Spotlight: A look at rural life in Weddington's Williamsburg

Beautiful, luxury custom and semi-custom homes, large lots and Weddington (Union Co.) taxes and schools! Those are just some of the perks to calling Weddington's Williamsburg neighborhood home.

Located just 3 miles east of downtown Weddington off Beulah Church Road, Williamsburg is less than 10 minutes from all of the best amenities of the South Charlotte and Ballantyne area as well as I-485 access.

Stonecrest, Blakeney and Ballantyne Village are the closest large shopping, dining and entertainment areas.

Colonel Francis Beatty Park is just 3 miles away for outdoor recreation, sporting, walking and biking trails. The area is also full of options for golfers and families seeking a membership to a country club. Ballantyne, Providence and Longview are a short trip from Williamsburg.

The neighborhood itself is a small enclave of homes on a U-shaped main road with only 2 other cul de sac streets.

Homes in Williamsburg range in style from traditional to Craftsman with clapboard and stone or brick veneer. There are still new homes being built in the neighborhood, but many were built in mid-2000s.

Williamsburg homes are larger in size, ranging from the 3,000-square-foot range to upper 4,000s in size with side- and front-load garages. Lot sizes are on the larger side, ranging from nearly an acre to just under 1.25 acres.

Williamsburg homes sold at a rate of approximately 1 home every 2 months in the last 12 months for a total of 7 homes sold in the last year. The majority of sales was resale homes.

The average sales price of a home in Williamsburg during the last 12 months was $496,143 and $136 per square foot. Sales averaged more than 97% of list price with some selling for full list price.

Currently, there are 3 homes listed for sale in Williamsburg. Two of the homes are resale properties and one is pre-construction. List prices range from $470,900 to $639,000.

The neighborhood is currently zoned for all Weddington Elementary, Middle and High schools!