Less than 25 miles south of Uptown Charlotte and roughly 5 miles from the South Carolina border is the upscale suburb of Weddington. This Union County town traces back to the 1824 creation of Sandy Ridge Methodist Episcopal Church, known today as Weddington Methodist Church. The area was predominantly agricultural until the 1970s when suburban development began to spread southward out of Charlotte. Today, Weddington is known for its collection of million-dollar estates. "We have Panther football players, Hornet basketball players, NASCAR drivers and a lot of company owners and developers," says Mayor Jim Bell. This community of more than 13,000 people is nearly entirely residential, with a generational family farm near the town center. Daily life here often involves commuting to Charlotte’s Uptown for work and connecting with friends at the private tennis and racquet club in town.
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Weddington United Methodist Church serves the area every Sunday.
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Custom estates and traditional suburban styles on spacious lots
The median price for a single-family home in Weddington is around $1.2 million, significantly above the state and national figures. Homes here rest on spacious properties of typically an acre or more and often have monthly homeowners association fees that can top $200. The town’s various subdivisions feature sprawling custom estates, Modern Transitional designs as well as classic Colonial Revivals and midcentury ranch-style homes. "We're in high demand," says Mayor Bell. "We have a new development with 18 one-acre lots and there's a waiting list with 700 people." Several creeks, lakes and ponds dot the area, so some properties rest along flood zones.
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Union County Public Schools is a high-ranking district
Union County Public Schools earns an A overall rating from Niche, which ranks it the third-best school district in North Carolina. More than 41,000 students attend classes in its 53 schools, ranging from traditional neighborhood schools to specialized academies. In Weddington, the elementary, middle and high schools, all with A ratings, share an expansive campus a few miles west of the town center. Several private schools are in the area, including Weddington Christian Academy. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is about 25 miles away.
Weddington Christian Academy Is the hub of activity for their student’s success.
Weddington Elementary School Is a vital part of the community education system.
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Weddington Optimist Park in town, several green spaces nearby
Over a dozen parks and golf courses are within a 10-mile drive of Weddington, including Colonel Francis J. Beatty Park, which offers a large lake and event space often used for weddings. The town has one park: the over 50-acre Weddington Optimist Park, which was built through community fundraising and serves as a center for youth sports. The Weddington-Wesley Chapel Athletic Association runs several programs for Union County youth at the park, such as baseball and football. Weddington Swim & Racquet Club is also in town. It offers members access to tennis and pickleball courts as well as an outdoor pool.
The Weddington Optimst Park has a variety of sports fields.
Local fish on the large lake at the Colonel Francis J Beatty Park in Charlotte, NC.
The Colonel Francis J Beatty Park trail in Charlotte, NC offers plenty of path to exercise on.
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Weddington Corners has everyday needs covered
A yellow Victorian home adorned with green shutters stands out in Weddington’s Town Center. Known as the historic Thomas-Wrenn House, it serves as the town hall. Behind it is the town’s only shopping center, Weddington Corners, a one-stop shop for weekly errands from getting groceries and gasoline to shipping packages and going to the dentist. Regionally grown produce and artisan goods draw residents to Union Market, a specialty grocer with a farmstand-like setup south of town that’s open spring through fall. Waverly, a comprehensive shopping mall with a mix of national retailers, high-end boutiques and chain restaurants, is a short drive away. Another retail center sits east of town in Wesley Chapel. Charlotte offers nightlife and entertainment.
Weddington Corners is a close option for locals to run errands.
Weddington Town Hall is known as the historic Thomas-Wrenn House.
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Commuting to Uptown Charlotte
Two state highways cross through Weddington, leading to Interstate 485 for commutes to Uptown Charlotte or Charlotte Douglas International Airport, both roughly a 25-mile drive. Several major interstates convene in the city to reach destinations across the state. Charlotte Area Transit System buses stop at a park-and-ride lot about 2 miles north of town.
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