wings while watching sports on dozens of screens.
Steele Creek residents have easy access to Publix for all their weekly shopping.
You can head to Target in Rivergate for all your home good needs.
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Parks in this Area
Berewick Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Trails
The Crossings Community Center and Playground
Grills
Picnic Area
Pool
Copperhead Island
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
Thomas McAlister Winget Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
McDowell Nature Preserve
Bike Trails
Camping
Grills
Steele Creek Athletic Association
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Field Day Park
Transit
Airport
Charlotte/Douglas International
21 min drive
Bus
Steele Creek Rd & Riverdale Rd
Bus
Steele Creek Rd & Steele Oaks Dr
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Steele Creek Rd & Steele Meadow Rd
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Steele Creek Rd & Branch Bend Ln
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.130 Reviews
4.0Niche User
12/31/2014Niche Review
There are several places where you can apply to and get and answer almost immediately. I have seen or heard few places where there is no job opportunities.
5.0Current Resident
3/31/2017Niche Review
I thoroughly enjoy living in Steele Creek, it has a nice reputation and is a beautiful area of Charlotte. It makes me feel safe. There is one thing I wish I could change about the particular area that I'm close to in Steele Creek and that is the heavy truck traffic on hwy 160, Steele Creek rd, and Tryon rd.
4.0Niche User
2/9/2015Niche Review
Really, the only concern that citizens of Charlotte have are tropical storms, thunderstorms, the rare debilitating ice storms, and tornadoes. Neither of these, an exception for thunderstorms, are frequent enough to be of concern.
2.0Current Resident
5/20/2024Niche Review
We moved to the area in 2018 and were happy, but feel like it's going downhill. There are lack of any decent restaurants, roads are filled with traffic because there has been no road lane expansion (was planned, but then pulled), crime is on the rise especially in terms of car break-in's, many panhandlers are in the area, and trash is everywhere. Also, in the Berewick area, you will hear airplanes all the time. On a positive note, it's close to Fort Mill, Lake Wylie and other nice areas of Charlotte.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Steele Creek
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Steele Creek Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
19,156
Median Age
38
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,221
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,323
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.5%
College Graduates
45.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.6%
% Population in Labor Force
80.6%
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®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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