Mineral Springs is a small town outside of Charlotte’s city limits
Mineral Springs is a quiet, rural community located between the small town of Waxhaw and the up-and-coming city of Monroe. The landscape is made up of cul-de-sacs, farms and woods, and it's common to see horses grazing in pastures while driving through Mineral Springs. This Union County community of just over 3,000 residents is about 30 miles south of Charlotte. “The area appeals to people wanting a slower pace of life and because they’re being priced out of Charlotte, so they’re moving further out,” says Danielle Edwards, a Broker and Realtor at RE/MAX Executive Carolinas with about 20 years of experience. In addition to the peaceful, bucolic setting with comparatively lower home prices, homeowners are also drawn to the schools in the area. Students in Mineral Springs are zoned for Union County Public Schools, a highly sought-after school district.
Single-family homes and acreage in Mineral Springs
Mineral Springs is characterized by flat country roads, horse farms and spacious, tree-filled lots. Most homes sit north of Waxhaw Highway, and prices typically range from about $360,000 to $840,000. Buyers can find 20th-century ranch-style homes for under $450,000. Properties over $660,000 are clustered in cul-de-sacs in the northwest portion of Mineral Springs; these tend to be New Traditional and modern transitional homes with over 3,000 square feet. Prices for land range from about $160,000 to $550,000.
Kids may attend Union County Public Schools
The highly regarded Union County Public Schools, rated A on Niche, serves the area. Students may attend Western Union Elementary and Parkwood Middle, both rated B-plus, before advancing to Parkwood High, rated B. In 2025, the Parkwood girls’ varsity wrestling team won the high school its first state title.
Horseback rides, golf and nature walks in Mineral Springs
Mineral Springs is a horse-friendly place. It’s home to several equestrian facilities, and the town hosted the Queen’s Cup horse racing event for decades until 2024. One of the community’s subdivisions, Harrington Hall, offers equestrian-friendly properties. The Mineral Springs Greenway is a natural surface trail that welcomes horseback riders; it stretches less than 2 miles one-way and is accessible from McNeely Road. This multi-use trail goes past a creek and through the woods behind cul-de-sacs. For other outdoor recreation, families can head to Mineral Springs Park for the playground and paved, stroller-friendly walking path. Stonebridge Golf Club offers group clinics and private lessons on its public 18-hole course.
Shopping and dining in Mineral Springs, Waxhaw and Monroe
Mineral Springs is home to a handful of small businesses, like a garden center, a florist, a bakery and an ice cream shop. Farley’s Pizzeria is a laid-back spot serving wings, calzones and pizza. More shopping and dining options are in Waxhaw and Monroe. In Waxhaw, shoppers can get groceries at Food Lion and find other retailers along Providence Road, including Lowe’s Home Improvement. “Monroe has a lot of locally owned restaurants, and A Cause for Tea is one of my favorites,” Edwards says. “You walk in and it’s like a museum. They have tea, crumpets and amazing quiches. It’s a special place; they have bridal showers there and birthdays.” This tea house and gift shop, located in a renovated historic home, also supports impoverished women in Nicaragua by selling their handmade wares.
Waxhaw Highway links Mineral Springs to neighboring communities
Mineral Springs’ lack of public transportation makes it a car-dependent area. Waxhaw Highway extends about 5 miles southwest to Waxhaw and about 8 miles northeast to Monroe. The nearest hospital, Atrium Health Waxhaw, is about 8 miles away, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 35 miles northwest. U.S. Route 74 takes commuters to Charlotte.
