Waxhaw, NC · Union County
1029 Waxhaw Crossing Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173
1029 Waxhaw Crossing Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Downtown Waxhaw
~2 min1 mile south — antique shops, dining, events
Ballantyne
~20 minMajor employer hub, retail, and dining
Uptown Charlotte
~35 minCharlotte's business and cultural center
Fort Mill, SC
~10 minCross-border access, lower cost of living and a competitive tax environment.
Charlotte Douglas Airport
~35 minMajor international hub
SouthPark
~25 minPremium retail, dining, and office corridor
Waxhaw consistently ranks among the most desirable communities in the Charlotte metro — and for good reason.
Union County consistently ranks among the lowest property tax rates in the Charlotte metro — a significant long-term savings advantage over Mecklenburg County properties.
Downtown Waxhaw is one of the most charming small towns in the Carolinas — antique shops, local restaurants, boutiques, and community events year-round.
Waxhaw Elementary, Cuthbertson Middle, and Cuthbertson High are among the highest-rated schools in Union County — a major draw for families.
Cane Creek Park and the Twelve Mile Greenway provide exceptional outdoor recreation — hiking, biking, equestrian trails, and a 350-acre lake.
Waxhaw's dining and retail scene is expanding rapidly, with new restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques opening regularly in and around downtown.
US-74 and NC-16 provide direct access to Ballantyne, South Charlotte, and Uptown — without the congestion of living inside the city.
Everything you need — from shopping and dining to recreation and education — is close to Forest Creek.
Blakeney Shopping Center
Retail / Dining · ~18 min
Waverly
Retail / Dining · ~20 min
Cuthbertson High School
School · ~8 min
Andrew Jackson State Park
Recreation · ~15 min
Carowinds
Entertainment · ~20 min
Cane Creek Park
Recreation · ~10 min
Twelve Mile Greenway
Recreation · ~5 min
Downtown Waxhaw
Dining / Shopping · ~2 min
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