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Waxhaw, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Waxhaw
Waxhaw is in southern North Carolina, about 7 miles from the South Carolina border and 20 miles south of Charlotte. Waxhaw is a great place to find active adult retirement living…
Waxhaw is in southern North Carolina, about 7 miles from the South Carolina border and 20 miles south of Charlotte. Waxhaw is a great place to find active adult retirement living due to the numerous parks and trails, small town feel, recreational activities, and North Carolina’s low tax burden.
Climate
The Waxhaw area sees about 17 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Average winter temperatures range from 34° to 50°. Summer in Waxhaw is very hot with summer temperatures averaging between 71° and 90° with 72% humidity.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Waxhaw area, including:
Historical sites and museums
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- JAARS Museum of the Alphabet
- Historic Waxhaw Foot Bridge
- Museum of the Waxhaws and Andrew Jackson Memorial
Outdoor activities
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- Cane Creek Park
- Mineral Springs Greenway
Cost of Living & Taxes
North Carolina has a slightly lower than average tax burden on its residents. The state income tax has recently changed from a graduated income based tax to a flat tax rate of 4.99%. Social Security is not taxed and if you are over 65 up to $35,000 of your retirement income is tax exempt.
State sales and property taxes vary by area. There are no sales tax exemptions for groceries, but prescription drugs are tax free. The average property tax for Waxhaw homeowners is 0.73% of home value. Sales tax in Waxhaw is 6.75% of which 2% is Union County sales tax. Cost of living in Waxhaw is 4% higher than the national average, mostly due to housing being higher than average.
Health Care
Waxhaw’s closest medical centers are Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, and Atrium Health-Union in Monroe. All are within 15 miles of Waxhaw and are award winning hospitals.
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center is a 157 bed hospital with awards for stroke care, cardiac care, health equity, and maternity care. They are accredited by the American College of Cardiology, American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the American College of Surgeons.Â
Atrium Health Pineville has 235 beds and has been named as one of IBM Watson’s top 50 cardiovascular hospitals for 4 years in a row. They have also been named as one of the best rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. New & World Report.
Atrium Health-Union is a 157 bed acute care hospital. They have received recognition by U.S. News & World Report, American Hospital Association, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the American Heart Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Waxhaw, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Waxhaw has 136 homes, the largest has 322 homes, and the average communities consists of 229 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Waxhaw. The most recent communities started in Waxhaw include Encore at Streamside, The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel. There is also 1 communities in Waxhaw that offers new construction homes, including Encore at Streamside.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Waxhaw.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Waxhaw stay on the market for around 247 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $663,680, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel average around $699,900, while homes in Encore at Streamside average around $627,460.
28 communities near Waxhaw
195 homes near Waxhaw
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,565 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,520 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,633 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,931 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,751 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,903 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,793 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,788 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,678 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,182 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,552 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,678 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,373 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,783 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,393 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,989 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,173 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,027 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,891 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,375 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,430 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,864 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,554 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,390 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,874 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,731 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,747 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,645 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,347 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,121 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,611 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,620 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Waxhaw, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Waxhaw has 136 homes, the largest has 322 homes, and the average communities consists of 229 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Waxhaw. The most recent communities started in Waxhaw include Encore at Streamside, The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel. There is also 1 communities in Waxhaw that offers new construction homes, including Encore at Streamside.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Waxhaw.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Waxhaw stay on the market for around 247 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $663,680, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel average around $699,900, while homes in Encore at Streamside average around $627,460.
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