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If you are looking for a quaint starter home, South Fork Crossing could be the place for you. If you are looking for an established family home, South Fork Crossing could be the place for you. This versatile neighborhood is north of Belmont, with easy access to Belmont Abbey, Interstate 85, and much more.

South Fork Crossing is located just North and West of the intersection of highway 74 and Main Street in Belmont. There are many restaurants within walking distance. Also walking distance are groceries, shopping, churches, and more.

Many of the homes in South Fork Crossing were built in the 1920’s and have the kind of curb appeal and charm that has a timeless quality. Homes here have between 1 and 3 bedrooms and typically 1 or 2  full bathrooms. They are perfect for a first home, or for downsizing from a larger home.

Children in South Fork Crossing are zoned for desirable Belmont City Schools. Please be sure to verify school assignments as they can change from time to time.

In the last year, homes in South Fork Crossing have sold for between $93,500 and $173,500 with an average price of $149,780. There is currently one home on the market representing a 2.4 month supply of inventory. This is compared to the entire city of Belmont which has a 4.2 month supply of inventory. These affordable homes don’t come up often, and are typically snapped up quickly.

If you are looking for a home in Belmont, Stowe Point is worth taking a good look at. The neighborhood was built by Lennar in the last few years and the final phase was finished in 2015. This enclave of homes has just 160 homes, great amenities, Belmont city schools, and close proximity to Lake Wylie.

Located off of Stowe Road near the intersection with S. Point Road, Stowe Point is close to everything you need. Right around the corner is grocery shopping, restaurants, schools, churches, and much more. Charming downtown Belmont is just up the way. A trip to Uptown Charlotte will take around 25 minutes without traffic. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is just 17 minutes away.

Current school assignments for Stowe Point have children attending Belmont Central Elementary School, Belmont Middle School, and South Point High School. Please verify school assignments as zoning boundaries are subject to change.

Stowe Point is a neighborhood surrounded by large forested tracts of land, making you feel like you are secluded even though you are close to everything. This makes it a true retreat from the fast pace of modern life. Neighborhood amenities include pool, playground and walking trails.

Homes in Stowe Point typically have 4 or 5 bedrooms, 3 to 4.5 bathrooms, and around 3,000 or more square feet of heated living space. All have at least a 2 car garage, lots around a quarter to a third of an acre, and mature landscaping.

In the past year, homes in Stowe Point have sold for between $260,000 and $360,000 with an average sale price of $306,563. There are currently 5 homes on the market, representing 3.8 months of inventory. Belmont as a whole has a 4.2 month supply of inventory. The inventory is slightly higher than the whole of the Charlotte Region, but still appears to be a seller’s market which is considered less than 4-6 months of inventory.

If you’re looking for a quiet, wooded, cul-de-sac neighborhood outside Belmont and Mt. Holly, Abbington Woods is the place for you. Gordon Builders is developing the project which has 51 home sites. The location is convenient to I-485 and I-85 making a quick commute to Uptown Charlotte or an even quicker trip to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

There are six floor plans to choose from according to Gordon Builders. They are all ranch style plans with custom features and plenty of possible upgrades. These homes include features in their standard packages that are considered to be upgrades or custom for other builders.

The Higgins floor plan includes a covered porch and screened in porch in the rear for enjoying the wooded back yard all year round. There are three bedrooms and two full bathrooms and a two car garage. The kitchen is open to the great room for gathering the whole family.

A sunroom for true four seasons of outdoor living is one of the features of the Landing floor plan. The master suite is private as the other two bedrooms are in their own wing on the other side of the home. A formal dining room is included in this plan for Sunday suppers.

The Fennel plan has a great mudroom drop zone for kid backpacks and shoes. There is a large kitchen with huge island for food prep and entertaining.

A fireplace is the anchor of the family room in the Hartman Plan. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms compliment the kitchen with breakfast room and formal dining room.

The Madison plan has three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The powder room off the kitchen helps with entertaining so guests don’t need to enter the more private living quarters. The large covered porch off the rear of the home is perfect for al fresco dining all summer long.

Finally, the Alexander plan features a trey ceiling in the master suite as well as additional storage in the garage. The family room is seriously impressive with a vaulted ceiling and fireplace.

Homes in Abbington Woods start in the low 200’s so they are affordable as well. There is also limited availability for basement plans so get in on Abbington Woods quickly.