Spotlight: S. Charlotte/Blakeney-area's Auburn Place

Affordability, fantastic schools and a great location close to shopping and dining are just a few things Auburn Place has to offer in the Blakeney area of South Charlotte.

The 162-home community is located near the intersection of Rea and Ardrey Kell Roads just across from Blakeney shopping center and just minutes from Stonecrest and Ballantyne Village.

Though located in a bustling area of South Charlotte, Auburn Place offers a quiet setting nestled between neighboring communities of Blakeney Greens and Oak Ridge. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance, while I-485 is only a few minutes away.

Providence, Rea and Johnston roads are all less than 10 minutes from Auburn Place and are major thoroughfares out of South Charlotte.

The popular SouthPark area is approximately 20 minutes from Auburn Place, and a commute to the Uptown area is about 30 minutes or more depending on traffic.

Homes in Pulte-built Auburn Place are low maintenance with lawn care included in the association fees, making the homes perfect for anyone wanting a single-family residence without the hassle of yard work, including retirees!

Homes in Auburn Place are priced in the mid- to high-$200,000s and are a mix of low-maintenance vinyl and brick veneer with 2-car front load garages. Homes range in size from less than 1,500 square feet to more than 2,300 square feet.

Only 7 homes sold in Auburn Place during the last 12 months for an average sales price of $271,043 and $141 per square foot. Those homes sold for an average of nearly 99% of list price.

Three homes listed as of Oct. 16 are priced from $243,900 to $298,000.

Auburn Place currently is zoned for CMS's Hawk Ridge Elementary, Community House Middle School and Ardrey Kell High School.