Indian Trail NC Kids Love Saturday Mornings at Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse. When the new Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse opened last October in Indian Trail NC, it was a hit with the residents of this small town who no longer had to drive to Monroe or Matthews to buy products for their homes and gardens.  But who knew that Lowe's would become such a popular destination for Indian Trail NC kids on Saturday mornings?  You'll find 30 to 50 children with their parents eagerly building projects at the store on two Saturdays a month.  They're participating in the Lowe's Build & Grow clinics for kids. How do I know that the Lowe's Build & Grow kids clinics are so popular?  See that Lowe's employee with the red vest in the photo?  That's my husband, Jon.  He and his assistant, Beth, run... 08/08/2009

McClain's Farm Produce in Indian Trail NC Union County NC has been the fastest growing county in North Carolina for the last five or six years.  You might think that all the new subdivisions, shopping centers, and roads would have pushed old-fashioned farm produce stands right out of the county or at least deep into its rural corners, but you will be surprised to learn that McClain's Farm Produce in Indian Trail NC is just five minutes from the intersection of I-485 and Idlewild Road.  After exiting the highway and traveling past a gas station, a bank, a grocery store, a pharmacy and several restaurants, you'll arrive at the McClain's farm where they grow the summer produce we've come to love. As we say here in the South, McClain's Farm Produce in Indian Trail NC "isn't much to look at"... 08/02/2009

Family Circle Magazine searched the country to find the best places to live and raise families based on criteria that included population, income, affordability, quality of education, access to health care, abundance of green space, neighborly comraderie and overall resident satisfaction ... and "Wala" ... what they discovered is what we have known all along - Indian Trail really stacks up!!!! To view the article and more details on the study pick up the August issue of Family Circle Magazine.       07/31/2009

Bonterra Cafe and Market in Indian Trail NC. The Bonterra Cafe and Market opened this summer in the heart of Bonterra, an Indian Trail NC swim club community.  The cafe is already a hit with neighborhood residents and children, who stop in for gourmet coffees and sweet treats after spending time at the neighborhood swimming pool across the street.  On the weekends, you'll find the outdoor patio filled until late with people who are enjoying meeting and conversing with their neighbors.  The Bonterra Cafe and Market is also stocked with everyday items that neighborhood residents might need in a pinch, such as paper towels or dishwashing liquid.  Wouldn't it be great to have a place within walking distance of your home to buy a forgotten household item on short notice? What is unique about... 07/31/2009

Indian Trail, NC Homes for Sale are located in the southern portion of the Piedmont region of North Carolina, and is situated astride US 74 approximately 15 miles southeast of Charlotte Real Estate for Sale in Union County, which is among the 25 fastest growing counties in the United States. The Town of Indian Trail, NC, according to a recent survey by the Gadberry Group, is considered to be one of eight so-called “boomtowns” in the entire nation. As of 2008, the number of households in Indian Trail, NC Real Estate was estimated at 16,145 households, which is a 95% increase from 2007’s totals of 8,259 households. In addition, the median household income increased to $87,707, which is also up 38% from 2007’s median household income of $63,578. Needless to say, the Town of Indian Trail is... 07/04/2009

Located in Union County east of Matthews in Indian Trail, the master-planned community of Brandon Oaks offers a quality of life that is bigger and better because they thought of all things that matter most and made them a part of everyone’s lifestyle and neighborhood. Brandon Oaks feels like the country but with I-485 just down the road, you're close to shopping, restaurants & more, including the new Harris Teeter shopping center just around the corner.Brandon Oaks offers two separate swim and tennis facilities conveniently located within the community. The Brandon Oaks Swim and Tennis Club, with a regulation-size pool, a kiddie pool, a basketball court and two tennis courts, is located near a community pond with playground and walking trails. The Brandon Oaks Sports Club has a resort-s... 06/26/2009

What happened in the Indian Trail NC real estate market during April and May of 2009? This post will summarize first quarter real estate sales in Indian Trail NC plus compare average sold prices with 2008 closed prices. Indian Trail NC Real Estate Market Report--April to May 2009 Single Family Homes in Indian Trail NC Number of Sales:  58 Price Range:  $60,501 to $550,000 Average Heated Area:  2033 sq.ft. Average Price:  $177,133 Average 2008 Price:  $204,552    Change: -13% Average Days on Market:  95 Number of Contracts Pending:  37 Most Active Neighborhood:  Brandon Oaks, Colton Ridge, Crismark Current Active Listings on Market:  256 Townhomes and Condominiums in Indian Trail NC Number of Sales:  None  Price Range:  not applicable Average Heated Area:  not applicable Average Price:  ... 06/26/2009

SOLD at an Incredible Value: Great School Zone Home in INDIAN TRAIL!Location: CrismarkCrismark Seller offered this IMMACULATE home at a better price than a short sale or a foreclosure!! See for yourself, the home that you can get for this GREAT price!ASK ABOUT $8,000 FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER FEDERAL TAX CREDIT! This move-in-ready home shows like a model! Bright, open floorplan with 4BR, 2.5BA, formal dining, office/study/guest room on main. Great kitchen with upgraded appliances and opened to living areas, breakfast room. Magnificent master suite with luxury bath (dual sinks, sep shower, garden tub). Wood blinds throughout. One of the largest wooded backyards in Crismark! Great neighborhd & GREAT schools--location, location, location! This home is better than NEW--first year 'kinks' have be... 06/21/2009

Lake Park, incorporated village in northwest Union County, is 15 miles from downtown Charlotte, but feels like a different time and place. Villagers have built a variety of homes here: traditional single-family homes, maintenance free patio homes, condominiums, and townhomes. The Village of Lake Park was designed by developers in the mid-1990s to create a small town atmosphere where individuals and families in every life stage could find a place to live and the community organizations and amenities that enhance a small town lifestyle. They did that and more; they created Union County's most walkable town. A landscaped park with a bell tower and a village green with gazebo dominate the Lake Park Town Center in the heart of the village. Town festivals, such as the Kite Festival in March ... 06/20/2009

Crismark in Indian Trail NC has a new upscale section called The Enclaves at Crismark.  New Tradition Custom Homes will be building homes on over 300 wooded lots ranging in size from a quarter acre to 0.6 acre.  Buyers can select from seven floor plans, customize one of these plans for their needs, or get a quote on another plan of their choosing.  Pricing ranges from just under $350,000 to $425,000. The homes at this Indian Trail NC neighborhood will have exteriors loaded with character.  Each home will have a front porch and a rear porch.  Exterior materials will be stone, brick, cedar shakes and Hardie-plank siding.  The homes will be built on crawl spaces with brick foundations.  Basement lots are also available. The interiors at the Enclaves at Crismark will include wood floors, mo... 06/11/2009

Open Houses This Weekend Saturday, May 9, 2009 1-4 PM View Map | Printable Flyer (PDF Format) 2008 Secret Garden Court Indian Trail, NC 28079 $189,900 Brandon Oaks 4 Bedrooms MLS: Just Listed 2.5 Bathrooms Description: Be among the first to see this brand new listing to the market. Priced to sell fast, this 4 Bedroom is priced about 5-10% less than the neighboring competition. This home features a large master suite with vaulted ceilings, kitchen overlooking the family room, 2 car Garage, and a large corner lot. 2009 Harvest Red Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 $209,900 Holly Park 4 Bedrooms MLS: 850606 2.5 Bathrooms Description: Former model is ready for you with a spacious, open floor plan, office / living room with built-in cabinetry. The large kitchen features a pantry, built-in desk, 42... 05/03/2009

What happened in the Indian Trail NC real estate market during the first three months of 2009? This post will summarize first quarter real estate sales in Indian Trail NC plus compare average sold prices with 2008 closed prices. Indian Trail NC Real Estate Market Report--January to March 2009 Single Family Homes in Indian Trail NC Number of Sales:  5 Price Range:  $73,088 to $347,000 Average Heated Area:  2089 sq.ft. Average Price:  $177,700 Average 2008 Price:  $204,552      Change: -13% Number of Contracts Pending:  29 Most Active Neighborhood:  Fieldstone Farm, Brandon Oaks Current Active Listings on Market:  256 Townhomes and Condominiums in Indian Trail NC Number of Sales:  3  Price Range:  $111,500 to $132,900 Average Heated Area:  1482 Average Price:  $119,300 Average 2008 Price:... 04/02/2009

Is an Indian Trail NC relocation in your future?  You may want to consider a move to the town.  Two national publications have listed Indian Trail NC as one of America's best small towns.  Relocate-America included Indian Trail on its 2008 Top 100 American Cities list.  Family Circle Magazine has named the town one of America's ten best small towns in 2009. What makes Indian Trail NC such a desirable relocation destination?  Here are my top six reasons. With an estimated population of 18,000, Indian Trail is small enough to have a small town feel but large enough to have community shopping and restaurants within the town limits. Indian Trail is located in the southern suburbs of Charlotte NC, a vibrant New South city with plentiful job, shopping and entertainment opportunities. Indian T... 03/30/2009

Although the weather is making everyone think of spring, Indian Trail NC residents can enjoy winter's cold year round.  All they have to do is drop by the Extreme Ice Center on Indian Trail-Fairview Road.  This facility has two National Hockey League sized ice rinks and a small rink for the youngest skaters called The Puddle plus much more.  This Indian Trail NC 87,000 sq.ft. center houses a large variety of programs for all ages as well as the Pro Shop with equipment for hockey players and figure skaters, the Center Ice Tavern sports bar overlooking the rinks, and a Fitness/Wellness Center.  Some of the many programs offered at Extreme Ice Center are listed below. Official Practice Facility of the Charlotte Checkers, Charlotte's ECHL team Learn to Play Hockey classes for 4-6 year olds ... 03/06/2009

Do you want to know how the Indian Trail NC real estate market fared in 2008? This post will summarize the 2008 real estate sales for the town as a whole plus report on the most active neighborhoods with the Town of Indian Trail NC. 2008 Real Estate Market Report for Indian Trail NC Single Family Homes Number of Sales:  337   Price Range:  $14,000 to $665,000   Average Heated Area: 2150 sf   Average Price:  $204,552   Average Days on Market:  101 Townhouses and Condos Number of Sales:  29   Price Range: $102,100 to $253,000   Average Heated Area:  1560 sf   Average Price:  $151,697   Average Days on Market:  123   Most Active Neighborhoods in Indian Trail NC Single Family Neighborhoods Meriwether   Years Built:  1999-2004 Number of Sales:  29   Price Range:  $97,580 to $197,000   Averag... 01/13/2009

Crismark is a large Indian Trail NC neighborhood with three entrances on Idlewild Road, Mill Grove Road and Stevens Mill Road.  Construction began in Crismark in 2000.  Currently about half-finished, the neighborhood will eventually have approximately 900 homes.  Crismark is separated into distinct villages with common area greenways separating the villages.  The common areas allow many of Crismark's homes to have wooded buffer areas behind their backyards.  A swim club has been completed in one of the amenity areas.  Another swim club is under construction to serve later phases of the development.             Crismark Homes A variety of lot sizes define the various villages within Crismark.  Smaller homes with stone and vinyl or brick and vinyl exteriors are built on one-eighth to one-... 11/07/2008

Brandon Oaks is an enormous neighborhood with lots of amenities and a wide range of house plans to suit just about anybody. Several large tract builders including Ryland, Ryan and Shea Homes have built this neighborhood out - so you'll have several house styles to choose from. You should be able to find foreclosures in this neighborhood if that's what you're looking for. This is an area with lots of shopping nearby and close proximity to Charlotte. to see Brandon Oaks real estate currently for sale in Indian Trail. Homes in this subdivision tend to range from $138,000 to $381,900. Therefore, with Terra Vista Realty’s 1.5% cash rebate, we can pay you from about $2,100 to $5,700 to buy a house in Brandon Oaks through us. Houses in this neighborhood generally range from about 1200 to 4300 ... 11/01/2008

Want to be able to walk your children to their elementary school?  If so, consider Brookhaven, one of Indian Trail's newest neighborhoods.  Brookhaven is next door to Antioch Elementary School and extends from Antioch Church Road to Chestnut Lane in Union County.  This convenient location is between Matthews and Providence Road near the Mecklenburg County-Union County line.  Shopping is available nearby at Plantation Marketplace where the Siskey YMCA is located or at the Promenade at Providence Road and I-485.  I-485 provides easy access to other parts of South Charlotte and the airport.   Brookhaven Neighborhood Amenities Brookhaven's tree-lined streets wind through the property and sidewalks and common areas with pathways provide plenty of space for walking and bicycling.  Brookhaven'... 10/29/2008

Brandon Oaks, a master planned community of 18 distinct neighborhoods, is Indian Trail North Carolina's largest neighborhood. Construction began in Brandon Oaks in the mid-1990s and continues today with three builders in six neighborhoods. When complete in a few years, Brandon Oaks will have over one thousand homes. A central landscaped parkway runs through the community providing access to the various neighborhoods and the community amenities. A variety of community shopping facilities is under construction nearby including a Harris Teeter grocery store within walking distance of the neighborhood.   Amenities Brandon Oaks includes two swim and tennis facilities. The Brandon Oaks Swim and Tennis Club, with a regulation-size pool, a kiddie pool, a basketball court and two tennis courts,... 10/01/2008

Bonterra Village is not a typical Indian Trail NC neighborhood.  Bonterra Village does have some of the same features found in other newer Indian Trail subdivisions. A landscaped parkway winds through the neighborhood.   The subdivision is divided into distinct sections with different housing types, styles and pricing. The Bonterra Swim and Tennis Club is the centerpiece of the neighborhood. Bonterra has a park, sports fields and a walking trail that encircles the subdivision. So...what features does Bonterra have that you can't find in other Indian Trail neighborhoods? You can live above your own store or office in Bonterra. The Bonterra Live/Work Units have unfinished first floors waiting to be finished for retail or office uses.  The upper two floors are finished as a 1700sf, 2 bedro... 09/08/2008