Walnut Creek: Unique homes, great location

The Walnut Creek neighborhood in South Charlotte is a lovely enclave of custom homes from the 1970s and 1980s that are affordably priced and located in a fantastic area of South Charlotte, close to great schools, shopping and the interstate.

Located off Carmel Road, just north of I-485 near Ballantyne, Walnut Creek is close to all the amenities along Highway 51, Johnston Road, Ballantyne Village and Carolina Place. Additionally, I-485 access is only a few minutes away at Johnston Road for a quick trip into metro Charlotte.

There are various nearby parks and green spaces as well as several fabulous golf courses within 5-7 miles of the neighborhood.

Homes in Walnut Creek are on the smaller side but many have been lovingly maintained and are situated on larger-than-average lots compared with some new construction communities.

Typically, homes in Walnut Creek range from 1,400 square feet to just over 2,000 square feet. There are various styles of homes - ranches, split-levels and 2-story homes. Each home in Walnut Creek is unique and there is no standard design, floor plan or style.

While the area around Walnut Creek has expanded exponentially in the last 2 decades, Walnut Creek is still a quiet neighborhood with very little through traffic.

Homes in Walnut Creek have sold for between $150,000 and $245,610 during the last 12 months. Nineteen homes sold for an average sales price of $190.022 and just under $117 per square foot.

There are 4 homes listed for sale in Walnut Creek as of April 30. List prices range from $179,900 to $218,900. Data for the last year show sales average 98.3% of list price.

Children living in Walnut Creek attend Endhaven Elementary, Quail Hollow Middle and South Mecklenburg High schools.