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Area 4, 5 and 6 on the Real Estate Area Map.

These are the areas and towns in this zone: The two towns are Matthews and Pineville. The three areas are the Arboretum, Ardrey, and Stonecrest. Essentially you will find all of these areas and towns somewhere between Hwy 74 (Independence Blvd-Matthews) through Hwy 521( South Blvd-Pineville). Starting with Matthews, it works something like this: Matthews, then the Arboretum, then Stonecrest, then Ardrey, then Ballantyne, and then Pineville.  That is a SE-S Charlotte sweep through the area!

Farther out Hwy 16 (Providence Road) at N.C. 51(Matthews-Pineville Road) is the Arboretum, a massive shopping center with movie theaters, restaurants, a supermarket, Barnes & Noble and The Gap among its attractions. The Arboretum area has also become a center for service-oriented businesses such as banks, insurance, real estate and medical offices.

Regarding the roads of SE Charlotte:

SE-S Charlotte is cradled between Hwy 51 and I-485 with exits dropping off every couple of miles onto the main routes of Independence, Providence, Rea Rd, Johnston Road and Pineville Matthews Rd. The new Lynx train line connects with some new bus routes that include the Carolina Place Mall, Ballantyne, and Rea Road. The line just opened November of 2007 and runs from South Blvd and I-485 with intermittent stops along the way, ending up at Seventh Street Station in the center of Charlotte. There are park and ride lots located along the train line for those that need their cars, once they return from a day uptown. The line has been in planning since 1995 and  will continue to have additions made to it as time marches on.

One thing to note with Charlotte, is that the streets change names, without ever making a turn, and some of the streets can have up to five names! If you think you are lost because the street name is different then when you started out, have faith, if you have not turned off of the original street, you are probably still going the right direction! Carry a map:) and then memorize these roads!

Rea Road at Ballantyne Commons treats shoppers and diners to a variety of interests at Stonecrest. This center was developed to attract area soccer moms, and many shops are child-focused. Pictured to the left is another new shopping center for Ardrey area homes. It is just up the road two and  a half miles from Stonecrest. Both of these shopping centers offer live music for outside diners, fountains, ice cream shops, and plenty of great shopping including Target, Harris Teeter (are largest grocery store chain in the area) Marshalls, and plenty of little unique boutiques. The Ardrey shopping center not only serves the Ardrey area, but also serves Union County residents who are just up the road another mile or so!

Heading west on N.C. 51 toward Pineville, you pass a multitude of shopping centers including Carmel Commons, Tower Place and McMullen Creek. As you pass under I-485, you’ll come to the two-story Carolina Place Mall and The Centrum, a shopping center that includes Pier 1 Imports, Home Depot and Petsmart. .

This side of town also includes a variety of recreational options. The Harris YMCA, near SouthPark, and the Siskey YMCA in Matthews are family favorites. The newest members are the Ballantyne (adults only) YMCA and the Morrison YMCA (located a mile from the Ballantyne branch). They all feature huge fitness centers, all but Ballantyne feature special programs for children, playing fields and water parks. The Mecklenburg Aquatic Club on Providence Road is another option for swimming, offering excellent lessons and team competition.

Charlotte Park and Recreation Department operates two greenways in south Charlotte. The McMullen and Lower McAlpine Creek greenways offer 4.9 miles of trails.

McAlpine Creek Greenway, Charlotte’s oldest, has 8.9 miles of trails that are being upgraded and refurbished. The Park and Recreation Department is currently planning the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, which will eventually traverse 15 miles through the heart of Charlotte from Cordelia Park in north Charlotte to the N.C./S.C. state line. Sections of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway have already been constructed, and the entire 15-mile trek will be completed within the next decade.

In addition to the greenways, there are several county parks that south Charlotte residents enjoy. Park Road Park has several tennis courts, basketball courts, playground equipment, baseball fields and a 5-acre lake. It’s a popular place for group outings. McAlpine Creek Park on Monroe Road also has a lake, walking and biking trails, and Ray’s Fetching Meadow, an off-leash dog park that was recently refurbished. Col. Francis Beatty Park on Weddington Road features a 20-acre lake, mountain biking trails and athletic facilities. The picture (to the right) is a new event called Bark in the Park. Hundreds of dog owners showed up for this event! More dogs at this party, then you could shake a stick at!

As is true throughout the Charlotte region, south Charlotte has something to offer for everyone when it comes to places of worship. You don’t have to live here long to hear about Calvary Church (pictured below left) on Pineville-Matthews Road at Rea Road. Its soaring glass windows and pink stucco exterior are visible from miles away due to its hilltop setting. In contrast to this modern church is the centuries-old Providence Presbyterian Church south of I-485, whose historic cemetery has caused new roads to be rerouted.

South Charlotte is also home to Shalom Park on Providence Road, the center of Charlotte’s Jewish community. It includes Temple Beth El, a mainstream Reform synagogue; Temple Israel, a Conservative Jewish congregation and Charlotte’s oldest synagogue; and many Jewish organizations, including the Carolina Agency for Jewish Education and the Jewish Community Center.

South Charlotte is also served by branches of the city’s largest hospitals on either end of Pineville-Matthews Road. Carolinas Healthcare System’s CMC-Pineville is at the western end and is surrounded by numerous satellite offices of Charlotte medical clinics. To the east is Presbyterian Hospital Matthews.

You’ll find many of Charlotte’s private schools in the southern part of town. There are a number of options, including Charlotte Country Day, Charlotte Latin, Providence Day School, Charlotte Catholic High School and Charlotte Christian School.  The public schools, in this area, tend to pull in some of the highest scores in the region.

Pineville, Mecklenburg’s smallest town with just over 4,000 residents, is a study in contrasts. Like many other towns, Pineville has seen its borders practically evaporate as it blends with Charlotte’s southern edge.Initially settled at the junction of Indian trading paths, it wasn’t until the railroad came to town in 1852 that settlers chose the name Pineville for identification at the depot. The town is the birthplace of James K. Polk, 11th president of the United States. Today, farmhouse replicas and a museum mark the spot where the Polk family lived.

Pineville is full of charm and vision. The town has done a wonderful job preserving its historic downtown, while embracing growth in the surrounding areas. Although it is best known for the dozens of antique shops that line Main Street, Pineville has also seen a boom in commercial development over the past few years. It is home to several hotels and many of the Charlotte region’s major shopping centers. Pineville, is just minutes from the South Carolina border.

Carolina Place, a two-story mall, is anchored by Macy's, Dillards, Belk, JCPenney, Sears and includes more than 140 specialty shops. Behind the mall, on Carolina Place Parkway, lies Furniture Row –a one day run to find all the furniture for your new home in Charlotte- this street offers an impressive array of more than a dozen furniture stores including Ethan Allen, Boyles, Thomasville, Storehouse Furniture and La-Z-Boy. Nearby Sam's Club, BJ's and Costco's are available for your bulk shopping needs.

Across the street from Carolina Place Mall, The Centrum, anchored by Home Depot and Kmart, offers a variety of shopping options including Pier One, TJ MAX and Steinmart. Over on South Boulevard at I-485, Carolina Pavilion features 1 million square feet of stores including Target, Old Navy and CompUSA, as well as restaurants and a 22-screen movie theater. These are across the street from the Lynx train line.

For your time away from these shopping emporia, try out one of Pineville’s parks or walking trails. For walking or biking, head to McMullen Creek and Lower McAlpine Creek greenways off N.C. 51.  The Little Sugar Creek Greenway – a 15-mile trail connecting North Charlotte to Pineville – is currently under construction, though parts of it are completed. The entire trail is expected to be completed within the next decade. Together, the greenways offer 4 miles of trails and a boardwalk with a wetland observation deck. Expansion of our greenway continues around the city. Beautiful arched wooden bridges cross over small streams, lakes for casual fishing, dog parks, and soccer fields can be found along our greenway systems...all under a canopy of trees!

Pineville’s Parks and Recreation Department offers numerous activities. The Belle Johnston Community Center features racquetball, basketball courts, a walking track and craft classes. Just beyond the shops of Main St. is the recently renovated Jack D. Hughes Memorial Park where you will often find baseball or softball games under way. Pineville Lake Park has picnic facilities, tennis courts, fishing and a performance stage that features movies on Friday nights, concerts and other entertainment.

New residential development is popping up everywhere, including Bridlestone off Lancaster Highway and Traditions, which offers bungalow-style homes near downtown Pineville. Quite a few active age communities (over 55) are in this area. The draw, is a a thriving medical community nearby at the Pineville location of  Carolinas Healthcare System which is  a major medical facility that has generated development in its immediate vicinity. Several medical practices that previously operated only in town now have branches along Park Road to serve residents of Pineville and south Charlotte. Nearby Carolina Mall is conveniently located for those that enjoy doing 'mall walking' during the year.