Ardrey
Ardrey is one of Ballantyne's most distinctive neighborhoods, an award-winning community of colorful, Charleston and Victorian-inspired homes with deep front porches and timeless character in the southern tip of Charlotte. Named North Carolina Community of the Year, it pairs a resort-style amenity package with a genuinely walkable layout, and it sits within walking distance of Ardrey Kell High and minutes from Blakeney, Stonecrest, and The Bowl at Ballantyne.
Charleston Charm in the Heart of Ballantyne
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A 22-acre preserve with forest and boulders sits in the middle of the community, right across from the amenity center.
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A clubhouse and pool house, swimming and wading pools, a splash pad, cabana, picnic pavilion, outdoor kitchen, playground, and tennis and ball courts.
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Gently rolling, wooded lots and a stream-fed pond give the neighborhood a natural, scenic feel with protected green buffers.
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Traditional and transitional homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s by John Wieland, Pulte, and Centex, with mature landscaping.
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A book club, ladies bunko, play groups, the Tornados swim team, and holiday traditions keep the neighborhood connected.
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Steps to Stonecrest at Piper Glen and close to The Bowl at Ballantyne, Blakeney, and I-485, with top-rated schools nearby. Verify assignments.
So what does it actually cost to live in Ardrey? Here is how the neighborhood's homes are moving right now, at a glance.
Typical price range
$760K–$1.53M
Past 12 months
Median days on market
4
Past 12 months
Typical home size
3,300 sq ft
Median
Typical lot size
0.17 ac
Median
Year built
2003–2008
Most homes
HOA dues
~$150/mo
Includes lawn care
Ardrey single-family homes, Canopy MLS. Figures move with the market; verify current values.
Schools In Ardrey
Great schools are a huge part of Ardrey's appeal, and the numbers back it up. Here is who your kids would be zoned for, and how those schools stack up.
Elon Park Elementary
Community House Middle
Ardrey Kell High
HOA & Community Amenities
Ardrey's homeowners association charges roughly $130 to $165 per month, which notably includes lawn maintenance, giving the ease of townhome living in a single-family neighborhood. Dues support a clubhouse and state-of-the-art fitness center, a resort-style pool, a playground, bocce courts, a dog park, and the pocket parks and sidewalks that make the neighborhood so walkable. Confirm current dues before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Ardrey sits in the southern tip of Charlotte, off Wade Ardrey Road and Ardrey Kell Road in the heart of Ballantyne (28277), within walking distance of Ardrey Kell High. Blakeney is about a mile away, with Stonecrest, Ballantyne Village, The Bowl at Ballantyne, and the Golf Club at Ballantyne Resort minutes out. Commutes run about 20 to 30 minutes to uptown Charlotte and roughly 30 minutes to the airport, with I-485 and Rea Road close.
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In the southern tip of Charlotte's Ballantyne area (28277), off Wade Ardrey Road and Ardrey Kell Road.
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Award-winning, Charleston-inspired homes with front porches, a resort-style amenity package, and a walkable, sidewalk-lined layout.
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A clubhouse and fitness center, a resort-style pool, a playground, bocce courts, a dog park, and HOA-included lawn maintenance.
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Elon Park Elementary, Community House Middle, and Ardrey Kell High, all top-rated CMS schools. Verify assignments by exact address.
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Over the past year, single-family homes have sold roughly between $760,000 and $1.53 million. Verify current values.
